Swami (Master), Sannyasin, Guru, Bhagavad Gita

1. Sri Krishna: The Great Lord of Yoga (Hari, Gita 9-9)
2. Veda Vyasa: compiler of the Bhagavad Gita
3. Sri Ramakrishna: an Incarnation of God according to Gandhi,
   1. Gospel of Ramakrishna
   2. Sri Sarada Devi
   3. Mahendranath Gupta (M)
4. Swami Krishnananda
5. Swami Vivekananda: disciple of Ramakrishna, introducer of Vedanta to the West,
   1. Bhagavad Gita according to Swami Vivekananda
6. Swami Sivananda: Guru and defender of Vedanta
7. Swami Sarvapriyananda
8. Swami Vidya Prakashananda: Author of the Gita Makaranadam
9. Patanjali: Yoga Sutras of Patanjali by Swami Vivekananda
10. Sri Aurobindo: philosopher and yoga guru
11. The case of Gandhi

Swami / Sannyasin / Sadhu / Guru / spiritual master

Swami (स्वामी) or Swamiji (Swamini in feminine) is an honorary title granted to a Guru or spiritual master who, in addition to following any of the paths of Yoga, follows Sannyasa Yoga (Renunciation) renouncing the Self and thus becoming a Sannyasin.

The goal of a Swami or Sannyasin is the realization and liberation of the Self and the pursuit of the well-being of humanity.

Generally in Hinduism, the terms Sadhu, Swami and Sannyasin refer to renunciates and spiritual teachers, who have usually left behind all material attachments to live apart from the world.

There are a variety of Hindu terms used for these people: “yogis” (those who practice yoga), “gurus” (those who dispel spiritual darkness), “sadhus “ (mendicants), “Swamis” (spiritual teachers), «Rishis» (great sages or yogis) and « Sannyasins» (Renouncers).

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Swamis (Sannyasins)

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