10 Greatest Mentors in Indian History

The soil of India has given many great mentors to the world who preached about various humanitarian aspects. We are going to discuss about the ancient mentors, considered as the greatest mentors in Indian history:

Chanakya

Renowned political strategist and mentor of Emperor Chandragupta Maurya.

Swami Vivekananda

He was a spiritual leader and mentor who inspired many with his teachings.

Aryabhata

Ancient Indian mathematician and astronomer who mentored many scholars.

Dronacharya

Legendary archery mentor from the Mahabharata, trained warriors like Arjuna.

Adi Shankaracharya

Adi Shankaracharya, an 8th-century philosopher and theologian, is one of the greatest mentors in Indian history.

Ramkrishna Paramhans

A mystic and spiritual teacher who emphasised the unity of all religions and mentored greats like Swami Vivekanand.

Gautama Buddha

Founder of Buddhism, whose teachings have influenced millions worldwide.

Guru Nanak

Founder of Sikhism, his teachings are compiled in the Guru Granth Sahib.

Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu

A proponent of the Gaudiya Vaishnavism tradition, known for his devotion to Krishna.

Vardhman Mahavir

The 24th Tirthankara of Jainism, taught non-violence, truth, and asceticism after renouncing his princely life in 599 BCE.

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