Chela

Chela is one who has offered himself or herself as a pupil to learn the "the hidden mysteries of the Universe and the psychic powers in man." . One of first qualifications to be a chela is: "Perfect physical health." It does not mean we are required to have body of an athlete or an acrobat, but it should be strong enough to take the stress which is involved in tearing away the lower from the Higher Self. Next, we need to develop our mental and moral abilities and the power of will.  A true chela does not run to the nearest temple and make offerings, or resort to ceremonies and rituals to be relieved of the life's pain, but he accepts whatever troubles and trials come our way, and thereby strengthens himself spiritually.

     Moral strength is the capacity to follow the dictates of Spirit even though it may run contrary to the so-called morality of the world.

     In a sense, a school teacher, who has taught us our alphabet, is our guru. A child does well, if he holds this teacher in reverence and tries to follow what he teaches, faithfully. This attitude of reverence is very important.