Much can be forgiven someone who even in darkness has preserved the concept of the Teacher. The Teacher uplifts the dignity of the spirit. For Us the concept of the Teacher is like a lamp in the darkness. Thus, the Teacher can be called a beacon of responsibility. The ties with the Teaching are like a lifeline in the mountains. The Teacher appears the moment the spirit kindles. From that moment onward the Teacher is inseparable from the disciple. (NEC (opens in new tab), 60)