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guru , in Hinduism and Buddhism, spiritual teacher. The guru gives initiation into spiritual practice and instructs disciples, often maintaining a close relationship with them. Among the Sikhs (see Sikhism ) the title guru was given to the 10 leaders of the community from Nanak (c.1469-c.1539), founder of Sikhism, to Govind Singh (1666-1708). Govind appointed no successor, declaring that the Granth (the Sikh scriptures) was the true guru.

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guru Hindu spiritual teacher. XVII. — Hind. guru, sb. use of Skr. gurú- weighty, grave, dignified.

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guru Personal teacher and spiritual master. In traditional Hindu education, boys lived in the home of a guru, who guided their studies of the Vedas and saw to their physical health and ethical training. The first ten leaders of Sikhism assumed the title of guru. Guruship terminated in 1708.

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