noun
- the position, role, or status of being a guru; the period during which someone serves as a guru or spiritual teacher.
Usage: often used in religious or spiritual contexts; can refer to the authority or influence wielded by a guru
Examples
- He assumed the guruship of the monastery after years of study and meditation.
- Her guruship was marked by a commitment to teaching compassion and mindfulness.
- The guruship passed from one generation of teachers to the next.
- During his guruship, the spiritual community grew significantly.
- She declined the offer of guruship, preferring to remain a humble student.