Chapter 45 employs the powerful analogy of a chaste and devoted wife (Pativrata) to illustrate the kind of singular, unwavering love a disciple should have for their Guru. Just as a devoted wife sees her husband as her sole lifelong support and never considers another in his place, a disciple should feel that same exclusive dedication towards the Guru's feet. The text notes that she respects others like her in-laws, but her heart's steady love is reserved for her husband. However, it also clarifies that this is just a metaphor, stating that the love for a Guru is actually limitless and its true greatness is known only by the disciple.
Can you explain the analogy of the devoted wife in the context of the Guru-disciple relationship?
📖 Chapter 45