Sanskrit is, perhaps, the only language that has such a refined vocabulary to distinguish the different kinds of teachers based on their unique abilities
- The teacher who gives you information is called: Adhyapak.
- The one who imparts knowledge combined with information is called: Upadhyaya.
- The one who imparts skills is called: Acharya.
- The one who is able to give a deep insight into a subject is called: Pandit.
- The one who has a visionary view on a subject and teaches you to think in that manner is called: Dhrishta.
- The one who is able to awaken the wisdom in you, leading you from darkness to light, is called: Guru.
