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guru (Sanskrit: गुरु) from gu (darkness), and ru (light) — is a person who is regarded as having great knowledge, wisdom and authority in a certain area, and uses it to guide others. Literally a preceptor who shows others knowledge (light) and destroys ignorance (darkness).The guru is seen as a sacred conduit for wisdom and guidance, and finding a satguru (True Guru) is often held to be a prerequisite for attaining self-realization.

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Do you know any siddhi purushas or Gurus who have clairvioance and can speak with devatas?

I have some questions regarding personal issue I want to meet a siddhi purusha or a genuine tantrik or a person who can power to converse with devatas..And who is not too busy attending to lot of peop …
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Where is the following shloka about Guru's order found?

I came across this shloka in meta ai someone kindly point out the source.."यस्तु गुरोर्वचनं नातिवर्तते तं वृथा शुश्रूषते"
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What is the prayaschitta for Guru patni Gamana?

What is the prayaschitta for defiling perceptor's bed.Is it mentioned in any shastras?
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Can a Guru(bad guru) be rejected?

Can a Guru be rejected..especially if he preaches wrong philosophy? Kindly mention as many scriptural references as possible.Thanks …
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Do you know any Madhva sampradaya grihastha gurus?

I want to know if there are any madhva sampradaya grihastha gurus, who can teach tantra or bramhajnan. I am starting a bounty answer only if you know one..
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What if Guru's order is contrary to scriptures should it still be followed?

Namaste, Can a student obey a Guru's order if Guru orders something which is against scriptures? Please provide scriptural proof in this regard.. …
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How to clear doubts on scriptures stance on atama , rebirth, punya paap according to acharyas?

Shraddha does not arise due to sin..Once one starts doing sadhna one's heart becomes clean and one automatically has shraddha on shastras and God..
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Can Guru be younger than oneself?

Are there any instances in scriptures where Guru was younger than disciple? Especially when both were of same varna. …
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What is Guru droha? Is there any atonement for it in scriptures?

What is Guru droha? Some say it can be only atoned by self immolation..Like Kumarila Bhatta ji. Is there any prayaschitta for guru droha in shastras? …
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Do you know any Gurus with title of Rishi Maharshi Bramharshi or Devarshi presently?

There have been many rishis like Maharshi Mahesh Yogi,Vethathiri Maharshi etc. Do such rishis exist in present times that use similar titles?
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What should one do if someone abuses one's Guru and Guru's family members?

Kindly quote references which deal with this subject
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Where is the following description about discipleship present?

Where is the following description about discipleship present? It was said by Krishna in Bhagavatam I think... "The student should stay like a dog in a preceptor's house"
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Do you know any Guru who is learned in 4 vedas and is a Bramha Jnani?

Do you know any Guru who is learned in all the 4 vedas and is a Bramha Jnani. …
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Can only a bramha jnani and knower of 4 Vedas be called a Guru?

Bhagavatam says- tasmād guruṁ prapadyeta jijñāsuḥ śreya uttamam śābde pare ca niṣṇātaṁ brahmaṇy upaśamāśrayam ‘Therefore, one desirous of knowing the ultimate welfare should approach a preceptor who i …
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Are there any Gurus who believe only Sanatan Dharma is true and rest are false?

It is mentioned in Mahabharata that only Sanatana Dharma is true but most Gurus hold all religions to be similar.Are there any Gurus who say only Sanatana Dharma is true? Also are there any Gurus who …
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