This is a time to say "THANK YOU"!

I am abundantly blessed to have met wonderful people in my life, who have gracefully taken me in as their student. It will be my life long endeavour to learn, change and grow in ways to make them proud. In that sense, my daily decisions and daily discipline, are my "thank you notes" to my mentors.

Guru Purnima is a great time to say thanks to all my Teachers who have made me who I am today.

And needless to say, I learn from everyone I meet with. In that sense, everyone of you have been my teacher. Thank you.

Sharing an interesting snippet which I came across...

1. A teacher takes responsibility for your growth. A Guru makes you responsible for your growth.

2.A teacher gives you things you do not have and require. A Guru takes away things you have which are not required.

3. A teacher answers your questions. A Guru questions your answers.

4. A teacher requires obedience and discipline from the pupil. A Guru requires trust and humility from the pupil.

5. A teacher clothes you and prepares you for the outer journey. A Guru strips you naked and prepares you for the inner journey.

6. A teacher is a guide on the path. A Guru is a pointer to the way.

7. A teacher sends you on the road to success. A Guru sends you on the road to freedom.

8. A teacher explains the world and its nature to you. A Guru explains yourself and your nature to you.

9. A teacher gives you knowledge and boosts your ego. A Guru takes away your knowledge and punctures your ego.

10. A teacher instructs you. A Guru constructs you.

11. A teacher sharpens your mind. A Guru opens your mind.

12. A teacher reaches your mind. A Guru touches your spirit.

13. A teacher instructs you on how to solve problems. A Guru shows you how to resolve issues.

14. A teacher is a systematic thinker. A Guru is a lateral thinker.

15. One can always find a teacher. But a Guru has to find and accept you.

16. A teacher leads you by the hand. A Guru leads you by example.

17.When a teacher finishes with you, you celebrate. When a Guru finishes with you, life celebrates.