Sanskrit · noun · People & Roles

Guru

गुरु

Meaning

A spiritual teacher or preceptor in Hindu and Sikh tradition who dispels the disciple's darkness with knowledge.

Literally: the heavy / weighty one; dispeller of darkness

Related words

A sacred book or scripture, as in the Guru Granth Sahib of the Sikhs.

A spiritual guide or preceptor who directs the disciple toward God.