guru
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6.7
- noun
- /ˈɡʊru/
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gurú
- I spoke to my guru last night, who says that I can't eat chocolate anymore.
- worshiping the guru
- guru puja
- guru shrine
You know, without the guru, not possible.
- You know, without the guru, not possible.
- But in the end, the guru has to bow to the unique self.
- The thing is, I'm not a spiritual prophet or guru, just a regular person.
- Let them take that rage to their guru and see how that works out for them.
- The the password for the Wi-Fi was the name of Ramdas's guru.
- He was mentored in the Hindu faith by some gurus.
- Ramana Maharshi was a great Indian guru.
- And so I was in, I was in Fiji for rugby again, and I met this American guru.
- And this also applies to other books like I Am That by Nisargadatta, the chain smoking guru.
- No therapist, no coach, no guru, no healer, no shaman, no high priestess, no potion, no pill, no magic that can fix this.
- And all that my guru said was go.
- He radiates like a meditation guru nigga.
Examples
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guru taught us how to meditate and find inner peace.
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My yogi, my guru, my guide, Ranbir always says that we are all part of the same oneness, the same universal electric tide.
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"Come with me," said the guru, "and I shall show you."
Academic text (2001) -
Beloved guru, our men will not move if it is to cost your life.
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The thing is, I'm not a spiritual prophet or guru, just a regular person.
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Food is brought by the guru on the first day; for the following six days, the initiant fasts.
Academic text (1990) -
Our spiritual guru.
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Over the centuries that followed, the guru's role evolved to accommodate the changing shape of Hindu theology and practice.
Academic text (2008) -
Many people seek guidance from their guru when faced with difficult life decisions.
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During the retreat, the guru shared wisdom about compassion and mindfulness.
Synonyms
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6.8
A wise person respected for spiritual or life guidance
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3.9
A person who guides others in religious beliefs and inner life
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8.8
A respected Hindu teacher and monk used as a title for spiritual leaders
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7.5
A monk in Tibetan Buddhism who teaches and guides people
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9.7
A Sufi spiritual master who teaches and guides students in prayer and meditation
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4.9
A person who teaches yoga and meditation and gives spiritual guidance
Antonyms
Idioms
Compounds
- Informal
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4.9
A person who knows a lot about money and tells people how to manage it
- Informal
A person who knows a lot about computers and helps others fix computer problems
How Revered
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word guru originally comes from Sanskrit guru, meaning 'heavy' or 'venerable', and it was used for a spiritual teacher who guides students. That's why a guru is a religious leader and guide in spiritual matters.