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== Kinds of Gurus ==
== Kinds of Gurus ==
The teaching profession had a very high code in ancient India. However, where ever there was a learning, the source of such a learning was attributed as a Guru. Dattatreya was said to have 24 gurus including nature, which taught him valuable lessons. Among the deities, Dakshinamurty (Shiva) is called as a Guru.
The teaching profession had a very high code in ancient India. However, where ever there was a learning, the source of such a learning was attributed to a Guru. Dattatreya (Vishnu avatara as the son of [[Atri (अत्रिः)|Atri]] and Anasuya) was said to have 24 gurus including nature, which taught him valuable lessons. Among the deities, Dakshinamurty (Shiva) is called as a Guru.
Gurugita is one text that highlights the different kinds of Gurus. They are classified based on how they contribute to the knowledge of the seeker.
Gurugita is one text that highlights the different kinds of Gurus. They are classified based on how they contribute to the knowledge of the seeker.