*GURU* The barren land of the mind is made fertile by the Guru; when the Guru is like pure gold, the disciple turns into precious gold.(( कुंदन)) The Guru is like the philosopher’s stone,(पारस) who transforms a mere stone into gold. The Guru is the true guide, who leads us from the ground to the heights of the sky. The Guru guides us at every step,truly becoming the sculptor of our personality. Like a coconut, the Guru may appear strict from outside,sometimes even scolding us,but deep within, there is only affection,care& concern A true Guru educates us in such a way that we become capable of earning livelihood. The Guru grooms us, helps us overcome every obstacle,and teaches us to face challenges with courage. Through the Guru, our life truly discovers a new direction. The barren land of the mind is made fertile by the Guru. When the Guru is like *Ramakrishna Paramahansa* the disciple becomes *Swami Vivekananda*. Though young in age, great in deeds,such a disciple...