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Teacher Student Relationship in Hindu Mythology

The teacher-student relationship is one of the pure and best relationships in the world. Teachers are not only that person who teaches in a classroom but people who can inspire encourages one to become a successful and fine personality in society. There are several examples in the world of a good teacher such as Sachin Tendulkar, Mahatma Gandhi, Shakespeare, Amitabh Bachchan, and many more. The teacher-student relationship is present for ages on this planet. Even in Hindu mythology, there are many examples of good teacher-student bonds. Here âre 3 famous teacher-student relationships from Hindu Mythology.

Serving as a teacher for the royal prince, Dronacharya found that Arjun was an extraordinary student. Starting from the first test, Dronacharya saw immense determination and focus in him that he predicted that one day he will become a great warrior. Seeing such immense talent in Arjun, Dronacharya bestowed him with special wisdom of the Devshastras and the mystical bow of Brahma.

Sandipani was the teacher of Lord Krishna and Balrama. Both the brothers along with their friend Sudama went to study at Guru Sandipaniâ€™s Ashram. After the completion of their studies, they asked him to name his Gurudakshina. Sandipani asked Lord Krishna to restore his son lost in the ocean at Prabhas. Both the brothers went in search of their lost son. When they reach Prabhas, they found that his son had been taken hostage by the demon Shankhasur beneath the ocean. They saved Sandipanis, son, from the demon and handed it over to him.

Parshuram took a vow of never teaching to the Kshatriyas. He was never against the caste but due to the Adharmic path of Kshatriyas in which they keep themselves busy in enjoyments, drinks, and women. But, Parshuram taught Bhishma, even though he was a Kshatriya because Bhishma was not a tyrant and was a follower of moral Dharma. Moreover, Parshuram was a Rishi and the incarnation of God, he could easily see that Bhishma was not an ordinary man, thus Parshuram liked him, broke his vow and accepted him as his pupil and taught him.

A true teacher is a master in the field of knowledge, well-versed in the Vedas, is free from envy, knows yoga, lives a simple life that of a yogi, has realized the knowledge of the Atman.

About the author

Sadhna Aggarwal is a teacher of Abhinav Bal Vidyalaya. Any views expressed are personal.

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