Shanti Mantra. Preece, Rob, "The teacher-student relationship" in, Kester, Sacha "Ticket naar Nirvana"/"Ticket to Nirvana", article in the Dutch Newspaper, "Arti kata guru - Kamus Besar Bahasa Indonesia (KBBI) Online", "The Dissolution of the Order of the Star: A Statement by J. Krishnamurti", The Mystique of Enlightenment: The Radical Ideas of U.G. [Originally published 1982. The guru's son is guru putra, while the guru's daughter is the guru putri. Guru Purnima is the day when people celebrate and worship Guru Ved Vyas. T    According to the American sociologist David G. Bromley this was partially due to the repeal of the Chinese Exclusion Act in 1965 which permitted Asian gurus entrance to the USA. [13][14], In the Western world, the term is sometimes used in a derogatory way to refer to individuals who have allegedly exploited their followers' naiveté, particularly in certain cults or groups in the fields of hippie, new religious movements, self-help and tantra.[15]. [29], The tradition of reverence for guru continues in several denominations within modern Hinduism, but he or she is typically never considered as a prophet, but one who points the way to spirituality, Oneness of being, and meaning in life. Winand Callewaert and Mukunda Lāṭh (1989), The Hindi Songs of Namdev, Peeters Publishers. "Religion is nothing but a path towards God. It also means master of anyone or many subjects/arts. Christopher Partridge (2013), Introduction to World Religions, Augsburg Fortress. "[20] The word has its roots in the Sanskrit gri (to invoke, or to praise), and may have a connection to the word gur, meaning 'to raise, lift up, or to make an effort'. In Chopai Sahib, Guru Gobind Singh states about who is the Guru:[98], ਜਵਨ ਕਾਲ ਜੋਗੀ ਸ਼ਿਵ ਕੀਯੋ ॥ ਬੇਦ ਰਾਜ ਬ੍ਰਹਮਾ ਜੂ ਥੀਯੋ ॥ Gu means "The darkness " and the 'Ru' mens "the remover". [13] The guru is known as the vajra guru (literally "diamond guru"). [31], In Western Esotericism and the Science of Religion, Pierre Riffard makes a distinction between "occult" and "scientific" etymologies, citing as an example of the former the etymology of 'guru' in which the derivation is presented as gu ("darkness") and ru ('to push away'); the latter he exemplifies by "guru" with the meaning of 'heavy'. Numerous here on earth are those who are intent on social class, stage of life and family. [34] In chapter 3 of Taittiriya Upanishad, human knowledge is described as that which connects the teacher and the student through the medium of exposition, just like a child is the connecting link between the father and the mother through the medium of procreation. W    A guru (Sanskrit: गुरु) is a person who is regarded as having great knowledge, wisdom and authority in a given area, and uses it to guide others.The word comes from Sanskrit Gu, darkness, and Ru, light (); literally a preceptor who shows others knowledge (light) and destroys ignorance (darkness).. Guru Paduka Stotram glorifies the “sandals of the Guru” and the presence of Guru in one’s life. January 17, 2021 By: 0 comments. [80][full citation needed]. [79] Some scriptures and gurus have warned against false teachers, and have recommended that the spiritual seeker test the guru before accepting him. [30] Karen Pechelis states that, in the popular parlance, the "dispeller of darkness, one who points the way" definition for guru is common in the Indian tradition. When the teacher finds from signs that knowledge has not been grasped or has been wrongly grasped by the student, he should remove the causes of non-comprehension in the student. J Sinha (2014), Psycho-Social Analysis of the Indian Mindset, Springer Academic. Contributions of new religious movements for today's church), the Hague Boekencentrum (1984). Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche (2007), Losing the Clouds, Gaining the Sky: Buddhism and the Natural Mind (Editor: Doris Wolter), Simon & Schuster. The guru holds the disciple's hand during the learning process and watches over his progress and nurtures him with tender care like a mother bird would its chicks. A Guru (गुरु) is one who conveys the meaning [of the text to] his pupils in whatever manner is appropriate to them, using Sanskrit, Prakrit, or such means as the regional languages. ONELINE DEFINITION- ~ The word guru is comprised of two words. Karl Potter (2008), Encyclopedia of Indian Philosophies Vol. "[2] The word has the same meaning in other languages derived from or borrowing words from Sanskrit, such as Hindi, Marathi, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Odia, Bengali, Gujarati and Nepali. ਜਵਨ ਕਾਲ ਸਭ ਲੋਕ ਸਵਾਰਾ ॥ ਨਮਸ਼ਕਾਰ ਹੈ ਤਾਹਿ ਹਮਾਰਾ ॥੩੮੪॥ The hymn 4.5.6 of Rigveda, for example, states Joel Mlecko, describes the guru as, "the source and inspirer of the knowledge of the Self, the essence of reality," for one who seeks. Virtuous – They do not ask for adoration or sexual favors. The guru is more than someone who teaches specific type of knowledge, and includes in its scope someone who is also a "counselor, a sort of parent of mind and soul, who helps mold values and experiential knowledge as much as specific knowledge, an exemplar in life, an inspirational source and who reveals the meaning of life." 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The fields of study in traditional guru-sisya parampara were diverse, ranging from Hindu philosophy, martial arts, music, dance to various Vedangas. Paul Williams (1989), Mahāyāna Buddhism: The Doctrinal Foundations, Routledge. Uppaluri Gopala (U. G.) Krishnamurti (2002) (Revised ed.) #    Respectful – They will never force their will on anyone or expect someone to renounce his/her free will. "[Note 3][Note 4][28], Reender Kranenborg disagrees, stating that darkness and light have nothing to do with the word guru. Stephen Berkwitz (2009), South Asian Buddhism: A Survey, Routledge. That way you obtain the benefit and joy of having the Sanskrit vibrate the chakras and atune them to the highest frequency, while you contemplate the profound truth behind the words. Each religion talks of a universal God, who is eternal and infinite.". Guru is a Sanskrit word, which is equivalent to ‘teacher’ in English. S    [1] In pan-Indian traditions, a guru is more than a teacher. Guru is a Sanskrit word that means “dispeller of darkness,” from gu, meaning "darkness," and ru, meaning "that which dispels." Radha Mookerji (2011), Ancient Indian Education: Brahmanical and Buddhist, Motilal Banarsidass. [56][57][58], The gurukul would be a hut in a forest, or it was, in some cases, a monastery, called a matha or ashram or sampradaya in different parts of India. More of your questions answered by our Experts, The Guru Guide: What to Watch Out for When Seeking Your Spiritual Master, Seeking Your Guru: A History of Gurus in the West + 6 Bits of Advice for the Seeker, Peace and Unity: Paramahansa Yogananda's Wishes for the World, 5 Things You Learn Hanging Out With Deepak Chopra. M    Georg Feuerstein (2011), The Deeper Dimension of Yoga: Theory and Practice, Shambhala Publications, "Gurus are not prophets who declare the will of God and appeal to propositions found in a Scripture. [6][54][55] The education stage of a youth with a guru was referred to as Brahmacharya, and in some parts of India this followed the Upanayana or Vidyarambha rites of passage. D    These shlokas praise the guru for his God like qualities. But, O Goddess, difficult to find is a guru who removes the disciples' suffering. De eerste vorm is die van de 'geestelijk raadsman'. Although used in modern dialogue to indicate an expert at something, a true guru is one who has attained self-mastery, that is complete control … They who choose to live in the temples – now a very small minority -chant the. Siri Wha (He) Guru. I    >>> The word GURU in Sanskrit means ' One who removes your DARKNESS or IGNORANCE '. ), Yogapedia Terms:    [2], The word Guru is mentioned in the earliest layer of Vedic texts. [7] These gurus led broad ranges of studies including Hindu scriptures, Buddhist texts, grammar, philosophy, martial arts, music and painting. [61][62], Inscriptions from 4th century CE suggest the existence of gurukuls around Hindu temples, called Ghatikas or Mathas, where the Vedas were studied. [30] At an individual level in Hinduism, the Guru is many things, including being a teacher of skills, a counselor, one who helps in the birth of mind and realization of one's soul, who instils values and experiential knowledge, an exemplar, an inspiration and who helps guide a student's (śiṣya) spiritual development. In this way he takes on the role of Vishnu the sustainer. [35][36] In the Taittiriya Upanishad, the guru then urges a student, states Mlecko, to "struggle, discover and experience the Truth, which is the source, stay and end of the universe. [9][10] The guru is one of three fundamental tattva (categories), the other two being dharma (teachings) and deva (divinity). William Johnston (2013), Encyclopedia of Monasticism, Routledge. Hartmut Scharfe (2007), Education in Ancient India: Handbook of Oriental Studies, Brill Academic. N    Should I form a relationship with a yoga guru? As an alternative to established religions, some people in Europe and the USA looked to spiritual guides and gurus from India and other countries. akhaṇḍamaṇḍalākāraṃ vyāptaṃ yena carācaram | [Note 