The Difference between a Guru and Acharya

Today it was an awesome session..


In one of the discussions.. I asked my Chachu..


My Question: 
Chachu what is the difference between an Acharya and a Guru ?


My Chachu's Answer: 
Guru is a person who gives you a theoretical knowledge, while Acharya is a person who gives you practical knowledge.. He is the person who practices.. that is the reason we say Dronacharya..


From today I will address my Chachu as Acharya... He is really to be called as Acharya as he practices what he teaches.. and also he teaches us practically...

Acharya Devobhava...!!!

Difference between ' Faith & Trust '.......

My Question: Chachu what is the difference between trust and faith ?


My Guruji's Answer: 
Faith is in individual or a ideology etc.
Trust is in specific action/moment.


Question: We have Faith is God...But we have Faith or Trust in a person?


Answer:
I trust you - that is valid for some activity that you are into.

Give Your Best..!!

Karmanye Vadhikaraste, Ma phaleshou kada chana,
Ma Karma Phala Hetur Bhurmatey Sangostva Akarmani



This is the verse from Bhagavad Gita, which I have been listening to since my childhood... Many a times I thought of asking its meaning to any of the elders.. But could never ask anyone... But, then yesterday I asked my Guruji about its meaning... As I know he is the only one who could explain me the real meaning in the real essence..


My Guruji's explanation was:


Do your duty. That is what you have to do. Don't worry (think) about the result. Result is not in your hands. This means, I plant a tree for getting fruits. But getting fruits is not in my hand....


So, keep on performing your duties without expecting for any reward in return, leading a selfless life – this is what it is all about.


These days most of us have forgotten about this part and always take everything as business deals. Be it friendship, love or even marriage. We always impose conditions before doing anything so that we benefit from it in the end. 

We must always lead a selfless Life -- And this I had learnt practically from my Guruji, who always gives utmost importance to the RELATIONSHIPS... And guess spiritual people could be able to do this... 


Spiritualism is within everyone, but only very few maintain its existence for the fact that many of them believe that its futile to use it in our daily life..

A Difference between 'Due to' and 'Because of'...

My Question: Chachu what is the difference between 'due to' and 'because of' ?


My Guruji's Answer: 
X got admission because of Y. 
Y is due to X for his admission.
The difference is that of a giver and a taker.


Question: Then Chachu " Is it I was down due to pain or I was down because of pain"?


Answer: 
You are both, the giver and taker here.
You are the reason/cause and effect for pain as u decide as to have pain or not!

Wise/Intelligent/Clever/Smart/Brilliant...

My Question: Chachu what is the difference between Wise, Intelligent, Clever, Smart, Brilliant ?


My Guruji's Answer: 

• Wise is where u can involve with...
• Intelligent is on the use of brain...
• Clever is making his way into super-seeding others around...
• Smart is timely/apt/optimal/good/creative..
• Brilliance is measure of capacity of brain..

Chachu really I could never find a better explanation than this.... Simply awesome...

Thank You So much chachu... for patiently answering all my questions/doubts...

Honesty/Integrity/Truthfulness/Sincerity..

My Question: 
    "Chachu What is the difference between Honesty, Integrity, Truthfulness and Sincerity ?"

My Guruji's Answer:  

• Honesty is with in you. 
• Integrity is what you show as attachment. 
• Truthfulness is shown on events/instances. 
• Sincerity is commitment..

A simply superb explanation Chachu... And you are a person having all the above qualities...

The significance behind touching Feet to seek blessings..!!

"Chachu one generally touches his/her Guru's feet inorder to seek his/her blessings. What does this Indicate. What does it mean by touching one's feet ?"


My Guruji's Answer:  your head is on his feet. Your thoughts will follow his path.


I guess none could explain it in so simple terms with a deep meaning... Thank You chachu for such a wonderful explanation..

An amazing explanation chachu....