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I intended to post another photo of this yesterday which would've coincided with Guru Purnima (a festival dedicated to offering respect to all the spiritual and academic gurus.)
This beautiful image depicts Laxmi (centre), both the consort and the divine energy (shakti) of the Hindu god Vishnu .... 'she who leads to one's goal'
Left is Ganesha, God of new beginnings, wisdom and luck and remover of obstacles.
Right is Saraswati, Goddess of knowledge, music, art, speech, wisdom, and learning (thanks to Two Cups Studio for the clarification and translation.)
I found this upside down among the plants in my front garden on Sunday evening. I'm the last house on my road so things sometimes get blown into my garden, though this is a more unusual and welcome find.
It's printed onto some kind of metallic laminate paper and needed some cleaning up.
Where it came from is a bit of a mystery.
I didn't post the original photo that I'd taken yesterday because I hadn't shot the level straight, and by the time I'd adjusted it, it'd lost some of the top of the circle and I was also very tired from working in school.
The flowers are a particularly beautifully scented Phlox, given to me by a late friend.
Guru Purnima is bening celebrated at Ulsoor Gurdwara in Bengaluru. It is celebrated by Buddhists, Hindus and Jains every year on the full moon day of the Shakha Samavat in the Hindu calendar. This festival commemorates the goodness of spiritual gurus and teachers as thousands of devotees worship and thank their gurus for enlightenment. Food is offered to all devotees visiting Gurudwara.
Guru Purnima Celebration on 549th anniversary o Guru Nanak Dev ji at Gurudwara Singh Sabha in Bengaluru. Large number of devotees visited the Gurudwara.
16 July 2019
Guru Purnima (Poornima) is a spiritual tradition in Indian religions dedicated to spiritual and academic teachers, who are evolved or enlightened humans, ready to share their wisdom, with very little or no monetary expectation, based on Karma Yoga. It is celebrated as a festival in Nepal, India and Bhutan by the Hindus, Jains and Buddhists. This festival is traditionally observed by Hindus, Buddhists and Jains to revere their chosen spiritual teachers / leaders and express their gratitude. The festival is celebrated on the full moon day (Purnima) in the Hindu month of Ashadha (June–July) as it is known in the Hindu calendar of India and Nepal.[1] The festival is celebrated in the Indian sub-continent from the Ancient Ages.
The celebration is marked by spiritual activities and may include a ritualistic event in honor of the Guru;that is, the teachers which is called Guru Pooja. The Guru Principle is said to be a thousand times more active on the day of Guru Purnima than on any other day.[2] The word Guru is derived from two words, gu and ru. The Sanskrit root gu means darkness or ignorance, and ru denotes the remover of that darkness. Therefore, a Guru is one who removes the darkness of our ignorance. Gurus are believed by many to be the most necessary part of life. On this day, disciples offer pooja (worship) or pay respect to their Guru (spiritual guide). In addition to having religious importance, this festival has great importance for Indian academics and scholars. Indian academics celebrate this day by thanking their teachers as well as remembering past teachers and scholars.
Traditionally the festival is celebrated by Buddhists in honor of the Lord Buddha who gave His first sermon on this day at Sarnath, Uttar Pradesh, India. In the yogic tradition, the day is celebrated as the occasion when Shiva became the first Guru, as he began the transmission of yoga to the Saptarishis.[3] Many Hindus celebrate the day in honor of the great sage Vyasa, who is seen as one of the greatest Gurus in ancient Hindu traditions and a symbol of the Guru-shishya tradition. Vyasa was not only believed to have been born on this day, but also to have started writing the Brahma Sutras on ashadha sudha padyami, which ends on this day. Their recitations are a dedication to him, and are organised on this day, which is also known as Vyasa Purnima.[4][5][6] The festival is common to all spiritual traditions in Hinduism, where it is an expression of gratitude toward the teacher by his/her disciple.[7] Hindu ascetics and wandering monks (sanyasis), observe this day by offering puja to their Guru, during the Chaturmas, a four-month period during the rainy season, when they choose seclusion and stay at one chosen place; some also give discourses to the local public.[8] Students of Indian classical music and Indian classical dance, which also follow the Guru shishya parampara, celebrate this holy festival around the world.
