Gurutattva, Guru-tattva: 1 definition
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Gurutattva means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
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Vaishnavism (Vaishava dharma)
Source: Pure Bhakti: Arcana-dipika - 3rd EditionGurutattva (गुरुतत्त्व) refers to the “truth regarding Śrī-guru”, according to the Arcana-dīpikā (manual on deity worship).—Śrī-guru, the worshipable deity (Bhagavān), and the mantra are equally significant. One who considers them to be different will not attain perfection. Therefore, by really understanding the truth regarding Śrī-guru (guru-tattva) and thus accepting shelter at the Guru’s lotus feet, as recommended in the śāstras, one is sure to be liberated from the bondage of material existence.
Vaishnava (वैष्णव, vaiṣṇava) or vaishnavism (vaiṣṇavism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshipping Vishnu as the supreme Lord. Similar to the Shaktism and Shaivism traditions, Vaishnavism also developed as an individual movement, famous for its exposition of the dashavatara (‘ten avatars of Vishnu’).
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Partial matches: Guru, Tattva.
Starts with: Gurutattvavicara, Gurutattvavichara.
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Srila Gurudeva (The Supreme Treasure) (by Swami Bhaktivedanta Madhava Maharaja)
Chapter 1.1 - Śrī Guru Tattva and Śrī Guru Sevaka
Chapter 2.1 - Śrī Guru Tattva and Śrī Guru-sevaka
Chapter 2.10 - There is No Place for Ṛtvik in Śrī Guru-Tattva
Chaitanya Bhagavata (by Bhumipati Dāsa)
Verse 1.17.112 < [Chapter 17 - The Lord’s Travel to Gayā]
Verse 1.17.152 < [Chapter 17 - The Lord’s Travel to Gayā]
Verse 3.6.141 < [Chapter 6 - The Glories of Śrī Nityānanda Prabhu]
A History of Indian Philosophy Volume 3 (by Surendranath Dasgupta)
Part 4 - Rāmānuja Literature < [Chapter XVIII - An Historical and Literary Survey of the Viśiṣṭādvaita School of Thought]
Shri Gaudiya Kanthahara (by Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati)
Shrimad Bhagavad-gita (by Narayana Gosvami)