Because the human guru represents the divine, he or she is highly honored in Hindu society. The intensity of the devotion many Hindus feel toward their guru is extraordinary. A parent's commitment to a child is for one lifetime. But a guru promises to work with a disciple for as many lifetimes as necessary until the disciple attains God-realization. This is an extraordinary bond.
The guru's job is to introduce you to the guru within. When Ramakrishna touched Naren's forehead, he put him in touch with his own inner guidance. With the guru's grace, Naren Datta (a.k.a. Swami Vivekananda) was able to change the world.
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