The fifth lesson for the disciple is to give all that one has so far given to one's teacher - devotion, sacrifice, service, and respect - to all people, because in all one sees one's teacher.

One person may perhaps not learn these lessons in their whole life; another will learn all five lessons in a short time.

There is the story of a man who went to a teacher and said, "I would like to be your disciple." The teacher said, "Yes, I shall be very glad." This man, conscious of so many faults, was surprised that the teacher was so willing to accept him as a disciple. He said, "But I wonder if you know how many faults I have?" The teacher said, "Yes, I already know your faults, yet I accept you as my pupil."

"But I have very bad faults," the man said. "I am fond of gambling." The teacher said. "That does not matter much."

"I am inclined to drink sometimes and there are many other faults." The teacher said, "I do not mind." Then he said, "I have accepted all your faults; you must accept one condition from your teacher." "Yes, most willingly! What is it?" The teacher said, "You may have your faults, but not in my presence; you have to keep that much respect for your teacher."

The teacher knew that all five aspects of discipleship were natural to him. Afterwards he was made an initiate. As soon as he went out and had an inclination to gamble or drink, he saw the face of his Murshid before him. When he came to the teacher, the teacher smilingly asked, "Did you commit any fault?" He answered, "Oh no, the great difficulty is that whenever I want to commit any of my usual faults my Murshid pursues me."

Do not think that this spirit has to be cultivated; this spirit could be found in the innocent child. The other day I was most amused to hear a little child of four say when I asked, "Have you been naughty ?", "I would like to be naughty, but my goodness will not let me." This shows us the spirit of discipleship in us.

Remember that the teacher is one who is oneself a disciple. In reality there is no such thing as a teacher. God alone is teacher, we all are disciples. The lesson we all have to learn is the lesson of discipleship; it is the first and the last.