Atmānanda- Laharī

    Ācāryopāsanam Ācāryopāsanam means service to the teacher It is embedded deep in the Hindu culture  Surrender and do service to the teacher  Let it be an important feature The side glance of the teacher is enough To remove the samsara slough  No service is small or large  Body and mind get recharged The one who unfolds the self-knowledge Is the true teacher to acknowledge  Choose the right teacher with great lineage  Respect the teachings along with the lineage  Surrender your personal ego to the teacher Who really needs no surrender by nature There must be no fear of exploitation Students prostrate with devotion Develop a willingness to serve  That increases grace in your reserve Serve expecting nothing in return That shows inner readiness to learn  The yearning desire brings out inquiry  The student is ultimately the only beneficiary   This is an important value to possess That itself will continue to bless...