 Guru Shishya
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Smriti (memory) |
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Medha (intellect) |
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Apoha (determinnation) |
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Shishyanishpadana (ability to bring out a good disciple) |
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Mati(knowledge) |
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Uha (reasonableness) |
A dance guru has to have certain additional qualifications known as guru
lakshanam which are as follows:
Belief in God , systematic knowledge of the Natya Shastra and other concerned
classics, satvika life, possession of good habits like avoidance of smoking,
drinking and cheap behaviour, proper attitude to the female disciples
as if they are mother or sister, knowledge of scriptures and mythology
to be able to explain the themes properly to the disciple, willingness
to accept intelligent disciples even of poor background; in addition,
he should be considerate, kind and caring, patient towards the disciples`
attitude, sten and strict to them to discern the good from the bad.
Disqualifications of a guru:
Indulging in drinking, and immoral activities, qualities of vengeance, laziness,
capability of stealing, fooling or criticising others or arguing on points
on which he does not have knowledge, acting shy as far as training his disciple
is concerned, over - concerned, over- confident about the disciple`s performance,
short tempered in the process of teaching, boastful of his achievements
and jealous of other`s achievements, teaching undeserving people who can
lure him with money.
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