By Rhytham Taneja
“The best thing you can do for your Guru is what is ultimately best for yourself.”
-Sadhguru
Guru Purnima is the day when Adiyogi, the first yogi, transformed into the first Guru. Legends suggest that on this full moon day, his attention fell upon the now-celebrated Saptrishis - his first seven disciples. Upon their insistence, Adiyogi had earlier offered them few simple preparatory methods and now these beings, after undergoing 84 years of preparations had transformed themselves into shining receptacles. Adiyogi Shiva could not ignore them anymore, and on Guru Purnima the first Yogi decided to become the first Guru and began transmitting the science of Yoga.
Various masters have stated that the grace of the Guru doesn’t require much but a simple wholehearted devotion. Such devotion need not be huge, convincing, or hard. Just a simple, dedicated gratitude is enough to receive the grace.
However, if you feel like it, there are many ways to express this devotion towards your Guru. But before that, let’s take a look at how to gear up for Guru Purnima Day:
Wake up early: Waking up before sunrise is effective both for conducting rituals as well as allows you a head start to seamlessly fit the added activity on the Guru Purnima eve into your daily routine.
Shower: Shower not only helps in cleaning the body but also refreshes the body and mind for the day. A cold water bath is preferable as it will make you more receptive.
You can also buy a few flowers to decorate your home space.
Simple Ways to Celebrate Guru Purnima
1.Dedicate a place for the photo of a Guru. Before doing that you can clean the place with a heart full of affection.
2. Place some flowers and fruit as an offering to your Guru.
3. Light a lamp in front of the Guru’s photo as it will create a conducive atmosphere for you to connect with your Guru.
4. You can offer a simple chant to your Guru:
Guru Brahma Gurur Vishnu,
Gurur Devo Maheshwaraha
Guru Sakshaat Param Brahma,
Tasmai Shri Guruve Namah
The meaning of the chant is: Guru is Brahma, Guru is Vishnu, Guru is Maheshwara.
Guru is none other than the Supreme Lord himself. Oh Guru, please accept my salutations and bless me.
Attend Satsangs Online
On Guru Purnima Day, Satsangs conducted by many great masters of our times can be attended online. Sadhguru the renowned Indian Yogi and Mystic will be hosting a Guru Purnima Satsang on June 3, 2023 at 9.30 PM IST on YouTube.
We wish you a Happy Guru Purnima! May the Guru’s Grace always be upon you.
A lawyer by vocation, Rytham Taneja is a social media manager and a volunteer with Isha Foundation.
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