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This is a list of religious people in Hinduism, including gurus, sants, monks, yogis and spiritual masters.

A guru is defined as a "teacher, spiritual guide, [or] godman,"[1] by author David Smith. To obtain the title of guru, one must go through a standard initiation process referred to as diksha, in which they receive a mantra, or sacred Sanskrit phrase.[2]

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  16. ^ Swamy, Rohini (22 October 2019). "Kalki Bhagavan, guru who started as LIC clerk & now has 'undisclosed income' of Rs 500 cr".
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  18. ^ G.K. Gurtu, "Khatkhate Baba – The Savior of Etawah". Ikashmir.net
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  20. ^ Sarma, D. (2007). Madhva Vedanta and Krishna. Krishna: A Sourcebook. ISBN 978-0-19-514892-3. Retrieved 2 July 2008.
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