A guru is a spiritual preceptor. He transmits wisdom to his disciple. His duty ends there. It is the disciple's duty to receive and respond to his master's spiritual wisdom. He must put into practice what he has learned. A guru is like a "guide-post" in the highway. He shows the path to the disciple. A sign-post indicates the road to be followed, but does not indicate anything about the ups and downs and the pitfalls on the road. It is the traveler's duty to beware of all pitfalls and obstacles on the road.
(Summer Showers 1979, pg 67)