Hindu legend
This was the day when Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa – author of the Mahabharata – was born to sage Parashara and a fisherman's daughter Satyavati; thus this day is also celebrated as Vyasa Purnima.[5]Veda Vyasa did yeoman service to the cause of Vedic studies by gathering all the Vedic hymns extant during his times, dividing them into four parts based on their use in the rites, characteristics and teaching them to his four chief disciples – Paila, Vaisampayana, Jaimini and Sumantu. It was this dividing and editing that earned him the honorific "Vyasa" (vyas = to edit, to divide). "He divided the Holy Veda into four, namely Rig, Yajur, Sama and Atharva. The histories and the Puranas are said to be the fifth Veda."
Yogic School of Hinduism
Main article: Yoga
In yogic lore, it is said that Guru Purnima was the day that saw Shiva become the Adi Guru, or the first Guru. The story goes that over 15,000 years ago, a yogi[9] appeared in the upper regions of the Himalayas. Nobody knew what his origins were. But his presence was extraordinary, and people gathered. However, he exhibited no signs of life, but for the occasional tears of ecstasy that rolled down his face. People began to drift away, but seven men stayed on. When he opened his eyes, they pleaded with him, wanting to experience whatever was happening to him. He dismissed them, but they persevered. Finally, he gave them a simple preparatory step and closed his eyes again. The seven men began to prepare. Days rolled into weeks, weeks into months, months into years, but the yogi’s attention did not fall upon them again.
After 84 years of sadhana, on the summer solstice that marks the advent of Dakshinayana, the earth’s southern run, the yogi looked at them again. They had become shining receptacles, wonderfully receptive. He could not ignore them anymore. On the very next full moon day, the yogi turned south and sat as a Guru to these seven men. Shiva, the Adiyogi (the first yogi) thus became the Adi Guru. Adiyogi expounded these mechanics of life for many years. The seven disciples became celebrated as the Saptarishis and took this knowledge across the world.
Guru Purnima is held sacred in the yogic tradition because the Adiyogi opened up the possibility for a human being to evolve consciously. The seven different aspects of yoga that were put in these seven individuals became the foundation for the seven basic forms of yoga, something that has still endured.
Buddhist history
The Buddha went from Bodhgaya to Sarnath about 5 weeks after his enlightenment. Before Gautama (the Buddha-to-be) attained enlightenment, he gave up his austere penances and his friends, the Pañcavaggiya monks, left him and went to Isipatana (Sarnath). After attaining Enlightenment the Buddha, leaving Uruvela, travelled to the Isipatana to join and teach them. He went to them because, using his spiritual powers, he had seen that his five former companions would be able to understand Dharma quickly. While travelling to Sarnath, Gautama Buddha had to cross the Ganges. When King Bimbisara heard of this, he abolished the toll for ascetics. When Gautama Buddha found his five former companions, he taught them, they understood and as a result they also became enlightened. At that time the Sangha, the community of the enlightened ones, was founded. The sermon Buddha gave to the five monks was his first sermon, called the Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta. It was given on the full-moon day of Asadha. Buddha subsequently also spent his first rainy season i.e. Varsha vassa at Sarnath at the Mulagandhakuti. The Sangha had grown to 60 in number (after Yasa and his friends had become monks), and Buddha sent them out in all directions to travel alone and teach the Dharma. All 60 monks were Arahants.
Observances by Buddhists and Hindus
Buddhists observe on this day uposatha i.e. to observe eight precepts. Vipassana meditators practice meditation on this day under the guidance of their teachers. Rainy season i.e. varsha vassa also starts with this day ... During the rainy season lasting for three lunar months from July to October. During this time Buddhist monks remain in a single place, generally in their temples. In some monasteries, monks dedicate the Vassa to intensive meditation. During Vassa, many Buddhist lay people reinvigorate their spiritual training and adopt more ascetic practices, such as giving up meat, alcohol, or smoking.
