satguru

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. In Hinduism and Buddhism, a great teacher; a supremely wise guide.
  2. In Sikhism, God.

Word forms

satguru satgurus sadguru

Etymology

From Sanskrit सत्गुरू (satgurū), from सत् (sat, “true”) + गुरु (guru, “teacher”).

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