satguru means in Hinduism and Buddhism, a great teacher; a supremely wise guide. It carries an Arena rating of 1649, earned across 35 head-to-head judged battles.
Among words judged in Lexicurio's Arena, satguru ranks #1,015 of 17,128 for Most Ponderous Words, #1,259 of 17,130 for Most Beautiful Words, #3,037 of 17,124 for Most Sublime Words, #3,083 of 17,126 for Most Elegant Words.
Why “satguru” is a great word
SATGURU — [Noun] In Hindu, Buddhist, and Sikh traditions, the one, true spiritual master who embodies and transmits ultimate truth and liberation; in Sikhism, a term for God as the true guru. From Sanskrit सत्गुरू (satgurū), from सत् (sat, "true") + गुरु (guru, "teacher"). Unlike "guru," a general term for any revered guide, or "acharya," a scholarly instructor in doctrine, the satguru denotes the singular, supreme conduit of grace. It is the silent presence that dismantles illusion, the living mirror of the disciple's own true nature, the unwavering flame around which all other teachings orbit—the recognition that the most profound truth is not found in a book, but in a gaze that returns you to yourself.
Etymology
From Sanskrit सत्गुरू (satgurū), from सत् (sat, “true”) + गुरु (guru, “teacher”).
noun
- In Hinduism and Buddhism, a great teacher; a supremely wise guide.
- In Sikhism, God.
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Words closest in meaning
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- guru 68% match — In Indian traditions: a spiritual teacher who transmits knowledge to a shishya. vs satguru →
- bhagat 64% match — A holy man in Sikhism or Hinduism. vs satguru →
- guruji 63% match — A guru or spiritual teacher. vs satguru →
- guruism 61% match — The tendency to look to a particular revered individual as a teacher or mentor. vs satguru →
- paramahamsa 58% match — A Hindu spiritual teacher who has become enlightened. vs satguru →
- maharishi 57% match — A teacher of Hindu mysticism. vs satguru →
- satsang 56% match — A company of pious people seeking truth, such as honorable companions or a guru who are listening to or reading scriptures, and reflection, discussion, application and meditation. vs satguru →
- arhat 56% match — One who has attained enlightenment; a Buddhist saint. vs satguru →