Dīkṣā-bhedaḥ (Types of Initiation) — Lalitopākhyāna: Hayagrīva–Agastya Dialogue
गुकारस्यान्धकारोर्ऽथो रुकारस्तन्निरोधकः / अन्धकारनिरोधित्वाद्गुरुरित्यभिधीयते
gukārasyāndhakāror'tho rukārastannirodhakaḥ / andhakāranirodhitvādgururityabhidhīyate
The syllable “gu” signifies darkness; the syllable “ru” is that which restrains it. Because he dispels darkness (ignorance), he is called “Guru”.