Guru Tattva What It Means to Have (or Be) a Guru in Sanatana Dharma

In Sanatana Dharma, the Guru is not merely a teacher or spiritual guide but a manifestation of the divine principle that leads a soul from ignorance to realization. This article explores the essence of Guru Tattva, the metaphysical, psychological, and spiritual reality underlying the Guru principle. Drawing upon the Vedas, Upanisads, Tantras, Puranas, and teachings of enlightened masters, we examine the Guru not just as an individual but as a tattva (truth or principle), the embodiment of jnana (wisdom), daya (compassion), and sakti (transformative power). The article also explores what it means to be a Guru, not in an institutional sense, but in terms of living as a transmitter of light in an age of confusion.