2] The guru is seen as the one who "dispels the darkness of ignorance. But, O-Goddess, difficult to find is a guru who lights up everything like a sun. [6] This guru-driven tradition included arts such as sculpture, poetry and music. [34] The Katha Upanisad, in verse 1.2.8 declares the guru as indispensable to the acquisition of knowledge. He is the only one form the beginning to the end; I consider Him only my Guru. The online hypertext Sanskrit dictionary is meant for spoken Sanskrit. The 8th century Hindu text Upadesasahasri of the Advaita Vedanta philosopher Adi Shankara discusses the role of the guru in assessing and guiding students. It is extremely important in this time of bravado branding of personalities, that we be careful to distinguish the true from the false. But he who is devoid of all concerns is a guru difficult to find. Gurus and the Guru-shishya tradition have been criticized and assessed by secular scholars, theologians, anti-cultists, skeptics, and religious philosophers. The Guror Aṣṭakam, or “Eight Stanzas on the Guru,” are verses in the Sanskrit language attributed to Adi Shankaracharya (CE 788–820), one of India’s most well-known philosophers and poet-saints. Compassionate – They work tirelessly and selflessly for the benefit of others. [82] For example, in Kula-Arnava text states the following guidance: Gurus are as numerous as lamps in every house. ° Guru constructs you. - Renew or change your cookie consent. Guru slokas : Guru hold a very important holy meaning in hindu religion.Guru is supposed to be another form of god himself that guides us in our life. Meaning of the Sanskrit Word: guru guru —the spiritual master Bg 17.14, SB 6.1.56-57, SB 7.12.2, Adi 1.20, Adi 1.32, Adi 1.45, Adi 1.58, Adi 12.14, Madhya 8.128, Madhya 9.60 (and more...) guru —spiritual master SB 3.7.38, SB 4.22.62, SB 7.13.35, Adi 1.37, Adi 1.44, Adi 3.94, Adi 5.135, Adi 6.30, Adi 6.40, Madhya 6.59 (and more...) According to the Indologist Georg Feuerstein, in some traditions of Hinduism, when one reaches the state of Self-knowledge, one's own soul becomes the guru. William Pinch (2012), Warrior Ascetics and Indian Empires, Cambridge University Press. However, the basic concept in each religion remains the same. Guru Paduka Stotram was composed by Adi Shankaracharya during his first meeting with his Guru… Cookies help us deliver our services. 7/8, pages 43-54. Het woord goeroe komt uit het Sanskriet, wordt geschreven als 'guru' en betekent 'zwaar zijn', 'gewichtig zijn', vooral in figuurlijk opzicht. Geoffrey Parrinder (1971), World Religions: From Ancient History to the Present, Hamlyn Publishing, page 254. The word guru (Sanskrit: गुरु), a noun, connotes "teacher" in Sanskrit, but in ancient Indian traditions it has contextual meanings with significance beyond what teacher means in English. A    [62][73][74] Lise McKean states the guru concept has been prevalent over the range of class and caste backgrounds, and the disciples a guru attracts come from both genders and a range of classes and castes. Gurus have shared the essence of the Absolute and experienced the oneness of being, which endows them with divine powers and the ability to master people and things in this world.". May good befall all, May there be peace for all, … It has been said that your guru will find you when you are ready for your study — your journey — to begin. The person who removes the darkness from one's life. ", "Devotees don't have such an easy time. [89] Initiations or ritual empowerments are necessary before the student is permitted to practice a particular tantra, in Vajrayana Buddhist sects found in Tibet and South Asia. The Bhagavad Gita is a dialogue where Krishna speaks to Arjuna of the role of a guru, and similarly emphasizes in verse 4.34 that those who know their subject well are eager for good students, and the student can learn from such a guru through reverence, service, effort and the process of inquiry.[43][44]. The oldest references to the concept of guru are found in the earliest Vedic texts of Hinduism. - Sep., 1958), pages 224-230, Samuel Parker (1987), Artistic practice and education in India: A historical overview, Journal of Aesthetic Education, pages 123-141, Misra, R. N. (2011), Silpis in Ancient India: Beyond their Ascribed Locus in Ancient Society, Social Scientist, Vol. Many spiritual teachers have fallen from their hallowed title of guru when they succumbed to temptations around sex, money or power. The text describes the need, role and characteristics of a teacher,[47] as follows. This hymn talks about how a seeker’s life transforms within the presence of the Guru. The guru is the Buddha, the guru is the Dhamma, and the guru is the Sangha. ਜਵਨ ਕਾਲ ਸਭ ਜਗਤ ਬਨਾਯੋ॥ ਦੇਵ ਦੈਤ ਜੱਛਨ ਉਪਜਾਯੋ ॥ The teacher is one who is endowed with the power of furnishing arguments pro and con, of understanding questions [of the student], and remembers them. As an adjective, it means 'heavy,' or 'weighty,' in the sense of "heavy with knowledge,"[Note 1] heavy with spiritual wisdom,[17] "heavy with spiritual weight,"[18] "heavy with the good qualities of scriptures and realization,"[19] or "heavy with a wealth of knowledge. 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Therefore, teachers and mentors hold a special place in a person's life. Y    [104] One example of such group was the Hare Krishna movement (ISKCON) founded by A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada in 1966, many of whose followers voluntarily accepted the demanding lifestyle of bhakti yoga on a full-time basis, in stark contrast to much of the popular culture of the time. Traditionally the guru is a reverential figure to the disciple (or chela in Sanskrit) or student, with the guru serving as a "counselor, who helps mold values, shares experiential knowledge as much as literal knowledge, an exemplar in life, an inspirational source and who helps in the spiritual evolution of a student". To him who is high-minded, Patrick Olivelle (2004), Manu's Code of Law, Oxford University Press. [99] The concept of Guru in Sikhism stands on two pillars i.e. means light or knowledge. E.g., if somebody has mastered yoga, he would be called a Yoga-guru.Ramdev Baba and Ayyangar are famous Yoga-gurus. The Temporal Lord who fashioned the entire world; I salute the same Lord. [76][77][78], The Advayataraka Upanishad states that the true teacher is a master in the field of knowledge, well-versed in the Vedas, is free from envy, knows yoga, lives a simple life that of a yogi, has realized the knowledge of the Atman (Soul, Self). C    [3] A guru is also one's spiritual guide, who helps one to discover the same potentialities that the guru has already realized. H    [96], The guru is revered in Jainism ritually with Guru-vandan or Guru-upashti, where respect and offerings are made to the guru, and the guru sprinkles a small amount of vaskep (a scented powder mixture of sandalwood, saffron, and camphor) on the devotee's head with a mantra or blessings. It is the traditional, residential form of education, where the Shishya remains and learns with his Guru as a family member. A true guru is, asserts Kula-Arnava, one who lives the simple virtuous life he preaches, is stable and firm in his knowledge, master yogi with the knowledge of Self (soul) and Brahman (ultimate reality). Guru is the enlightenment principal that aids one in the realization of the true Self, the whole Self, the holy Self. The guru removes avidya, or ignorance, which is a case of mistaken identity. The teacher's sole aim is to help others and a desire to impart the knowledge. तस्यैते कथिता ह्यर्थाः प्रकाशन्ते महात्मनः ॥ २३ ॥[39] Guru is the remover of darkness: Gu means darkness, and Ru means remover. The Hindu tradition uses the term to signify an intimate spiritual teacher who is "heavy" with knowledge and worthy of devotion; and, in the culture of yoga, a guru is regarded as an enlightened mentor. Sat Nam. R    [83] The attribute of the successful guru is to help make the disciple into another guru, one who transcends him, and becomes a guru unto himself, driven by inner spirituality and principles. Adi Shankara presents a series of examples wherein he asserts that the best way to guide a student is not to give immediate answers, but posit dialogue-driven questions that enable the student to discover and understand the answer. [2] The guru is more than someone who teaches specific type of knowledge, and includes in its scope someone who is also a "counselor, a sort of parent of mind and soul, who helps mold values and experiential knowledge as much as specific knowledge, an exemplar in life, an inspirational source and who reveals the meaning of life. Paul Deussen, Sixty Upanishads of the Veda, Volume 1, Motilal Banarsidass. De goeroe als geestelijk raadsman Als we naar het verschijnsel goeroe in India kijken, kunnen we constateren dat er op zijn minst vier vormen van goeroeschap te onderscheiden zijn. (Read about a real guru in Paramahansa Yogananda's Mission and Principles. [68][69] The Vedas and the Upanishads never mention any restrictions based either on gender or on varna. Rita Gross (1993), Buddhism After Patriarchy, SUNY Press. V    These words are in the Gurmuki language, a derivative of Sanskrit developed specifically for spiritual practices-its sacred sounds make up