Beyond the Modern ‘Guru’: Rediscovering the Classical Ideal

Guru Purnima is far more than a celebration of an individual teacher, it is an expression of gratitude to the timeless principle of illumination called Guru Tatva

Dr. Vinay Nalwa•Updated: Aug 24, 2026 05:35 AM• 1257 views

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Dr. Vinay Nalwa, MSW, Ph.D. (Sociology), is an author and columnist with research interests in political sociology, cultural identity, and South Asian social movements. She is the author of two books and contributes analytical pieces to national and international publications.

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