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Teachings and life lessons from India's great spiritual masters

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Adi Shankaracharya Advaita Vedanta

Jagadguru Adi Shankaracharya

Advaita Vedanta

The philosopher who revived Sanatana Dharma and established Advaita Vedanta

788 CE Kaladi, Kerala
Kabir Sant Tradition

Sant Kabir

Bhakti / Sant Tradition

The weaver-saint whose verses bridge Hindu and Muslim traditions

1440 CE Varanasi (Kashi)
Narayana Guru Social Reformers

Sree Narayana Guru

Advaita Vedanta / Social Reform

One Caste, One Religion, One God for All

1856 Chempazhanthy, Thiruvananthapuram
Ramakrishna Paramahamsa Modern Teachers

Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa

Bhakti / Advaita (experiential) / Kali worship

Mystic saint of Dakshineswar who showed the harmony of paths

1836 Kamarpukur, West Bengal
Ramana Maharshi Advaita Vedanta

Bhagavan Ramana Maharshi

Advaita Vedanta / Self-Inquiry

The sage of Arunachala who taught Self-inquiry

1879 Tiruchuzhi, Tamil Nadu
Sai Baba of Shirdi Modern Teachers

Sai Sai Baba of Shirdi

Devotion / Service

Saint of Shirdi known for compassion and faith

Unknown Unknown (traditions vary)

Kerala's Spiritual Heritage

Adi Shankaracharya

Adi Shankaracharya

The philosopher who revived Sanatana Dharma and established Advaita Vedanta

Narayana Guru

Narayana Guru

One Caste, One Religion, One God for All

Adi Shankaracharya Advaita Vedanta

Jagadguru Adi Shankaracharya

Advaita Vedanta

The philosopher who revived Sanatana Dharma and established Advaita Vedanta

Basavanna Social Reformers

Saint Basavanna

Lingayat / Shiva Bhakti

Social reformer of the Lingayat tradition and poet of equality

Chaitanya Mahaprabhu Bhakti

Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu

Gaudiya Vaishnavism

Saint of ecstatic devotion and sankirtan

Kabir Sant Tradition

Sant Kabir

Bhakti / Sant Tradition

The weaver-saint whose verses bridge Hindu and Muslim traditions

Madhvacharya Dvaita Vedanta

Acharya Madhvacharya

Dvaita Vedanta

Founder of Dvaita Vedanta and champion of devotion

Mirabai Bhakti

Saint Mirabai

Krishna Bhakti

Princess-poet devoted to Krishna beyond social norms

Narayana Guru Social Reformers

Sree Narayana Guru

Advaita Vedanta / Social Reform

One Caste, One Religion, One God for All

Neem Karoli Baba Modern Teachers

Maharaj-ji Neem Karoli Baba

Bhakti / Hanuman devotion

Saint known for love, service, and Hanuman devotion

Paramahansa Yogananda Yoga & Meditation

Paramahansa Paramahansa Yogananda

Kriya Yoga

Teacher of Kriya Yoga and author of a spiritual classic

Raghavendra Swami Dvaita Vedanta

Sri Raghavendra Swami

Dvaita Vedanta / Madhva lineage

Madhva saint revered for devotion and guidance

Ramakrishna Paramahamsa Modern Teachers

Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa

Bhakti / Advaita (experiential) / Kali worship

Mystic saint of Dakshineswar who showed the harmony of paths

Ramana Maharshi Advaita Vedanta

Bhagavan Ramana Maharshi

Advaita Vedanta / Self-Inquiry

The sage of Arunachala who taught Self-inquiry

About This Section

This section is dedicated to the great spiritual masters, saints, and gurus who have shaped India's rich spiritual heritage. Here you will find their teachings, life stories, and practical wisdom that remains relevant for modern life challenges like stress, fear, finding purpose, and developing discipline.

These profiles are educational and devotional in nature. We encourage you to explore their teachings, visit associated ashrams and temples, and apply their timeless wisdom in your daily life.