Great Guru Purnima A Journey of Reverence & Spiritual
Guru Purnima
Guru Purnima 2024 is a holy day marked by profound rites and tender customs that strengthen our spiritual ties to our masters and commemorate their enduring legacy.
|| गुरू ब्रह्मा गुरू विष्णु, गुरु देवो महेश्वरा गुरु साक्षात परब्रह्म, तस्मै श्री गुरुवे नमः ||
Who is Guru?
A guru is a teacher, mentor, and spiritual advisor who imparts knowledge, insight, and direction to us. “Gu” means darkness and “ru” means remover in Sanskrit, which is where the word “guru” originates. A guru is a person who enlightens us and drives out the darkness of ignorance.
Date & time of Celebration
The day of Guru Purnima in 2024 is Monday, July 22nd. Hindu Panchanga specifies the following precise timings:
Purnima Tithi starts: July 21, 2024, at 9:58 p.m.
Purnima Tithi Ends: July 22, 2024, at 11:24 p.m.
What Guru Purnima Means
On the day of Guru Purnima, we honour and give thanks to our gurus. It’s an opportunity to consider their lessons and how they have affected our lives. Recognising the universal significance of a guru, this event is observed by Jains, Buddhists, and Hindus alike and is not exclusive to any one religion.
Who is the Guru of All Religions?
- There are respected individuals in several religions who are regarded as great teachers or gurus:
- Hinduism: On Guru Purnima, people pay tribute to Ved Vyasa, who is regarded as the greatest guru for having assembled the Vedas and the Mahabharata.
- Buddhism: On this day, Buddhists commemorate Gautama Buddha, who is regarded as the ultimate teacher.
- Jainism: According to Jainism, Lord Mahavira is the best teacher.
- Sikhism: The founder of Sikhism, Guru Nanak Dev Ji, is revered as the highest guru.
Wishes and Quotes for Guru Purnima
Quotes
- “Guru possesses the qualities of creator, preserver, and destroyer. Salutations to Sri Guru, who is the absolute (singular) Lord Himself. – Adi Shankaracharya
- “The guru is not a teacher, he is an awakener.” – Osho
“A guru takes a hand, opens a mind, and touches a heart.”
Wishes:
- “Happy Purnima, Guru! May your life be illuminated by your guru’s insight and direction.”
- “May this Guru Purnima bring you blessings of knowledge and wisdom. Cheers to Guru Purnima!”
- Warmest regards on Guru Purnima to you. I hope you always choose the correct course in life.”
