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acharya

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/ aˈtʃærɪə /

noun

  1. Hinduism a prominent religious teacher and spiritual guide

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Etymology

Origin of acharya

from Sanskrit, literally: teacher

Example Sentences

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Not against my great acharya is my wrathful bow-string drawn, Not against a lovéd father fights a loving duteous son!

From Maha-bharata The Epic of Ancient India Condensed into English Verse by Dutt, Romesh

Pandu's sons are but thy pupils, Arjun meets thee not in fight, None can face the great acharya in his wrath and warlike might!

From Maha-bharata The Epic of Ancient India Condensed into English Verse by Dutt, Romesh

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