Quotes:Viharaswamin

H. P. Blavatsky

Vihâraswâmin. The superior (whether male or female) of a monastery or convent, Vihâra. Also called Karmadâna, as every teacher or guru, having authority, takes upon himself the responsibility of certain actions, good or bad, committed by his pupils or the flock entrusted to him.

Source: H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophical Glossary, art. Viharaswamin