ParamGuru is a Param Yogi who has united his soul with the Universal Power and has become one with it. Just as God assumes various forms and plays different roles for the sake of the devotee, the ParamGuru also assumes various roles and forms for his disciples and for the progress of the society. The Param Yogi is everything for the disciple. He assumes various roles to fulfil the requirements of the moment. He plays the roles of the all the four varnas/castes – the Brahmin (teacher), the Kshatriya (protector), the Vaishya (farmer and merchant) and the Shudra(cleaner and labourer) for the sake of the disciple and the society. These roles were originally determined by the work done or the inclination of a person and not by his birth.
As a Brahmin, ParamGuru gives knowledge and teachings to his disciples and the world. The knowledge given by the ParamGuru is authentic as it is based on inner experience and handed over from Guru to Disciple over many thousands of years. As a Kshatriya, the ParamGuru is the protector of his disciples and also the society. In the past, the ParamGurus taught practical martial arts and usage of weapons and mantras which makes the wielding of weapons extremely effective. Guru Vashista taught Rama the secrets of mantra and spells used in archery. He also was an effective protector of his ashram. As a Vaishya the ParamGuru accumulates sufficient funds for the growth of the ashram and its dependents. As a Shudra, he cleanses the toxins, dirt and negativities of the disciples who are sincere and regular in their sadhana. The knowledge and energy of the ParamGuru flushes out the dirt from the psyche of the disciple and make him fit to receive higher learning and knowledge.
SriKrishna was a ParamYogi and ParamGuru. When he taught the tenets of Bhagwad Gita to Arjun on the battlefield of Kurukshetra, Sri Krishna was a Brahmin giving out knowledge. The Bhagwad Gita teaches the various paths by which one reaches God and different ways in which one lives a good and successful life. As a Kshatriya, Sri Krishna lifted the Sudharshan Chakra to protect Arjun’s life in the battlefield. He was a great warrior and archer who had mastered many mantras and spells. He fought many battles with demons like Jarasand and others to protect the innocent subjects of Mathura, Brindavan and Ujjain. As a Vaishya, he ensured that there were sufficient funds in the treasury of Dwarka to fulfil the needs of the subjects and run the kingdom successfully. He performed many cleaning tasks at the Ashram of his Guru and enacted the role of a Shudra.
Originally the varna system was defined by the affinity to the role played by the person based on his personal qualities. Later on it changed into caste system in which roles were defined by birth. The ParamGuru belongs to no caste. He plays all roles that are required of him. The ParamGuru works for the betterment of his disciples and mankind at large.
