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What is Guru Poornima?

Guru Poornima is a sacred festival dedicated to expressing reverence and gratitude to the Guru—the spiritual teacher and guide who leads us from darkness (ignorance) to light (knowledge and realization). Celebrated on the full moon day (Poornima) of the Ashadha month, this day is spiritually significant across India, Nepal, and among Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain communities worldwide.

Why is Guru Poornima Celebrated?

In the Hindu tradition, the Guru holds a position even higher than God, as described in the verse:

गुरुर्ब्रह्मा गुरुर्विष्णुः गुरुर्देवो महेश्वरः।
गुरुः साक्षात् परब्रह्म तस्मै श्रीगुरवे नमः॥

This day also marks the birth anniversary of Veda Vyasa, the sage who compiled the Vedas and authored the Mahabharata. Therefore, it is also called Vyasa Poornima.

Significance of the Guru

The word “Guru” is derived from two Sanskrit roots –
“Gu” (गु) meaning darkness and “Ru” (रु) meaning remover.
Thus, a Guru is one who removes the darkness of ignorance and lights the lamp of wisdom.

In every stage of life—be it academic, spiritual, or personal—having a Guru brings clarity, discipline, and growth. Guru Poornima is a time to bow in gratitude to our teachers, parents, mentors, and spiritual masters.

How is Guru Poornima Celebrated?

Across India and the world, devotees perform special pujas, chant Guru Stotras, and visit their spiritual teachers or temples. Fasts, satsangs, and charity are also common on this day.

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