Question & Answer sessions with HH Sri Datta Vijayananda Teertha Swamiji – 2015
Devotee, attendant, and disciple
Question :
Between devotee, attendant, and disciple, who is superior? How should they each behave with Guru?
Answer :
A pendant enhances the beauty of both sides of a necklace. A devotee who does not serve, is not a devotee. A disciple who does not serve, is not a disciple. Both a devotee and a disciple have to be willing servants. A disciple should be a devotee. A devotee should be a disciple. It is important for both the
devotee and the disciple to serve Guru.