Many people are looking for a guru or a teacher who can guide them in the right direction. There are many gurus who are spiritual as well as religious. These are the people who have promoted spirituality serving others and communicate humanitarian values to people in their country and the rest of the world.

In some communities, religious leaders have historically occupied a powerful position whether inspiring their congregations to stand up against social injustice or urging a focus on God-centered family values. Those religious leaders are a crucial component of a rich and diverse spiritual landscape.

In this section we provide a brief biography of some spiritual and religious leaders of the world.