Reflect for a while how inspiring is the example of Lord Krishna while he underwent his education and how his conduct and earnestness contributed to the joy of the elders. Though all learning emanates from Him and is to be earned through His Grace, He plays the role of a pupil, as a representative of the ideal pupil, in order to show the world by His own example, the way in which a Guru is to be chosen and served, the quality of humility that education must instil, and the gratitude and respect that the pupil has to offer to the teacher. It is with the intention of guiding and prompting the students of today that Krishna Himself went through the educational process and lived the ideal. Notice how subtle is the mystery of God and His Leelas!
Refleksikanlah bagaimana saat Sri Krishna memberikan inspirasi memberikan contoh saat Beliau menjalani pendidikan dan bagaimana Beliau melakukannya serta dengan kesungguhan memberikan kebahagiaan pada para orang tua. Meskipun semua pelajaran berasal dari-Nya dan akan diperoleh melalui berkat-Nya, Beliau memainkan peran sebagai siswa, sebagai perwakilan dari siswa yang ideal, untuk menunjukkan pada dunia dengan contoh yang Beliau berikan sendiri, cara di mana Guru dipilih dan dilayani, bagaimana pendidikan dengan kualitas kerendahan hati harus ditanamkan, dan bagaimana siswa memberikan rasa syukur dan hormat pada guru. Hal ini dengan maksud membimbing dan mendorong siswa saat ini bahwa Sri Krishna sendiri menjalani proses pendidikan dan hidup secara ideal. Lihatlah bagaimana misteri Tuhan dan permainan Ilahinya-Nya!
- Bhagavatha Vahini, Ch 39, "The Omniscient as a Student"
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