guru

n. one who gives spiritual instruction (Hinduism); mentor, guide, wise teacher; expert in a certain technical area who helps others (Computers)

A Guru , is a teacher in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Sikhism, as well as in many new religious movements. The guru is seen in these religions as a sacred conduit for wisdom and a way to self-realization, and the importance of finding a true guru is emphasized."Guru" also refers in Sanskrit to Brihaspati, a Hindu divine figure (on which is based the analogous Roman planet/god Jupiter). In Vedic astrology, Guru or Brihaspati is believed to exert teaching influences. Indeed, in many Indian languages such as Hindi, the occidental Thursday is called either Brihaspativaar or Guruvaar (vaar meaning day of the week).
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Noun
1. each of the first ten leaders of the Sikh religion
(hypernym) religious leader
(classification) Sikhism

Noun
1. a Hindu or Buddhist religious leader and spiritual teacher
(hypernym) religious leader
(classification) Hinduism, Hindooism
2. a recognized leader in some field or of some movement; "a guru of genomics"
(hypernym) leader

n. guru, one who gives spiritual instruction (Hinduism); guide, wise teacher; (Computers) expert in a certain technical area who helps others

n. guru, one who gives spiritual instruction (Hinduism)