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Guru Purnima

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Guru Purnima

Why it is celebrated

Guru Purnima falls on the full moon of Ashadh. It is believed to be the birthday of Maharishi Ved Vyas, so it is also called Vyas Purnima. On this day people honour their guru, their teachers and their parents, who showed them the way in life.

The story

Maharishi Ved Vyas was born to Rishi Parashar and Satyavati on an island in the Yamuna river. He was dark in complexion and born on an island (dvipa), so he was called Krishna Dvaipayana.

In those days the knowledge of the Vedas was vast and hard for everyone to hold. Vyas ji arranged it into four parts: the Rigveda, Yajurveda, Samaveda and Atharvaveda. Because he divided the Vedas, he came to be called Ved Vyas.

He composed the Mahabharata, which includes the Bhagavad Gita. The story goes that Ganesh ji became his scribe. Ganesh ji's condition was that Vyas ji must keep reciting without a pause. Vyas ji's condition was that Ganesh ji must understand every verse before writing it. And so this great epic was written.

By tradition, Vyas ji also compiled the Puranas, so he is honoured as the first guru. On his birthday, students bow to their gurus and thank them, and sannyasis begin Chaturmas around this time, staying in one place for study and spiritual practice.

Puja vidhi

  1. Bathe in the morning and remember your guru; if you have no guru, remember Bhagwan and Maharishi Ved Vyas.
  2. Offer flowers, sandalwood and akshat to your guru's picture or padukas and light a diya.
  3. Sing a guru vandana or recite the shloka 'Gurur Brahma Gurur Vishnuh'.
  4. Touch the feet of your teachers, parents and elders and take their blessings; if you can, give them a small gift.
  5. Read a little from the Gita, the Ramayan or another good book, and resolve to learn something new.
  6. Share the prasad and help a child in need with their studies.

Food

Kheer, panchamrit, fruit and sweets.

Wishes to send

  • Happy Guru Purnima! Respectful pranam to every guru who showed us the way in life.

  • A guru's wisdom is like a lamp in the dark. May that light always stay in your life. Happy Guru Purnima.

  • May the blessings of your parents, teachers and guru keep shaping your life. Greetings on Guru Purnima.

  • Salutations to Maharishi Ved Vyas, and thanks to every teacher who taught us something. Vyas Purnima wishes.

  • May a love of learning and respect for your guru always stay with you. Happy Guru Purnima.

  • On this Ashadh full moon, by your guru's grace, may your mind be calm and your thoughts clear. Warm Guru Purnima wishes.

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