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Guru Purnima is upon us once again. Signifying the Guru-shishya tradition - the succession of teachers and disciples in traditional Vedic culture and spiritual belief. Hindu ascetics and wandering monks (sanyasis), observe this day by offering puja to their guru.

This year, Guru Purnima is celebrated on the 24th of July. According to the Drik Panchang, the Purnima tithi begins at 10:43 am on July 23 and will end on 08:06 am on July 24.

traditional guru–disciple relationship

Students of Indian classical music and Indian classical dance, which also follow the Guru shishya parampara, celebrate this holy festival around the world.

The day is celebrated by giving thanks to teachers and seeking blessings from them and also remembering teachers and scholars from history.

Sadhguru explains the significance of Guru Purnima

Traditionally the festival is celebrated by Buddhists in honour of Gautama Buddha who gave his first sermon on this day at Sarnath, Uttar Pradesh. Followers of Hindu tradition celebrate Guru Purnima as the birth anniversary of Krishna Dvaipayana or Veda Vyasa.

The legendary sage portrayed in the Hindu epic Mahabharata and regarded as its author. Born to sage Parashara and Satyavati on this day which is also called Vyasa Purnima.

Vyasa narrating the Mahābhārata to Ganesha

Sage Vyasa dedicated his life to Vedic studies, gathering all the Vedic hymns, and dividing them into four parts based on rites and characteristics. The four parts are Rig, Yajur, Sama, and Atharva.

Guru Purnima marks the start of monsoon season and heavy rains, the first day of a three month season from July to September. With Issa's birthday in July and Mahala's in September it is a season that holds special significance for both of us.

Padooka - Footprint of the Gods

In however way you choose to, set aside some time on this day to honor Spirit, connect and pay homage to the God of your Heart. Blessing to all - Sad Gurunath Maharaj Ki Jaya!