In Indian religions and society, an acharya (IAST: {IAST|ācārya}; आचार्य; அசாரி {IAST|āsāri}; Pali: acariya) is a Brahmin head guide or instructor in religious matters; founder, or leader of a sect; or one who sits on Gadi (seat); or a highly learned man or a title affixed to the names of learned men. The designation has ... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acharya