In an ancient period, the Diksha Guru performed his duty as :

In the ancient period the Diksha Guru acted as the spiritual guide of boys, initiating them into study and religious life.

Being only a guru of secular subjects understates the spiritual role the Diksha Guru held.

Serving as spiritual guide for both girls and boys does not match the historical practice, which centred on boys.

Acting merely as a tutor reduces the Diksha Guru to a teacher of lessons rather than a spiritual mentor.

The Diksha ceremony marked a student's formal entry into learning under the guru.

This bond placed the pupil in the guru's household for guidance in conduct and knowledge.