Guru Poornima

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The most auspicious day of Sri Guru Poornima or Vyasa Poornima as it is also called is on July 7th. Dhyaana moolam guror murtih;Pooja moolam guror padam;Mantra moolam guror vakyam;Moksha moolam guror kripa The full Moon day in the month of Hindu month of Ashadha (July-Aug) is known as Guru Poornima. This sacred day honours the ancient lineage of enlightened beings that have graced the world with their presence, imparting the knowledge of the Self to those who seek inner transformation to get the Mission of this rare Human Life.

 

The word 'Guru' in Sanskrit as dispelled of darkness (Maya, Avidya or Ajnana). Hence the Guru dispels the darkness and leads the aspirants on the path to enlightment imparting Knowledge.

 

A Guru is like a road map, without the guidance of such a teacher one may eventually reach the desired destination, but wander in the samsara for a very long time with multiple of births & deaths as we all are having. This sacred day of Guru Poornima is traditionally the time when seekers offer the Guru their gratitude and receive His blessings. Guru Poornima is also considered a beneficial day to start to practice yogic sadhna and meditation. Traditionally, Veda Vyasa is considered as Adi Guruvu and it is highly auspicious to read about Veda Vyasa on this Guru Poornima day by clicking the below link :

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vyasa Those of the fortunate ones who want to read Sri Guru Charitta can do so by clicking the link :

 

http://www.saibaba.ws/avatar/sreegurucharitra/sgc00.htm To read one of Swami's Great and Wonderful Guru Poornima discourses, Please click on the Link below :

 

http://www.srisathyasai.org.in/Pages/SriSathyaSaiBaba/1963_Discourse.htm

 

Om Sai Ram

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