WHEN IS GURU PURNIMA CELEBRATED?

The festival of Guru Purnima is celebrated once a year in the country of India. The festival of Guru Purnima is fully dedicated to Maharishi Vedvyas. The festival of Guru Purnima is celebrated on the full moon day of Ashadh Shukla Paksha of the Hindi calendar.

WHY IS GURU PURNIMA CELEBRATED

In India, Guru is considered equal to God since mythological times. In ancient times, gurus used to give free education to their disciples in ashrams, and disciples used to organize worship for their gurus on the day of Guru Purnima. It is believed that by taking the blessings of the Guru on the day of Guru Purnima, the disciple attains the right path. It is also a belief that Maharishi Vedvyas was born on this day and the festival of Guru Purnima is dedicated to Maharishi Vedvyas. Maharishi Ved Vyas ji was born on the full moon day of Ashada Shukla Paksha and every year the festival of Guru Purnima is celebrated on this day. There is also an opinion that the weather for 4 months from Guru Purnima is very favorable for studies. Because there are neither many winters nor much heat in these four months.

STORY OF GURU PURNIMA

The festival of Guru Purnima is dedicated to Maharishi Vedvyas. Maharishi Ved Vyas ji, who recited Vedas, Upanishads, and Puranas, has been considered as the first Guru of mankind. It is believed that Maharishi Ved Vyas was born about 3000 AD from today. Maharishi Vedvyas ji was born on the full moon date of Ashadh Shukla Paksha and every year the festival of Guru Purnima is celebrated on the full moon day of Ashadh Shukla Paksha. That's why many people worship the picture of Maharishi Vedvyas on this day. It is believed that on this day Maharishi Ved Vyas ji first gave the knowledge of Bhagwat Gita to his disciples and sages. Guru Purnima is also known as Vyas Purnima. According to the scriptures, Maharishi Ved Vyas ji is considered to be the knower of all three times. Divided into four Vedas of the Hindu religion. Maharishi Vedvyas ji composed Shrimad Bhagwat and composed eighteen Puranas.

SIGNIFICANCE OF GURU PURNIMA

The importance of Guru has been in the culture of India since ancient times. Many stories of Guru and disciple are also prevalent. In India, a sacred and unique relationship between the Guru and the disciple is considered. The festival of Guru Purnima is celebrated only to express respect, respect, and gratitude towards the Guru. Guru has been considered a deity in India from the very beginning and has been worshiped in the form of Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh. The festival of Gurupurnima should not be celebrated with superstition but with reverence. It has been said in the scriptures that the Guru takes the life of his disciple away from darkness and towards the light. Guru Purnima is considered special among all the full moons that fall throughout the year. It is said that by earning the virtue of Guru Purnima, one gets the virtue of all the full moons that fall in the year.

HOW IS THE FESTIVAL OF GURU PURNIMA CELEBRATED?

In ancient times, gurus used to give free education to disciples in their ashrams and all the disciples used to organize worship for their gurus together. The festival of Guru Purnima is celebrated in different ways. Usually, people worship their Guru on this day, give gifts to them and touch their feet and receive the blessings of the Guru. Many people whose guru has passed away worship the feet of their guru. Some people celebrate the festival of Guru Purnima in Muhurta. Waking up early in the morning, taking a bath after retiring from daily activities. After taking a bath, after worshiping Lord Vishnu, Shankar, and Brihaspati, worship Vyas ji. On this day, wearing white or yellow clothes, the picture of our Guru is kept in the north direction. Aarti and worship are performed by garlanding the Guru's picture, offering food and after that, the Guru's blessings are received by touching his feet.