Very close by here is the house of Śrī Sārangadeva, a very powerful associate of Śrī Gaurāṅga. At ŚrīSārangadeva’s residence there was a huge bakula tree. Even today this ancient tree, which is completely hollow inside, stands as witness to the historic events.
This history is given to show the nature of guru-tattva. Sārangadeva is the epitome of Śrī Guru, the ideal spiritual master because when he gave the mantra to a dead body, that body came alive. Sad-gurus are so powerful. The living entities are like dead in this material world, and by the power of mantra they can be brought to spiritual life. Sārangadeva’s disciple, Murāri, was an ideal disciple. The disciple should not know anyone but his guru. These examples are to be followed.
Srila Gurudeva - March 21, 2005 Modrumadvīpa