Satguru or Sadguru means true guru. The term distinguishes itself from other forms of gurus, such as musical instructors, scriptural teachers, parents, and so on. The satguru's a title given specifically only to an enlightened rishi/sant whose life's purpose's to guide initiated shishya along the spiritual path, the summation of which's the realization of the Self through realization of the God. Ancient and traditional sources "It's very rare to find a Satguru who can give Shaktipat and rare t… (More on Satguru)