List of Hindu gurus and sants

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This is a list of religious people in Hinduism, including gurus, sants , monks, yogis and spiritual masters.

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A guru is defined as a "teacher, spiritual guide, [or] godman," [1] by author David Smith. To obtain the title of guru, one must go through a standard initiation process referred to as diksha , in which they receive a mantra, or sacred Sanskrit phrase. [2]

The list

A to C

D to F

G to I

J to L

M to O

P to R


S to U

V to X

Y to Z

See also

References

  1. ↑ Smith, David (2016). Religions in the Modern World: Traditions and Transformations. New York, New York: Routledge. p. 70. ISBN   978-0-415-85881-6.
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  3. ↑ Dasa Goswami, Satsvarupa (2002). Srila Prabhupada Lilamrta Vol 1–2. Bhaktivedanta Book Trust. vol.1 1133 pages vol.2 1191 pages. ISBN   0-89213-357-0.
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