Derivation: The word Guru is a Sanskrit word. A number of Derivations are found in Guru Gita. Guru Gita is a part of the Skanta Purana. ‘Gu’ generally means ‘Guna’ and therefore means ‘darkness’. ‘Ru’ denotes light overlapping the darkness like fire. So Guru means the dispeller of darkness or ignorance.

Another derivation [...]

Sri Sai Baba’s beneficent work seen now is exercised through various means; Sai worship is one of the most important one. Guru worship is an important feature of the Sai movement. To understand Sai Baba’s life, Guru sishya relations and nature have to be studied. Sai Baba’s life and leelas explains the full significance and [...]

To enabling the Jiva to get laya in bliss, Baba similarly expressed his approval of use of music. Baba himself in his early days used to dance with tinklets tied to his feet singing rapturously songs of Kabir, some of which undoubtedly referred to the beauty and blissfulness of infinite God. Like Thyagaraja Swamikal, Baba [...]