According to Osho, a true guru has no need for disciples; it is the disciple’s need that projects the master. The guru–disciple polarity exists only in the disciple’s mind and dissolves the moment understanding dawns. A master is a catalytic presence, not a doer or leader; like the sun, he shines whether or not any flower opens—disciples benefit by allowing, not because the master requires them.
A real guru doesn’t need students; students need the guru until they understand, and then both roles disappear.