WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The Sanskrit words ācārya and guru both have the meaning of ‘teacher’.

Detailed explanation-2: -: a personal religious teacher and spiritual guide in Hinduism. : a teacher and especially intellectual guide in matters of fundamental concern. has been a guru to many young writers. : one who is an acknowledged leader or chief proponent. became the guru of the movement.

Detailed explanation-3: -During ancient times in our country, “Guru” the supreme teacher was considered as the ultimate God himself. The entire responsibility rested with such Guru who imparted Physical, Intellectual, Moral and Spiritual upliftment of such deserving souls in the form of his disciples.

Detailed explanation-4: -Answer and Explanation: Hindu teachers are called gurus.

Detailed explanation-5: -In popular parlance, the word guru is used casually to mean various kinds of people: teacher (adhyapak), coach (acharya), expert (shastri, pandit, gyani), monks (bhikshu, sanyasi, sadhu, muni), spiritual acolytes (arhat, tapasvee, yogi), mystics, occultists and magicians (jogi, siddha, tantrik), and priest (purohit).