He made them like himself; Akha did not go house to house to preach.

This couplet by Akha means that a true spiritual teacher doesn't just give general advice to everyone. Instead, they transform their disciples, helping them achieve a similar level of understanding and wisdom as themselves. Akha suggests that real enlightenment isn't about going door-to-door giving sermons, but about the profound impact a genuine guru has on those ready to learn. It's about empowering individuals to find their own truth, guided by someone who has already found theirs.