Upadeśa
Upadeśa, "teaching," "instruction", is the spiritual guidance provided by a guru or spiritual teacher.Etymology
The term upadeśa has various, related meanings:
- "information," "clarification," "specification"
- "preaching," "prescription"
- "instruction," "guidance," "pointing out to"
- "initiation," "communication of the initiatory mantra or formula"
In Indian religions, both Hinduism and Buddhism, upadeśa is the spiritual instruction and example provided by the guru:
The term can also be used for the Buddhist Abhidhamma and other religious commentaries.