many mantras. Q    Her writing has been featured in Huffington Post, Mind Body Green, Yoga Therapy Today and more. Lise McKean (1996), Divine Enterprise: Gurus and the Hindu Nationalist Movement, University of Chicago Press. [95] The guru-tattva is what leads a lay person to the other two tattva. [8][59][60] These had a lineage of gurus, who would study and focus on certain schools of Hindu philosophy or trade,[53][54] and these were known as guru-shishya parampara (teacher-student tradition). There are Four Kinds of Lama (Guru) or spiritual teacher[91] (Tib. "[34], The ancient tradition of reverence for the guru in Hindu scriptures is apparent in 6.23 of the Shvetashvatara Upanishad, which equates the need of reverence and devotion for guru to be the same as for god,[37][38]. [68][69][Note 6] In practice, state Stella Kramrisch and others, the guru tradition and availability of education extended to all segments of ancient and medieval society. Bijdragen van nieuwe religieuze bewegingen voor de kerk van vandaag (En: A new perspective on the church? [97], In Sikhism, Guru is the source of all knowledge which is Almighty. He is never a transgressor of the rules of conduct, devoid of weaknesses such as ostentation, pride, deceit, cunning, jugglery, jealousy, falsehood, egotism and attachment. It is also known to be his birthday. He describes this as a folk etymology. A person would begin a life of study in the Gurukula (the household of the Guru). lama nampa shyi) in Tibetan Buddhism: In various Buddhist traditions, there are equivalent words for guru, which include Shastri (teacher), Kalyana Mitra (friendly guide, Pali: Kalyāṇa-mittatā), Acarya (master), and Vajra-Acarya (hierophant). Monkfish Book Publishing. John Stratton Hawley (2015), A Storm of Songs: India and the Idea of the Bhakti Movement, Harvard University Press. All three derive from the Proto-Indo-European root *gʷerə-, specifically from the zero-grade form *gʷr̥ə-.[23]. [102], According to the professor in sociology Stephen A. Kent at the University of Alberta and Kranenborg (1974), one of the reasons why in the 1970s young people including hippies turned to gurus was because they found that drugs had opened for them the existence of the transcendental or because they wanted to get high without drugs. > Today on this auspicious occasion of GURU PURNIMA want to mention Importance of " GURU " in life. The guru destroys the disciple's ignorance and along with it … [84][85][87], In some forms of Buddhism, states Rita Gross, the concept of Guru is of supreme importance. [7][8], The Guru (teacher) Shishya (disciple) parampara or guru parampara, occurs where the knowledge (in any field) is passed down through the succeeding generations. "[81] A true guru guides and counsels a student's spiritual development because, states Yoga-Bija, endless logic and grammar leads to confusion, and not contentment. [68] The Yajurveda and Atharvaveda texts state that knowledge is for everyone, and offer examples of women and people from all segments of society who are guru and participated in vedic studies. Gurus who rob their disciples of their wealth are numerous. These enchanting guru slokas will surely make you day. these teachings will be illuminating. Enlightenment Blues: My Years with an American Guru. Voordat we dit verder uitwerken eerst iets over de etymologie. [65][66][67], The Hindu texts offer a conflicting view of whether access to guru and education was limited to men and to certain varna (castes). In allerlei populaire literatuur, ook in India zelf, wordt het woord 'guru' uiteengelegd in 'gu' en 'ru', als omschrijvingen voor licht en duister; de goeroe is dan degene die zijn leerling uit het materiële duister overbrengt naar het geestelijk licht. [2] Whatever language it is written in, Judith Simmer-Brown explains that a tantric spiritual text is often codified in an obscure twilight language so that it cannot be understood by anyone without the verbal explanation of a qualified teacher, the guru. Because of this state of realization (enlightenment), a guru is uniquely qualified to lead other spiritual seekers on their inward journey toward divine Self-realization. … [88], In Vajrayana Buddhism's Tantric teachings, the rituals require the guidance of a guru. K    X    Guru is the One who dispels the darkness of ignorance, the one who points the way. ), Just because someone is charismatic, knowledgeable in their field, or followed by a throng of devotees, does not make them a guru by the true sense of the word. Stefan Pertz (2013), The Guru in Me - Critical Perspectives on Management, GRIN Verlag. Guru Purnima Sloka – Sanskrit and Meaning. But, O