Guru Purnima is a highly significant day, much more than just a festival- it's a symbol of deep spiritual and cultural celebration rooted in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. The word "guru" holds immense respect and value, not only as a teacher but as someone who leads others towards enlightenment, helping them navigate through the darkness and confusion of life.
This auspicious festival falls on the full moon day (Purnima) in the month of Ashadha, which covers June to July in the Hindu calendar. On this beautiful day of Guru Purnima, devotees express their gratitude and respect for their gurus through special rituals and ceremonies. These include special pujas, offerings of colourful flowers, and other gestures of appreciation. The intention is to seek divine blessings for spiritual guidance, healing, and personal growth.
In Hinduism, Guru Purnima is also celebrated as Vyasa Purnima because it honours the birth of Veda Vyasa, who wrote the Mahabharata and the Puranas. This day serves as a reminder of the significant value of gurus in every aspect of life, including academics and personal development.
Millennia ago, Indian yog masters found reality through the teachings of the seven chakras. These chakras, or energy centres, are located along the subtle body of a person and are aligned with the spinal column. The seven chakras – Muladhar, Swadhishthan, Manipur, Anahat, Vishuddhi, Ajna, and Sahasrar represent different stages of the psycho-spiritual evolution of a person. With the initiation and the grace of an enlightened master, these centres become active and uninhibited channels for life energy, kundalini, ensuring a person’s spiritual development.
On this Guru Purnima, with a grateful heart, let us bow to enlightened masters who guide us on the path to Self-discovery and liberation
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