acharya

/ (aˈtʃærɪə) /

Hinduism a prominent religious teacher and spiritual guide

Word Origin for acharya

from Sanskrit, literally: teacher

Thus did the faithful beguile some days in the Acharya's house in great bliss.

Chaitanya's Life And Teachings |Krishna das Kaviraja
Then the Acharya meekly begged Him to stay for a few days more, and the Master listened to him and did not go away.

Chaitanya's Life And Teachings |Krishna das Kaviraja
Goswmi Nitynanda danced hand in hand with the Acharya, and Haridas behind them.

Chaitanya's Life And Teachings |Krishna das Kaviraja
At dusk the Acharya began a sankirtan; he danced, while the Master gazed on.

Chaitanya's Life And Teachings |Krishna das Kaviraja

In the day they had the Acharya's love and the sight of the Master, at night His dance and song.

Chaitanya's Life And Teachings |Krishna das Kaviraja