In Sanskrit, “Gu” means “darkness”, and “ru” means “one who dispels”. So, guru literally means “one who dispels the darkness.” Sadguru is that guru who dispels the darkness from all three strata of human existence – the physical sphere, the psychic sphere, and the spiritual sphere. Sadguru also means “the guru who leads one to Sat, that means ultimate truth, ultimate reality “ In other words, Satguru or Sadguru means true teacher, true guru or the highest spiritual guru. As per Hindu philosophy, the teacher(guru) is the sacred conduit to “self-realization”.
In the Upanishads, five signs of sadguru are mentioned. In the presence of the Sadguru; Knowledge flourishes (Gyana raksha); Sorrow diminishes (Dukha kshaya); Joy swells up without any reason (Sukha aavirbhava); Abundance dawns (Samriddhi); All talents manifest (Sarva samvardhan).
Guru Shloka.
"Gurur Bramha Gurur Vishnu Gurur Devo Maheshwarah Gurur Sakshat Para Bramha Tasmai Shree Gurave Namah”
The above Sanskrit shloka, is an important mantra & invokes the blessings of the Guru. The shloka conveys the meaning ‘Salutations to the noble teacher who is Brahma, Vishnu and Lord Mahesh(Shiva) and Guru is the supreme “Brahman’- (the Absolute or ultimate reality).”
The Guru is like Lord Brahma (The God of Creation)because he creates the character in children. The Guru is like Lord Vishnu (The God of Sustenance) because he protects the good qualities in his students. The Guru is like Lord Shiva (The God of Annihilation) because he destroys the bad habits and bad qualities of his children.
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