Guru Purnima - A Day to Express Gratitude to Spiritual Masters

URU Purnima (10th July) is a Hindu festival dedicated to honoring teachers and spiritual guides, and is observed on the full moon day (Purnima) in the Hindu month of Ashadha.

- Vinod Chandrashekhar Dixit

It's also known as Vyasa Purnima, as it marks the birth anniversary of the sage Vyasa, the author of the Mahabharata. The term Purnima tells us that this festival is celebrated on a Full Moon Day. The Hindus, Jains, and Buddhists all over the world celebrate this day to pay respect to their teachers and Gurus. These Gurus teach their disciples all about wisdom and knowledge and ask for minimal or no fees. Their selfless services are honoured on this day. Guru Purnima is an opportunity to acknowledge the role of gurus in shaping our lives, fostering spiritual growth, and promoting self-awareness. Guru Purnima represents the date on which Lord Shiva as the Adi Guru or original guru taught the Seven Rishis and seers of the Vedas. This reflects the fact that Shiva is Omkara and all the higher teachings arise out of Om as the Divine Word and cosmic sound vibration and its Yoga Shakti. Remember OM and all the mantras that arise from it as the connection to the guru within you, including all the mantras your gurus have taught you. The day emphasizes the importance of knowl