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This is a list of religious people in Hinduism, including gurus, sants, monks, yogis and spiritual masters.. A guru is defined as a "teacher, spiritual guide, [or] godman," [1] by author David Smith.
There is no formal canonization process in Hinduism, but over time many men and women have reached the status of saints among their followers and among Hindus in general. Hindu saints have often renounced the world, and are variously called gurus, sadhus, rishis, swamis, muni, yogis, yoginis and other names. [1]
Mitra, the god of oaths, promises, and friendships; Varuna, the god of water the seas, the oceans, and rain; Indra, also called Śakra, the king of gods, and the god of weather, storms, rain, and war; Savitr, the god of the morning sun; associated with Surya; Aṃśa, solar deity; associated with Surya; Aryaman the god of customs, hospitality ...
List of Hindu deities. List of titles and names of Krishna; List of Tridevis; List of names of Vishnu; List of avatar claimants; List of mythological objects (Hindu mythology) List of Gandharvas; List of Nāgas; List of Rakshasas; List of Asuras; List of Hindu gurus and sants. List of teachers of Vedanta
In another list each Natha is identified with a Hindu god:1. Aumkar Adinatha (Lord of Lords), Siva; 2. Shelnatha (Lord of the Arrow Shaft), Krisna or Rama Chandra; 3. Santoknatha (Lord of Gratification) 4. Acalacambhunatha (Lord of Wondrous Immortality), Hanuman or Laksman; 5.
Hindu deities are the gods and goddesses in Hinduism. Deities in Hinduism are as diverse as its traditions, and a Hindu can choose to be polytheistic , pantheistic , monotheistic , monistic , even agnostic , atheistic , or humanist .
This is a list of Jain ascetics. The list include the names of ascetics who are known for their contributions to Jain philosophy and Jainism in general. Indrabhuti Gautama; Bhadrabahu, c. 4th century BCE. Last acharya of undivided Jain sangha. Kundakunda- 1st century BCE [1] Sudharma Swami; Umaswami- Author of the Jain text, Tattvarthsutra
There is no formal canonization process in Hinduism, but over time many men and women have reached the status of saints among their followers and among Hindus in general. Hindu saints have often renounced the world, and are variously called gurus, sadhus, rishis, swamis, muni, yogis, yoginis and other names. [1]