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Over the years, generations and timeline MADHURI’S MUSINGS
changes, the guru-sishya relationship too self-accomplishment. Guru’s are the bridges
has also evolved. While some are initiated to our higher goals and ideals.
by their family of birth towards a particular

Mythology states that Lord
Buddha also delivered his first
sermon on the auspicious day
of Guru Poornima. It’s a sacred
moment to honor all our gurus
for lighting the lamp of learning,
awakening and enlightenment.
It’s no better time than the full
moon night when we see the
moon fully illuminated from the
earth. So also, we invoke the
grace of all our gurus to keep
shining their light.

spiritual guru, many others meet their guru
at a later point of time in life. It’s often said, Reflection and appreciation also help in
when the student is ready, the teacher will self-realization. From student to guru, we
appear. can learn and aspire to one day be that
special lighthouse for someone, radiating
‘Better than a thousand days of diligent light and helping others in their journey.
study, is one day with a great teacher’, is
a popular adage. While every individual’s
learning style varies, a great teacher can
broaden horizons and help in connecting
the dots. Some teachers are
in our lives for a specific
reason or season, while
many play a role for an
entire lifetime.
Per Hindu tradition Guru
Poornima is a special day
to recognize and express
gratitude to our gurus. It’s
also a time to reflect on
all our mentors who have
had an impact in our lives.
Recognizing them in our life
is key as no journey can me
made alone. Success can
never be attributed to only

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