The authority of a teacher -. Service and Karma In Islam, the leader of the people is his servant. A teacher's authority comes from love, concern and humility - respecting the innate dignity (karma) of the child. "He who has a sense of karma, of nobility for himself, he will find that the donya or the sins are too petty to follow him. "Respect fosters self-esteem, which naturally discourages bad behavior - the opposite of authority built on control. Watch the full episode: Share this with someone who needs to see it! Subscribe to CSOFT Media for more information on the changing strategic landscape in West Asia.