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Guru – The Guide, Remover of Darkness
The guru guides and protects, and enlightens consciousness Definition The word guru is derived from two syllables: Gu, which signifies “light” (jyoti, sattwa), and Ru, which signifies “darkness” (tamas). The word therefore is translated as “the light that removes the … Continue reading
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Dr Swami Shankardev Saraswati
on
May 5, 2011
Yogi – Yoga Practitioner, Adept
A yogi is a sincere and accomplished practitioner of yoga Definition A yogi is a male yoga practitioner who is an adept; someone who has completed the path of yoga and is fully self-realized. A yogi is also someone who … Continue reading
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Dr Swami Shankardev Saraswati
on
March 31, 2011
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