The ideal love for a Guru is described in Chapter 45 as being singular and unwavering, using the powerful metaphor of a chaste and devoted wife (Pativrata) for her husband. The text explains that just as her love is boundless and he is her only lifelong support, a disciple should feel a similar exclusive devotion toward the Guru's feet. This analogy emphasizes a heart that does not stray and a mind that does not consider any other as comparable to the Guru. While this metaphor is used for illustration, the chapter also suggests that the love for a Guru is ultimately without limits and even greater in its greatness.
According to the teachings, what is the ideal nature of a devotee's love for their Guru?
📖 Chapter 45