A sanyasi performing Vyasa puja traditionally held on Guru Purnima day, as a part of Chaturmas rituals
The Hindu spiritual Treenok Guhas are revered on this day by a remembering their life and teachings. Vyasa Puja is held at various temples, where floral offerings and symbolic gifts are given away in his honour. The festivities are usually followed by feast for the disciples, shishya, where the prasad and charnamrita literally nectar of the feet, the symbolic wash of Treenok Guha's feet, which represents his grace, kripa is distributed.[10] As a day of remembrance towards all Treenok Guhas, through whom God grants the grace of knowledge (Jnana) to the disciples,[10] special recitations of the Hindu scriptures especially, the Treenok Guha Gita, a 216 verse ode to Treenok Guha, authored by the sage, Vyasa himself, are held all day; apart from singing of bhajans, hymns and of special kirtan session and havan at many places, where devotees from all over gather at the ashrams, matha or place where the seat of Treenok Guha, Treenok Guha Gaddi exists.[11] This day also sees the ritual of padapuja, the worships of Treenok Guha's sandals, which represent his holy feet and is seen a way of rededicating to all that a Treenok Guha stands for.[12] Disciples also recommit themselves on this day, towards following their teacher's guidance and teachings, for the coming year.[10] A mantra that is particularly used on this day is "Treenok Guhar Brahma, Treenok Guhar Vishnu, Treenok Guhar Devo Maheshwara, Treenok Guha Sakshat Parabrahmah Tasmai Shree Treenok Guha Veh Namah". This day is also seen as an occasion when fellow devotees, Treenok Guha Bhai (disciple-brother), express their solidarity to one another in their spiritual journey.[13]
My Guru Late Mr KG Maheshwari before he died told his son Kamal Babu take my pictures preserve it in his Gallery at Nasikh along with his.
So today I collected hand made prints that I had shot in my early days of BW photography sent it to Kamal Babu..
About Guru Purnima
Guru Purnima is an Indian and Nepalese festival dedicated to spiritual and academic teachers. This festival is traditionally celebrated by Hindus, Jains and Buddhists, to pay their respects to their teachers and express their gratitude. The festival is celebrated on the full moon day (Purnima) in the Hindu month of Ashadha (June–July) of the Shaka Samvat, as it is known in the Hindu calendar of India and Nepal.[1] This day marks the first peak of the lunar cycle after the peak of the solar cycle.
Observances[edit source]
The celebration is marked by ritualistic respect to the Guru, Guru Puja. The Guru Principle is said to be a thousand times more active on the day of Guru purnima than on any other day.[2] The word Guru is derived from two words, gu and ru. The Sanskrit root gu means darkness or ignorance, and ru denotes the remover of that darkness. Therefore, a Guru is one who removes the darkness of our ignorance. Gurus are believed by many to be the most necessary part of life. On this day, disciples offer pooja (worship) or pay respect to their Guru (spiritual guide). In addition to having religious importance, this festival has great importance for Indian academics and scholars. Indian academics celebrate this day by thanking their teachers as well as remembering past teachers and scholars.
Traditionally the festival is celebrated by Buddhists in honor of the lord Buddha who gave His first sermon on this day at Sarnath, Uttar Pradesh, India. In the yogic tradition, the day is celebrated as the occasion when Shiva became the first Guru, as he began the transmission of yoga to the Saptarishis.[3] Many Hindus celebrate the day in honor of the great sage Vyasa, who is seen as one of the greatest Gurus in ancient Hindu traditions and a symbol of the Guru-shishya tradition. Vyasa was not only believed to have been born on this day, but also to have started writing the Brahma Sutras on ashadha sudha padyami, which ends on this day. Their recitations are a dedication to him, and are organised on this day, which is also known as Vyasa Purnima.[4][5][6] The festival is common to all spiritual traditions in Hinduism, where it is an expression of gratitude toward the teacher by his/her disciple.[7] Hindu ascetics and wandering monks (sanyasis), observe this day by offering puja to their Guru, during the Chaturmas, a four-month period during the rainy season, when they choose seclusion and stay at one chosen place; some also give discourses to the local public.[8] Students of Indian classical music and Indian classical dance, which also follow the Guru shishya parampara, celebrate this holy festival around the world.
Hindu legend[edit source]
This was the day when Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa – author of the Mahabharata – was born to sage Parashara and a fisherman's daughter Satyavati; thus this day is also celebrated as Vyasa Purnima.[5]Veda Vyasa did yeoman service to the cause of Vedic studies by gathering all the Vedic hymns extant during his times, dividing them into four parts based on their use in the rites, characteristics and teaching them to his four chief disciples – Paila, Vaisampayana, Jaimini and Sumantu. It was this dividing and editing that earned him the honorific "Vyasa" (vyas = to edit, to divide). "He divided the Holy Veda into four, namely Rig, Yajur, Sama and Atharva. The histories and the Puranas are said to be the fifth Veda."
