[pissmanvd]

Aloka I think you have hit on another concern I have in relation to the power of teachers/gurus and how they are treated very much like royalty if not Gods in themselves. I wonder though is this is consequence of the historical transmission of practices by word of mouth? Or is there something deeper to this?

The teacher/gurus are not impressed by their students trying to elevate them to some status which only exists in the minds of the students.

The whole aspect of the guru/teacher is similar to the respect we should all pay to those who know more than we do. In this there is an aspect of 'transference' but that is for the student's benefit and has no effect on the teacher.

Concentrate on your responsibilities as a student one of which is to check out the credentials of your teacher.