I am from the Netherlands and this is a good article because when the teacher/guru lacks human values, society has a big problem (“How the traditional guru-shishya system undermined critical thinking in India”). The guru must also respect the life of the disciple, if not, they are not a guru. Rather than blind belief in a person, investigate and then chose. – Bert van der Heijden
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The article has given voice to several lakhs of pupils suffering on account of a merciless suppression of their curiosity. The guru-shishya relationship exists only because of the supporters of “Sanatana Dharma” values, in which the concept of equality is absent. People who suffer from a superiority complex always oppose equality and fraternity. In India, many people are brainwashed and have accepted discrimination while believing that their karma is on account of past deeds. The article help understand why modern education system is good for all. – Muralidhara Lokikere
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The article hits the bull’s eye in criticising this imbalanced, upper-class controlled system. Mankind would not have reached this pinnacle of achievements in science and exploration if it were to only obediently repeat what was learnt from teachers/gurus. Every guru has limitations and we respect them for our initial learnings. Individuals must explore...
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