What is the difference between a philosopher and a guru? There are many definitions online, but sometimes the boundaries are blurred. Many gurus do not have anything new to say. They expound a philosophy, but it is something already found in existing texts. Others think they are saying something new, but they too repeat what has been said before.

Philosophy comes through reason. I think no one is really concerned about a philosopher’s way of life…but for a guru, his followers jump to his or her defence. They don’t want to know the truth about his life. If it is revealed they claim it is untrue, and criticise the one who reveals it. In some cases they are ready to do worse. And yet the guru inspires a search for truth! How strange!