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Guru

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Spiritual teacher who dispels the darkness of ignorance. In the Gita, Krishna serves as guru to Arjuna. The guru-disciple tradition is central to Hindu spiritual practice.

Verses Mentioning This Concept

BG 11.43 The Vision of the Universal Form

11.43 Thou art the Father of this world, moving and unmoving. Thou art to be adored by this world, Thou, the greatest Guru; (for) none …