Why have you assumed the role of a guru, and what spiritual practice do you claim to follow? You have been afflicted by the desire for mastership.

This couplet gently asks why someone has taken on the role of a guru, only to be afflicted by the 'disease' of lordship. It suggests that a true spiritual guide should be free from the ego and the desire for power or control. Instead, they become entangled in the illusion of being a master, forgetting the path of humility and service. It's a warm reminder that genuine spiritual leadership comes from a place of selflessness, not from a need for authority or recognition. When one embraces the title of guru, they must guard against the pitfalls of ego and the allure of power.