i don't think of it in terms of transformation or deification... they have the authority of Guru, they speak for Guru, they act for Guru, and they give us Guru's Amrit and Naam dhrir (infusion).


however, when they walk out the door of the Darbar Sahib after the Amrit Sanchar is over, they become individuals again and that authority is gone.

at least this is my understanding.

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