[Advaita-l] Shortest Sentence in English is a Mahaa Vaakya?

[kuntimaddi sadananda]

 >>sa gurumevAbhigachchhetsamitpANiH
 
 What is the purpose of going
 to a guru with "samitpANiH"?
 
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Now a days gurukula may not need samith - In stead one can take check leafs or cash to support the Gurukula. 

Idea is to serve the Teacher/Gurukula needs. Implied humility indicates that the mind is ready to receive the knowledge which is priceless.

Hari Om!
Sadananda