What is the difference between the guru – disciple and husband – wife relationships?
A. The relationship between guru and disciple is much different from the relationship between husband and wife. The love and attachment, the relationship that is created between guru and disciple helps the disciple to overcome the barriers created by the personal ego. Guru and disciple have been husband and wife. It sometimes happens, as in the case of Ramakrishna Paramahamsa – guru of Swami Vivekananda – and Sharadadevi.
