________________ withstand anyone insulting or harassing his Guru. He could not even dream of being the cause of any pain or trouble. Since Chandrudra Acharya was barely able to move, the disciple agreed to carry him. The Acharya had foresight. He thought that if they stayed there, the disciple's parents would come and it would lead to unnecessary arguments, anger and hatred and the soul would bind infinite karmas which cannot be eradicated easily. Though Jain saints should not travel at night, he decided to do so for a good cause. He thought that, as a knowledgeable saint, he could at last perform penance and annihilate his karmas. Chandrudra Acharya sat on the disciple's shoulder. The disciple was unable to walk sturdily as there were pot holes in the road. Chandrudra Acharya hit him on the head with his fist and ordered him to be careful (our Gurus do test us at times). The disciple heard his Guru's angry words but remained calm. He had totally surrendered himself at his Guru's service. So he thought, "This head belongs to my Guru so, let him hit or do whatever he wants. It is not me who is getting hurt. I will accept with full faith, whatever he gives me and however he treats me. I shall never complain." This is the duty of a true disciple. He should have unflinching faith in his Guru. If surrender is not coupled with a sense of peace and
