In my view, however, the preceptor deserves greater respect then the father or even the mother. The father and the mother are the creators of one's being.
गुरुर्गरीयान् पितृतो मातृतश्चेति मे मतिः॥ उभौ हि मातापितरौ जन्मन्येवोपयुज्यतः।