dakshina | दक्षिणा
To show gratitude to Guru disciple makes an offering. This is called dakshina (Devanagari: दक्षिणा ISO15919: dakṣiṇā). This can be monetary of anything else the Guru asks for.
Disciple is eternally indebted to his Guru. So, disciple serves the Guru to please Him. Still, there are some customary occasions for offering dakshina. Also, dakshina is given according to the teacher’s desire.
- To fructify the education into practical action every student offers dakshina to his teacher. This, education can be either material or spiritual. e.g Eklavya offered dakshina to Guru Dronacharya, Shri Krishna offered dakshina to Guru Durvasa.
- When Guru visits a devotees residence then devotees offer dakshina as a token of gratitude.
- After, giving a feast to Guru the disciple gives dakshina.
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