What is meant by GURU?
What can a GURU help you?
Can get enlightenment without a GURU?
2006-09-21 20:09:58 · 19 answers · asked by blackjackiv2004 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
The dictionary says:
Hinduism & Tibetan Buddhism. A personal spiritual teacher.
A teacher and guide in spiritual and philosophical matters.
A trusted counselor and adviser; a mentor.
A recognized leader in a field: the guru of high finance.
An acknowledged and influential advocate, as of a movement or idea: “In a culture that worships slimness, he was the Guru of Lean” (Erica Abeel).
In everyday conversation it can be used to mean a fanatic enthusiast of almost anything. an exercise guru, political guru, etc. Hope that helps :)
2006-09-21 20:19:39 · answer #1 · answered by julie j 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Guru is a Sanskrit word which can be described in English words as teacher, mentor.
A Guru can help you the same way a Teacher, mentor can help you. If you talk in the spiritual context Guru is an experienced, enlightened teacher who can guide you to self realization, enlightenment and yes you can attain enlightenment without having a Guru but it is very helpfull if you have one.
2006-09-22 03:18:02 · answer #2 · answered by ash_m_79 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Sanskrit language 'GU = darkness Ru = Light. The master who removes your ignorance or one who leads you from mental blank
to the light of knowledge is a Guru. So how can you get enlightenment without a guru. But you have to go to an enlightened master.
2006-09-22 03:36:25 · answer #3 · answered by Brahmanda 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
by guru we mean to say tutor or master or teacher......the word cmes from sanskrit ....a teacher in school helps u to learn thats the same way a guru helps u to do different kinds of things....he TEACHES u is the basic concept ....ofcourse u can get enlightened without a guru but to an extent...............u should have a teacher to teach u ...this will make u perfect....
2006-09-22 03:24:16 · answer #4 · answered by SHAUN 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Guru is the person one who leads to salvation. Guru is the teacher, master, shows thw path for the salvation. One who believes one as guru is known as desciple. Some people say it is possible and some say not possible.
2006-09-22 03:58:43 · answer #5 · answered by Mr Fact 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Guru means teacher in Hindi Language
It relates to the person who has knowledge and wisdom who prepares boys (only boys were educated in the ancient India) to become good citizens of the society.
2006-09-22 06:26:27 · answer #6 · answered by vinod s 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From wordIQ.com:
"A guru (à¤à¥à¤°à¥ Sanskrit) is a Hindu religious teacher. It is based on a long line of Hindu philosophical understandings of the importance of knowledge and that the teacher, guru, is the sacred conduit to self-realization. Till today in India and among people of Hindu or Sikh persuasion, the title retains its significant hallowed space.
Guru is also the Sanskrit reference to Brihaspati, a Hindu figure equivalent to the planet the Greeks named Jupiter; in Vedic astrology, Jupiter/Guru/Brihaspati is believed to exert teaching influences. Indeed, in Indian languages like Hindi, 'Thursday' is called either Brihaspativaar or Guruvaar (vaar meaning period or day).
Guru is widely used in contemporary India with the universal meaning of the word "teacher".
In a Western context, the term Guru has extended into anyone who makes religious or philosophical statements and has followers because of this, in some cases with the purpose of what their critics consider exerting domination or receiving inapropriate benefits. In further metaphorical extension it means simply expert. "
2006-09-22 03:18:05 · answer #7 · answered by misschichette 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The person who provides sight to see Him, by dispelling the darkness of ignorance is a Guru.
2006-09-22 08:00:39 · answer #8 · answered by No Saint 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
GURU is a word translate from Malay language and it means teacher
2006-09-22 03:27:45 · answer #9 · answered by worrygirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Who shows the right path and is able to take you out of wrong,helps to progress, that's Guru.
2006-09-22 03:26:34 · answer #10 · answered by savitri 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