Guru Poornima

 Guru Poornima/Purnima, otherwise called Vyasa Purnima, is a propitious celebration celebrated by Hindus, Buddhists, and Jains. It falls on the full moon day (Purnima) in the Hindu month of Ashadha (June-July) according to the Hindu schedule, that is today 3-July-2023. This celebration holds gigantic importance in profound and strict practices and is committed to offering thanks and love towards one's Guru or otherworldly educators.

Vyasa Muni 

Guru Purnima falls on the day of the full moon, which is regarded as the ideal time to engage in spiritual practice. The full moon addresses the culmination and flawlessness of information, making it a fitting event to respect and give recognition to Guru's. The celebration commonly concurs with the beginning of the storm season in India, which represents the progression of information and profound development.Guru Purnima holds huge significance in different strict and otherworldly practices. It is a day on which followers show their respect, gratitude, and devotion to their gurus, who have guided and taught them. The celebration stresses the job of a Guru in a singular's life and fills in as a sign of the significant effect they have in forming one's profound excursion.

As well as respecting Gurus, Guru Purnima likewise urges people to ponder their own otherworldly advancement and restore their obligation to personal growth. It is a period for thoughtfulness, reflection, and looking for gifts from one's Guru for proceeded with direction and edification. Guru Purnima is a festival that has been celebrated since ancient times. The celebration is firmly connected with the sage Vyasa, who is loved as perhaps of the best Guru in Puranas. Vyasa is credited with altering and characterizing the four Vedas, the antiquated Hindu sacred writings. The Mahabharata, which includes the Bhagavad Gita, is also thought to be his.Legend has it that on Guru Purnima, Vyasa, along with his disciples, gathered to recite and discuss the teachings of the Vedas and other spiritual texts. This tradition of transmitting knowledge from a guru to disciples has been carried forward through generations.

Vyasa Muni

Vyasa Muni with a Disciple 

Guru Purnima is celebrated by many religions in addition to Hinduism. In Buddhism, it celebrates Lord Buddha's most memorable lesson, known as the Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta, conveyed to his five pupils. It is accepted that on this day, Lord Buddha shared the "Center Way" or the Respectable Eightfold Way, which shapes the underpinning of Buddhist lessons.Likewise, in Jainism, Guru Purnima is seen to respect Ruler Mahavira's lessons. In Jainism, Lord Mahavira was the 24th and final Tirthankara—a spiritual teacher. Guru Purnima is a time when Jain followers can reflect on his teachings and seek spiritual upliftment. His sermons and spiritual wisdom continue to guide them.

In conclusion, Guru Purnima is a sacred festival that honors the significance of gurus and their invaluable contributions to spiritual guidance. It serves as a call to gratitude for gurus, reflection on one's own spiritual journey, and prayer for wisdom and growth in the future.