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GURU PURNIMA
The Guru is one who dwells in the Light and the Light dwells in him.
By Parul Bhatia (Dancer, Actress, Filmmaker, Director)
Guru Purnima or Vyasa
Purnima is a highly celebrated
day on which one’s heartfelt
gratitude is paid to the Gurus.
This Sanskrit word literally
translates to ‘the one who
frees us of ignorance’ - in
other words a Guru is akin to
an enlightened source who is
the dispeller of darkness. This
full moon day in the month
of Ashada is one of the most
auspicious days of the year
in Hinduism. This year Guru
Purnima will be celebrated
on July 13th 2022. It also
commemorates the birthday
of Ved Vyasa, who is credited
to have authored some of the
most important Hindu texts of
all times such as the Puranas,
Mahabharata and Vedas.
Guru Purnima honours Ved
Vyasa, known as one of the
most honoured Gurus of
The term “Guru” has become a popular ancient India. Senior Ayurvedic
mainstream one which is commonly consultant Dr Vishakha Mahindroo says,
understood to mean a teacher. However “Veda Vyasa, structured the four Vedas,
given its’ root context of Hindu culture, composed the epic of the Mahabharata,
Guru has always been considered created the foundation for the many
comparable to a God who guides you on Puranas and the vast encyclopedias
your margam or path in pursuing your art of Hindu sacred lore. Guru Purnima
or education or any subject that the pupil represents the date on which Lord Shiva
maybe learning.
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