acharya

/ aˈtʃærɪə /

noun

1. Hinduism a prominent religious teacher and spiritual guide

Word History and Origins

Origin of acharya¹

from Sanskrit, literally: teacher

Example Sentences

Pandu's sons are but thy pupils, Arjun meets thee not in fight, None can face the great acharya in his wrath and warlike might!

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Not against my great acharya is my wrathful bow-string drawn, Not against a lovéd father fights a loving duteous son!

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The true reading is Acharya in the dual number, meaning Drona and Kripa.

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Adwaita Acharya—an elderly scholar of Shantipur and associate in Chaitanya's devotions before he became a sannyasi.

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The Acharya himself dedicated the food to Vishnu, and served it in three equal portions.

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