GURU PURNIMA

Guru Purnima is a world wide festival which is dedicated to the Guru . Guru word is used for the teacher who teaches anything to a learner. If we relate it to the ancient times,it is actually worshipping the Guru Vyasa who wrote the 4 Vedas. But in today's  time, it is all about worshipping your teachers and showing gratitude towards them for their impeccable hard work in moulding you in various ways.

In 2014, Guru Purnima will be celebrated on July 12 i.e. on Saturday.

It is said that  Guru Vyasa wrote all the 4 Vedas that were recited by  Lord Brahma . He also wrote several Purans. And from those times, a day was dedicated towards the Gurus and this day is called as ‘Guru Purnima’. Purnima word is used because on this day, there is a full moon.

It had a deep significance in the past and even in today’s context this day is celebrated all over our country & abroad.As this day is dedicated to the Gurus, people irrespective of religion,caste ,creed,etc offer their prayers to their Gurus thanking them for the knowledge they have provided to them.

Over the years, the way Guru Purnima is celebrated has changed a lot as the age old  concept of Guru-‘Chela’ (Learner) relationship has undergone a change. In earlier times people used to host a special prayer for their Gurus and in those prayers they used to recite the greatness and the nobility of their gurus. That practice is still followed but not in the same magnitude. 

Guru can be any one who is teaching or providing knowledge to someone on any discipline/field/subject.Parents are the first gurus since they leave  indelible impressions  on the minds of young children right after birth.At times, even wives & children can be put in the category of 'Gurus'.But it is said that a Guru is the one who acts as the link between  God and  human soul. And having Guru in your life is a must . 

Guru is the one who guides the person on the                           ways of truth,righteousness,peace,happiness,tranquility,   knowledge, etc,  so as to seek  God. In various schools       and colleges special events are organized to               celebrate this day. 

Here is wishing you all an auspicious GURU-PURNIMA.