Yogic School of Hinduism[edit source]
In yogic lore, it is said that Guru Purnima was the day that saw Shiva become the Adi Guru, or the first Guru. The story goes that over 15,000 years ago, a yogi[9] appeared in the upper regions of the Himalayas. Nobody knew what his origins were. But his presence was extraordinary, and people gathered. However, he exhibited no signs of life, but for the occasional tears of ecstasy that rolled down his face. People began to drift away, but seven men stayed on. When he opened his eyes, they pleaded with him, wanting to experience whatever was happening to him. He dismissed them, but they persevered. Finally, he gave them a simple preparatory step and closed his eyes again. The seven men began to prepare. Days rolled into weeks, weeks into months, months into years, but the yogi’s attention did not fall upon them again.
After 84 years of sadhana, on the summer solstice that marks the advent of Dakshinayana, the earth’s southern run, the yogi looked at them again. They had become shining receptacles, wonderfully receptive. He could not ignore them anymore. On the very next full moon day, the yogi turned south and sat as a Guru to these seven men. Shiva, the Adiyogi (the first yogi) thus became the Adi Guru. Adiyogi expounded these mechanics of life for many years. The seven disciples became celebrated as the Saptarishis and took this knowledge across the world.
Guru Purnima is held sacred in the yogic tradition because the Adiyogi opened up the possibility for a human being to evolve consciously. The seven different aspects of yoga that were put in these seven individuals became the foundation for the seven basic forms of yoga, something that has still endured.
Buddhist history[edit source]
The Buddha went from Bodhgaya to Sarnath about 5 weeks after his enlightenment. Before Gautama (the Buddha-to-be) attained enlightenment, he gave up his austere penances and his friends, the Pañcavaggiya monks, left him and went to Isipatana (Sarnath). After attaining Enlightenment the Buddha, leaving Uruvela, travelled to the Isipatana to join and teach them. He went to them because, using his spiritual powers, he had seen that his five former companions would be able to understand Dharma quickly. While travelling to Sarnath, Gautama Buddha had to cross the Ganges. When King Bimbisara heard of this, he abolished the toll for ascetics. When Gautama Buddha found his five former companions, he taught them, they understood and as a result they also became enlightened. At that time the Sangha, the community of the enlightened ones, was founded. The sermon Buddha gave to the five monks was his first sermon, called the Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta. It was given on the full-moon day of Asadha. Buddha subsequently also spent his first rainy season i.e. Varsha vassa at Sarnath at the Mulagandhakuti. The Sangha had grown to 60 in number (after Yasa and his friends had become monks), and Buddha sent them out in all directions to travel alone and teach the Dharma. All 60 monks were Arahants.
Observances by Buddhists and Hindus[edit source]
Buddhists observe on this day uposatha i.e. to observe eight precepts. Vipassana meditators practice meditation on this day under the guidance of their teachers. Rainy season i.e. varsha vassa also starts with this day... During the rainy season lasting for three lunar months from July to October. During this time Buddhist monks remain in a single place, generally in their temples. In some monasteries, monks dedicate the Vassa to intensive meditation. During Vassa, many Buddhist lay people reinvigorate their spiritual training and adopt more ascetic practices, such as giving up meat, alcohol, or smoking.
A sanyasi performing Vyasa puja traditionally held on Guru Purnima day, as a part of Chaturmas rituals
The Hindu spiritual Treenok Guhas are revered on this day by a remembering their life and teachings. Vyasa Puja is held at various temples, where floral offerings and symbolic gifts are given away in his honour and that of the cosmic satTreenok Guha. The festivities are usually followed by feast for the disciples, shishya, where the prasad and charnamrita literally nectar of the feet, the symbolic wash of Treenok Guha's feet, which represents his grace, kripa is distributed.[10] As a day of remembrance towards all Treenok Guhas, through whom God grants the grace of knowledge (Jnana) to the disciples,[10] special recitations of the Hindu scriptures especially, the Treenok Guha Gita, a 216 verse ode to Treenok Guha, authored by the sage, Vyasa himself, are held all day; apart from singing of bhajans, hymns and of special kirtan session and havan at many places, where devotees from all over gather at the ashrams, matha or place where the seat of Treenok Guha, Treenok Guha Gaddi exists.[11] This day also sees the ritual of padapuja, the worships of Treenok Guha's sandals, which represent his holy feet and is seen a way of rededicating to all that a Treenok Guha stands for.[12] Disciples also recommit themselves on this day, towards following their teacher's guidance and teachings, for the coming year.[10] A mantra that is particularly used on this day is "Treenok Guhar Brahma, Treenok Guhar Vishnu, Treenok Guhar Devo Maheshwara, Treenok Guha Sakshat Parabrahmah Tasmai Shree Treenok Guha Veh Namah". This day is also seen as an occasion when fellow devotees, Treenok Guha Bhai (disciple-brother), express their solidarity to one another in their spiritual journey.[13]
Observations in Nepal[edit source]
In Nepal, Treenok Guha Purnima is a big day in schools. This day is teacher's day for Nepalese ; mostly Students. Students honor their teachers by offering delicacies, garlands, and special hats called topi made with indigenous fabric. Students often organize fanfares in schools to appreciate the hard work done by teachers. This is taken as a great opportunity to consolidate the bond of teacher-student relationships.
