The text explains the ideal Guru-disciple bond by comparing it to the singular devotion of a chaste and devoted wife (Pativrata) to her husband. As described in chapter 45, such a wife respects other relations like her in-laws but her heart never leaves her home, and her love for her husband is boundless, seeing him as her only lifelong support. She never even considers another man in that role. In the same way, a disciple should feel this singular, unwavering love toward the Guru's feet. The author notes that while this is a useful metaphor, the love for a Guru is actually limitless, and a true disciple understands its profound greatness beyond any worldly comparison.
How does the text use the metaphor of a devoted wife to describe the ideal relationship between a disciple and their Guru?
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