“Let no man in the world live in delusion. Without a Guru none can cross over to the other shore.” – Guru Nanak.

Can you imagine a life without parents, teachers and preachers? Would you have reached the heights and success you have achieved today? No! Without parents, we wouldn’t have learnt the basics of life, without our teachers, we wouldn’t have been able to read or write and without our Preachers, we would never have learnt the connection between our soul, mind and heart. Happy Guru Poornima to everyone!

The role of a Guru is equated to that of God in Hinduism and Buddhism! And on every Full Moon day of the Ashadha Month, people all across the country celebrate Guru poornima, by visiting their Guru and taking their blessings for a better future. Today, let’s understand the story of Guru Poornima, the significance of it and the rituals performed on this Auspicious Day!

Story behind Guru Poornima

On the full moon Day of the Ashadha Month, Guru Poornima is celebrated in the memory of Sage Maharishi Veda Vyasa, who edited the 4 Hindu Vedas, wrote the Mahabharata, 18 Puranas and also the Srimad Bhagwatam. He was also the preacher of Dattatreya, the great Guru of all Gurus.

Significance of Guru Poornima

On the day of Guru Poornima, devotees and all spiritual followers worship Maharishi Vyasa or other respective gurus by performing pooja and taking their blessings. People visit temples and take the blessings of Gods.

This day, also holds great importance for farmers who pray for rains and better crops. People also begin spiritual lessons on this day, sue to its auspiciousness.

Celebrating Guru Poornima

People celebrate this day by worshipping their Guru, chanting mantras and seeking advice from the Guru.

Some people also fast the entire day, and eat only after taking blessings from their Guru. Few also spend the entire day reading the vedic books of their Guru’s, and following their teachings. Some also give gifts to their guru, in the form of spiritual Dakshina or Donations.

The main aim of celebrating this day is to remember your Guru and his teachings which will help you achieve greater success in life and become a better person.