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A spiritual teacher who guides followers in religious understanding and practice.

A guru is a spiritual teacher. Followers may show deep reverence towards a guru because the teacher helps them understand religious teachings and put them into practice. Some disciples live in an ashram, a spiritual community, to study with their guru and serve them.

A spiritual teacher or guide; in Sikhism, the title refers to the ten human Gurus and the Guru Granth Sahib, the eternal Guru.

For Guru Gobind Singh, explain both the different backgrounds of the Panj Pyare and his receiving initiation from them.

Use a short teaching from the Guru Granth Sahib and explain its meaning rather than leaving the quotation unexplained.

A teacher, especially a spiritual teacher who guides a disciple in religious understanding and practice.

A guru is a teacher, especially one who guides spiritual understanding and practice. A guru may explain scripture, teach meditation or give a disciple a mantra. Honouring the guru recognises the importance of this guidance.

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AQA GCSE Religious Studies A · 8062

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