An interactive Session with BEd Students of DBMS College.
Date: 11 March 2026
Venue: CIRD Jamshedpur

In this session with aspiring teachers, Swamiji gives succinct replies to the questions raised by the participants. Addressing the question on ‘Who is a Guru’, he says that the term Guru is used in the context of subjective education—education about our inner personality. A real Guru must live the knowledge they impart.

Human beings suffer from a big misconception that they will become happy by acquiring something from the world. Also, success is defined as achieving the desired result at the end of an action. But success is actually having a successful mindset. So true success is not merely in results, but in how we respond to situations—with steadiness, courage, and wisdom.

How to understand our thoughts and emotions better? One must look within and observe the mind. This process is helped by writing a journal with complete honesty and observing the mind with awareness and acceptance.

The best way to handle conflicts is to approach the conflict through wisdom based on reasoning and clear thinking and adopting a non-egoistic attitude. Swamiji emphasizes that a teacher can become a source of inspiration for students by being a living example. He also highlights that spiritual education—understanding the inner dimension—is crucial for the holistic development of children.

Questions and shlokas in the Satsang:
0:00 - Introduction
0:05 - आकाशवल्लेपविदूरगोऽहं....Vivekachudamani 499
9:12 - what is the difference between a teacher and a guru?
13:14 - ॐ सहनाववतु सह नौ भुनक्तु सह वीर्यं करवाव है... Shanti Mantra--Katha Upanishad
15:07 - Could you share an incident from your life that inspired you to follow the path of service and spirituality?
24:00 - What is the biggest misconception people have today about happiness and success?
40:58 - What are simple daily practices to understand our thoughts and emotions better?
46:30 - What techniques help maintain mental balance during exams or deadlines?
50:49 - Why do people often know what is right but still lack the courage to act accordingly?
59:24 - What is the best way to handle conflicts—with friends, classmates, or family members?
1:01:58 - Do you believe that spiritual education is necessary for the holistic development of children?
1:06:02 - How can a teacher become a source of inspiration for students?


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