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Modern Teachers

Spiritual teachers of the 19th-20th century renaissance

6 guru(s) in this category

Neem Karoli Baba

Maharaj-ji Neem Karoli Baba

Bhakti / Hanuman devotion

Saint known for love, service, and Hanuman devotion

c. 1900 North India (traditional …
Ramakrishna Paramahamsa

Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa

Bhakti / Advaita (experiential) / Kali worship

Mystic saint of Dakshineswar who showed the harmony of paths

1836 Kamarpukur, West Bengal
Sai Baba of Shirdi

Sai Sai Baba of Shirdi

Devotion / Service

Saint of Shirdi known for compassion and faith

Unknown Unknown (traditions vary)
Sarada Devi

Holy Mother Sarada Devi

Bhakti / Ramakrishna Movement

Embodiment of compassion and spiritual strength

1853 Jayrambati, West Bengal
Sri Aurobindo

Sri Sri Aurobindo

Integral Yoga

Teacher of Integral Yoga and spiritual evolution

1872 Kolkata, West Bengal
Vivekananda

Swami Vivekananda

Advaita Vedanta / Ramakrishna Movement

Arise, awake and stop not till the goal is reached

1863 Kolkata, West Bengal