How does the text resolve the seeming contradiction of a 'desireless' Guru asking his disciple for money?

πŸ“– Chapter 19

Chapter 19 directly addresses the potential doubt that could arise from a seemingly desireless Guru asking for money. The text urges the reader not to harbor such doubts, explaining that the Guru was 'Purnakam,' meaning his desires were already fulfilled, and he had no need for worldly money. The request for two paise was not literal; it was a test and a teaching. The Guru was asking for the disciple's Faith (Nishtha) and Patience (Saburi). The entire interaction was a lesson to show that what a true Guru desires from a disciple is not material wealth but these essential inner virtues.


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