GURU PURNIMA

Aum Sairam

The Full Moon day in the month of Ashad [July-August] is an extremely auspicious and holy day of Guru Purnima. On this day, sacred to the memory of the great sage, Bhagwan Shri Vyasa.

Shri Vyasa has done unforgettable service to humanity for all times by editing the four Vedas, writing the eighteen puranas, the Mahabharata and the Shrimad Bhagavata. We can only repay the deep debt of gratitude we owe him, by constant study of his works and practice of his teachings imparted for the regeneration of humanity.

In honor of this divine personage, all spiritual aspirants and devotees perform Vyasa Puja on this day, and disciples worship their spiritual preceptor.

The Srutis say: "To that high-souled aspirant, whose devotion to the Lord is great and whose devotion to his Guru is as great as that to the lord, the secrets explained herein become illuminated". Guru is Brahman, the Absolute, or God Himself. He guides and inspires you from the innermost core of your being. He is everywhere. Have a new angle of vision. Behold the entire universe as the form of the Guru. See the guiding hand, the awakening voice, the illuminating touch of the Guru in every object in this creation. The whole world will now stand transformed before your changed vision. The world as Guru will reveal all the precious secrets of life to you, and bestow wisdom upon you. The supreme Guru, as manifested in visible nature, will teach you the most valuable lessons of life.

Become a personification of receptivity. Empty yourself of your petty ego. All the treasures locked up in the bosom of nature will become yours. You will progress and attain perfection in an amazingly short time.

The moon shines by reflecting the dazzling light of the sun. It is the full moon on the Purnima day that reflects in full splendor the glorious light of the sun. It glorifies the sun.

“The Guru's form should be meditated upon; the feet of the Guru should be worshiped; his words are to be treated as a sacred mantra; his Grace ensures final liberation".

Take fresh resolves on this holy day, to tread the spiritual path in accordance with the precepts of your Guru.

At night, assemble again with other devotees, and sing the Names of the Lord and the glories of your Guru.

The best form of worship of the Guru is to follow his teachings, to shine as the very embodiment of his teachings, and to propagate his glory and his message.

Allah Malik