V.N. Gopalakrishnan

Guru Purnima is the annual occasion for expressing gratitude towards the Guru or the Divine Teacher. Guru Purnima is observed in memory of the great sage Veda Vyasa who is considered as the supreme preceptor of mankind. The word Guru means remover of darkness. Hence Guru Purnima is the day of eradicating ignorance and illuminating our lives with knowledge. There are 12-13 full moons in a year. While Vaishakha full moon is dedicated to Lord Buddha, Jyeshtha full moon is dedicated to Mother Earth and Ashada full moon is dedicated to the memory of masters. Guru Purnima is observed as an auspicious day to review how much one has progressed in life and to turn back on the spiritual path. The day is significant for students who desire to get the blessings of their teachers.

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