Guru Purnima: Honoring the Light of Wisdom
Guru Purnima is a sacred annual tradition in Hindu culture celebrated on the full moon day in the summer month of Ashadha (June–July), as per the Hindu lunar calendar. This auspicious day is dedicated to honouring our Gurus — the enlightened teachers who selflessly impart knowledge, wisdom, and guidance without any expectation of material reward, embodying the spirit of Karma Yoga.
We dedicate this day to our Gurus or teachers whom we consider to be the enlightened humans, and who, true to the traditions of Karma Yoga share their knowledge, insights, and wisdom without any monetary expectations.
The Deeper Significance of Guru Purnima
The Taittiriya Upanishad outlines the hierarchy of reverence in society. First, the mother; then the father; and thereafter, the Guru — underscoring the pivotal role of the teacher in one’s life. In this tradition, the Guru is second only to the Divine and one’s parents. The Guru serves as the bridge between the individual and spiritual awakening.
In today’s world you get abundant information through books, digital media, and online resources. However, true wisdom remains elusive without the presence of a Guru. Knowledge is not merely a collection of words or techniques — it is also an energetic transmission, an unspoken resonance that only a realised teacher can convey. The Guru’s presence, insight, and lived experience illuminate the subtle dimensions of learning and prevent the seeker from straying off the path.
Traditionally, knowledge passes down through the Guru–Shishya parampara (teacher-disciple lineage), undiluted and pure. The Guru holds nothing back. What he gives is not just instruction but a living legacy of truth.
To have a Guru in life is one of the greatest blessings. It not only brings clarity and direction but also initiates deep inner transformation. It puts you on a journey that goes far beyond the intellect.
Make this Guru Purnima Special
On this sacred day, take a moment to honour your Guru. If possible, visit them in person. If distance prevents it, call, write, or simply hold them in your thoughts and heart. The connection with the Guru transcends physical presence — even a sincere remembrance can draw their blessings.
The spiritual vibrations on Guru Purnima are especially powerful. Offering your reverence on this day can deepen your spiritual practice. It unlocks inherited wisdom, and cleanse the karmic path for future generations. It is a time to realign with the higher truths passed down through your Guru’s lineage.
In the words of Swami Chidananda –
“God I have not seen, but godliness I have seen. All the qualities attributed to God by the scriptures, by saints and sages, in all religious contexts those I see in an unusual measure, in an extraordinary measure, in this being. Because I have seen this being and this being is known to me, I am assured that God is. I know there must be a God.”
And in the Vedic tradition, the guru is such a being. The guru becomes for us pratyaksha devaa, visible God. God reveals Himself through the guru.“
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