What exactly is a guru?!
Question: A Guru (Sanskrit: ????), is a teacher in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Sikhism, as well as in many new religious movements. The guru is seen in these religions as a sacred conduit for wisdom and a way to self-realization, and the importance of finding a true guru is emphasized.
"Guru" also refers in Sanskrit to Brihaspati, a Hindu divine figure (on which is based the analogous Roman planet/god Jupiter). In Vedic astrology, Guru or Brihaspati is believed to exert teaching influences. Indeed, in many Indian languages such as Hindi, the occidental Thursday is called either Brihaspativaar or Guruvaar (vaar meaning day of the week).
In contemporary India, the word "guru" is widely used with the general meaning of "teacher." In Western usage, the meaning of guru has been extended to cover anyone who acquires followers, though not necessarily in an established school of philosophy or religion. In a further Western metaphorical extension, guru is used to refer to a person who has authority because of his or her perceived secular knowledge or skills.
Answers: A Guru (Sanskrit: ????), is a teacher in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Sikhism, as well as in many new religious movements. The guru is seen in these religions as a sacred conduit for wisdom and a way to self-realization, and the importance of finding a true guru is emphasized.
"Guru" also refers in Sanskrit to Brihaspati, a Hindu divine figure (on which is based the analogous Roman planet/god Jupiter). In Vedic astrology, Guru or Brihaspati is believed to exert teaching influences. Indeed, in many Indian languages such as Hindi, the occidental Thursday is called either Brihaspativaar or Guruvaar (vaar meaning day of the week).
In contemporary India, the word "guru" is widely used with the general meaning of "teacher." In Western usage, the meaning of guru has been extended to cover anyone who acquires followers, though not necessarily in an established school of philosophy or religion. In a further Western metaphorical extension, guru is used to refer to a person who has authority because of his or her perceived secular knowledge or skills.
an expert in his/her field-mainly spiritual masters,etc
a Sikh priest
Yes, a spiritual teacher with followers, often from India. It can also be used colloquially about any expert in a field, as in 'Hey, I don't go with Nigella Lawson, Delia Smith will always be my kitchen guru!'
But is usually means an Eastern holy person though.
the defference also between guru and god.... see this video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0YDiwF4F...
contrary to western understanding, a "guru" simply means a teacher in ancient indian (sanskrit) scripts. likewise, "shifu" in chinese dialect means a teacher (more of paternal influence).
a "guru" should not be confused of someone who is highly knowlegeable, wise and has many wisdom. that is "mahaguru", "maha" literally means great/ big and in chinese culture he is usually called as a "master".
a teacher.
An Expert in his field of study.!!!