What is a Guru?

Episode 2 of the Vedic arts: Ayurveda, Jyotish, Vastu, & Chants podcast, hosted by Vedic Arts by Narayana, titled "What is a Guru? " was published on July 10, 2025 and runs 32 minutes.

July 10, 2025 ·32m · Vedic arts: Ayurveda, Jyotish, Vastu, & Chants

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On the day of #Guru #Purnima July 10 2025 = we bring you a DEEP DIVE into what is a Guru or spiritual master? Who is chaitya guru (in heart) , path pradarshak Guru (guide), #diksha Guru, Shiksha Guru and finally what is #ritvik and the lineage of Guru Parampara. Why do we need a spiritual Guru at all. Where will we find this Guru? How will we know He, or She is the real deal. Hear on-Podcast by Pandit Atul Krishna Das and Manjulali Dasi

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On the day of #Guru #Purnima July 10 2025 = we bring you a DEEP DIVE into what is a Guru or spiritual master? Who is chaitya guru (in heart) , path pradarshak Guru (guide), #diksha Guru, Shiksha Guru and finally what is #ritvik and the lineage of Guru Parampara. Why do we need a spiritual Guru at all. Where will we find this Guru? How will we know He, or She is the real deal. Hear on-Podcast by Pandit Atul Krishna Das and Manjulali Dasi

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