Guru Purnima 2020
Full moon starts on July 4, 2020 from 11:35:57 and ends on July 5, 2020 at 10:16:08
The full moon of Ashadha month is called Guru Purnima. Guru is worshiped on this day. In simple language, the Guru is the person who sheds the Ganges of knowledge and leads us from darkness to light. This festival is celebrated with great reverence all over India.
As per Hindu mythology, the day of Guru Purnima is dedicated to Veda Vyasa. That is why it is also named as Vyasa Purnima. So, this Guru Purnima or Vyasa Purnima don’t forget to thank all the people or things who have acted as a Guru.
Rituals
- On this day, after bathing and worshiping, one should wear good and clean clothes.
- Then the image of Vyas ji should be offered to your Guru with fragrant flowers. They should be wearing a wreath, in the picture, sitting on a highly equipped posture.
- Along with the picture, one should offer clothes, fruits, flowers and garlands with some Dakshina to their guru(s) and should take their blessings.
Since the medieval times, on the day of Guru Purnima, the students used to offer special Pujas and greetings to their Gurus. All Gurus have been treated as Gods. Their wish, command and advice was considered ultimate. The below mentioned Shloka signifies it all:
गुरुर्ब्रह्मा गुरुर्विष्णुः गुरुर्देवो महेश्वरः।
गुरुर्साक्षात् परब्रह्म तस्मै श्री गुरवेनमः॥
The word Guru is divided into two parts: “Gu” & “Ru”. Both originating from the Sanskrit language. The Word “Gu” signifies ‘darkness’ and “Ru” signifies ‘the one who removes the darkness’. Thus, the complete word Guru means one who is the remover of the darkness.
Veda Vyasa: The Biggest Guru Of All Times
Guru Veda Vyasa has been considered as the biggest and the most knowledgeable Guru of all times. He is one of the most regarded Gurus. Veda Vyasa has taught us the real values and has helped us in differentiating the wrong from right. The greatest epic of all times, Mahabharat, written by Veda Vyasa. The teachings we get from Mahabharata are still prevalent in today’s time and these teachings still guide us from all the wrongs that are prevailing in the society. Veda Vyasa was one of those Gurus who classified the Vedas into four different texts. These Vedas in today’s time are known as Rig Veda, Yajur Veda, Sama Veda, and Atharva Veda. Veda Vyasa also wrote the “Srimad Bhagwat Geeta”. The teachings in these texts are the biggest offering to the mankind.
So, this Guru Purnima, remember the Gurus in your life, remember the teachings offered, greet and thank them for making you what you wanted to be in your life.
