Apprentices of
Dravidian times endeavored to relate to their artisan not merely as a physical person but a divine earthly channel who was always in direct communication with the devas of creation. The apprentices would serve the artisan in many ways to open themselves up to him and to the power of the inner worlds which caused the various skills to unfold within them. They brought flowers to each gathering, served refreshments and treated him with great respect bordering on reverence. Likewise, the artisans and executives felt themselves to be apprentices of the guru, as the guru felt himself to be an apprentice of the great Deities of the planet. Thus, this attitude of humble apprenticeship prevails on all levels and is a profound source of strength. Aum.§