Chapter 45 uses the powerful analogy of a chaste and devoted wife, or 'Pativrata,' to illustrate the ideal love for a Guru. Just as a devoted wife has boundless, singular love for her husband, considering him her only lifelong support, a disciple should feel the same way toward the Guru's feet. The text explains that while a devoted wife respects others like her in-laws or brother, her heart and mind never stray to another man. Similarly, a disciple should have this singular, unwavering focus on their Guru. The chapter concludes this point by noting that the love for a Guru is even more profound, having no limits.
What analogy does the Satcharita use to describe the ideal devotion a disciple should have for their Guru?
📖 Chapter 45