Goddess, difficult to find is a guru who is proficient in the supreme Truth. André van der Braak (2003). [45][46] In Chapter 1, he states that teacher is the pilot as the student walks in the journey of knowledge, he is the raft as the student rows. George Michell (1988), The Hindu Temple: An Introduction to Its Meaning and Forms, University of Chicago Press. Guru (/ˈɡuːruː/, UK also /ˈɡʊruː, ˈɡʊər-/; Sanskrit: गुरु, IAST: guru) is a Sanskrit term for a "teacher, guide, expert, or master" of certain knowledge or field. ?Guru? [100] Traditionally, the concept of Guru is considered central in Sikhism, and its main scripture is prefixed as a Guru, called Guru Granth Sahib, the words therein called Gurbani.[12]. uru tadasya yadvaishyah padbhyaam shudhro ajaayat ॥12॥ Meaning: The Brahmana (Spiritual wisdom) became his mouth, the Kshatriyas (Administrative and Military Prowess) became his arms. O    Guru is a Sanskrit word that means “dispeller of darkness,” from gu, meaning "darkness," and ru, meaning "that which dispels." An intelligent man should choose a guru by whom supreme Bliss is attained, and only such a guru and none other. [79] In Tantra, states Feuerstein, the guru is the "ferry who leads one across the ocean of existence. [101] According to the Dutch Indologist Albertina Nugteren, the repeal was only one of several factors and a minor one compared with the two most important causes for the surge of all things 'Eastern': the post-war cross-cultural mobility and the general dissatisfaction with established Western values. This includes the student's past and present knowledge, want of previous knowledge of what constitutes subjects of discrimination and rules of reasoning, behavior such as unrestrained conduct and speech, courting popularity, vanity of his parentage, ethical flaws that are means contrary to those causes. The two major branches (Digambara and Svetambara) of Jainism stimulate self-control (or, shramana, ‘self-reliance’) and spiritual development through a path of peace for the soul to progess to the ultimate goal. ", "[...] the term is a combination of the two words, "The etymological derivation of the word guru is in this verse from, "Guru: remover of darkness, bestower of light'", Dutch original: "a. Meaning: Guru’s murti/idol/body is the object of meditation, his feet the objects of worship, his words the objects of chanting. B    GURU Meaning: "teacher, priest," from Sanskrit guru-s "one to be honored, teacher," from guru- "venerable, worthy of… See definitions of guru. V Narayanan (Editors: Harold Coward and Philip Cook, 1997), Religious Dimensions of Child and Family Life, Wilfrid Laurier University Press. [83], In modern neo-Hinduism, Kranenborg states guru may refer to entirely different concepts, such as a spiritual advisor, or someone who performs traditional rituals outside a temple, or an enlightened master in the field of tantra or yoga or eastern arts who derives his authority from his experience, or a reference by a group of devotees of a sect to someone considered a god-like Avatar by the sect. Uru name origin is Hindi. [68][70] The Upanishads assert that one's birth does not determine one's eligibility for spiritual knowledge, only one's effort and sincerity matters. Self-controlled – They can enter the unblinking, un-moving, non-breathing state of. guru translation in English-Sanskrit dictionary. (Sanskrit Hymn for Peace) for peace. Shri Guru Gita is also called Mantra Raja ? A popular etymological theory considers the term "guru" to be based on the syllables gu (गु) and ru (रु), which it claims stands for darkness and "light that dispels it", respectively. [9][10] In Sikhism, the guru tradition has played a key role since its founding in the 15th century, its founder is referred to as Guru Nanak, and its scripture as Guru Granth Sahib. Although used in modern dialogue to indicate an expert at something, a true guru is one who has attained self-mastery, that is complete control of the ego and communion with universal Consciousness. [33], The Upanishads, that is the later layers of the Vedic text, mention guru. Special place in a person 's life hallowed title of guru in Sanskrit refers to a.... — your journey — to begin Gu?, the guru removes avidya, ignorance! ], some gurus and the USA two pillars i.e the unblinking,,! 2013 ), Encyclopedia of Indian Philosophies Vol Sanskrit slokas and quotes from Shree guru Stotram other. By secular scholars, theologians, anti-cultists, skeptics, and Ru means remover, may there be peace all., this page was last edited on 12 January 2021, At 13:40 `` religion is but... 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