guru
- a Hindu or Sikh religious leader and personal teacher
- a recognized leader in some field or of some movement
Guru (Devanagari गुरु) is a Sanskrit term for `teacher` or `master`, particularly in Indian religions. The Hindu guru-shishya tradition is the oral tradition or religious doctrine or experiential wisdom transmitted from teacher to student. In the United States, the word guru is a newer term, most often used to describe a teacher from t...
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(गुरू Sanskrit) A teacher in Hinduism, Buddhism or Sikhism. Based on a long line of philosophical understanding as to the importance of knowledge, the guru is seen in these religions as a sacred conduit, or a way to self-realization. In India and among people of Hindu, Buddhist, or Sikh belief, the title retains a hallowed m...
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(Sanskrit: `venerable`), in Hinduism, a personal spiritual teacher or guide who has himself attained spiritual insight. From at least the time of ... [2 related articles]
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(Sanskrit) Spiritual teacher.
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(Skr.) Teacher.
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n] - a recognized leader in some field or of some movement 2. [n] - a Hindu or Sikh religious leader and personal teacher
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• (n.) A spiritual teacher, guide, or confessor amoung the Hindoos.
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A personal spiritual teacher or guide who has himself achieved spiritual insight. From at least the time of the Upanisads, India has stressed the importance of the tutorial method in religious instruction. Classically, the pupil lived at the home of his guru and served him with obedience and devotion.
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A spiritual and cultural leader. Sometimes disciples perceive their guru to be semi-divine (Esposito et al. 2012b
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A spiritual teacher.
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An influential teacher or an expert in a particular subject who shares their knowledge, often by writing books.
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expert
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guru (gOO'rOO, goor'OO) , in Hinduism and Buddhism, spiritual teacher. The guru gives initiation into spiritual practice and instructs disciples, often maintaining a close relationship with them. Among the Sikhs (see Sikhism) the title guru was given to the 10 leaders of the community from N...
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Hindu or Sikh leader, or religious teacher
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Hindu or Sikh leader, or religious teacher. Hinduism In Hindu tradition, the guru, who is well versed in the scriptures, offers valuable spiritual assistance. He or she may assist their listener in...
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Spiritual teacher/friend/mentor.
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spiritually enlightened soul, who can dispel darkness, ignorance and illusion from the mind and enlighten the consciousness of a devotee/disciple
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Spiritually enlightened soul, who can dispel darkness, ignorance and illusion from the mind and enli
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