Madang Journal of Contextual Theology

Christ as Satguru: Reinterpreting Christian Discipleship through Hindu Guru–Shishya Tradition for Deepening Indian Christian Spirituality

Madang Journal of Contextual Theology June 24, 2026 Anish K. Joy

This study examines the theological and spiritual significance of interpreting Christ as Satguru through a comparative engagement between Christian discipleship and the Hindu Guru–Shishya tradition within the Indian context. It argues that Indian Christianity continues to struggle with expressing the Gospel in forms that are spiritually meaningful, culturally resonant, and socially...