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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Brahmacharini Shripriya Chaitanya, a novice Hindu monk and teacher

Good morning.

We鈥檙e learning all the time, and now through technology, remotely. Although there are advantages to this method, I guess I鈥檓 not alone in having an even greater appreciation for face-to-face learning.

In Hinduism, special reverence is given to the guru, ones teacher. There is a story of a King who comes across an ascetic in a forest. The ascetic is radiant with peace and joy but lives with no possessions. The King asks him how it is possible, and the ascetic replies, 鈥淥h King, I have many teachers.鈥�

There is an infinite amount to learn from the world we live in: from people, but also from nature, from other being. There is even more to learn about ourselves. Through philosophy, we explore ourselves, the world and God. That learning can begin when we become students and when we have a teacher: that unique individual who brings the message of the scriptures to life through their words and their own life.

Advaita Vedanta teaches us that we are not limited beings, compelled to look for happiness outside. We are one with the infinite divine; we are full, and infinite peace is within us all.

As I live my life trying to imbibe this teaching, I pray for humility to help me keep learning throughout my life, and I give thanks to God for all my teachers; especially those who help me to understand myself. I owe them a debt that cannot be repaid but which I carry with honour and gratitude.

Hari Om