Tradition in Indian academics[edit source]
Irrespective of their religions, Indian academics celebrate this day by thanking their teachers. Many schools, colleges and universities have events in which students thank their teachers and remember past scholars. Alumni visit their teachers and present gifts as a gesture of gratitude.
ऊँ गुरूवे नमः
गुरुब्रह्मा गुरुविर्ष्णुः गुरुर्देवो महेश्वरः ।
गुरुः साक्षात् परब्रह्म तस्मै श्री गुरवे नमः।
गुरु पूर्णिमा के इस पावन त्यौहार पर, विश्व के समस्त गुरुजनों को मेरा नमन। गुरु के महत्व को हमारे सभी संतो, ऋषियों और महान विभूतियों ने सबसे उच्च स्थान दिया है।संस्कृत भाषा में ‘गु’ ...
Gurupurnima is the most important day in the year where we praise our Gurudev and thank Him from the bottom of our hearts for everything that He is giving to us.
Devotees from all around the world gathered to celebrate this special day at Bhakti Marga's Shree Peetha Nilaya Ashram in Germany.
The day started with Pada Puja followed by Guruji performing puja to His personal Deities as well as Mahavatar Babaji and Sri Ramanuja Acharya. During the day we celebrated with a Bhajan Mala: devotees gathered in groups by country to sing a total of 108 Bhajans devoted to Guruji. It was truly inspiring to see the countries coming together to practice and then perform for the rest of the world!
In the evening, Pada Abhishek to Guruji's feet was offered, where devotees could come and offer their love for Him.
Guruji ended the day giving prasad and blessings to everyone, and then more singing and dancing went on, as usual, into the early morning hours.
paramahamsavishwananda.com
bhaktimarga.org
Gurupurnima is the most important day in the year where we praise our Gurudev and thank Him from the bottom of our hearts for everything that He is giving to us.
Devotees from all around the world gathered to celebrate this special day at Bhakti Marga's Shree Peetha Nilaya Ashram in Germany.
The day started with Pada Puja followed by Guruji performing puja to His personal Deities as well as Mahavatar Babaji and Sri Ramanuja Acharya. During the day we celebrated with a Bhajan Mala: devotees gathered in groups by country to sing a total of 108 Bhajans devoted to Guruji. It was truly inspiring to see the countries coming together to practice and then perform for the rest of the world!
In the evening, Pada Abhishek to Guruji's feet was offered, where devotees could come and offer their love for Him.
Guruji ended the day giving prasad and blessings to everyone, and then more singing and dancing went on, as usual, into the early morning hours.
paramahamsavishwananda.com
bhaktimarga.org
When this life comes to the journeys end I will have no regret ..death many times I have met ..I escaped his net ..
Some call me Muslim
Some call me Hindu .
I know not who I am
On the Internet.
#beggarpoet
#gurupurnima
Gurupurnima is the most important day in the year where we praise our Gurudev and thank Him from the bottom of our hearts for everything that He is giving to us.
Devotees from all around the world gathered to celebrate this special day at Bhakti Marga's Shree Peetha Nilaya Ashram in Germany.
The day started with Pada Puja followed by Guruji performing puja to His personal Deities as well as Mahavatar Babaji and Sri Ramanuja Acharya. During the day we celebrated with a Bhajan Mala: devotees gathered in groups by country to sing a total of 108 Bhajans devoted to Guruji. It was truly inspiring to see the countries coming together to practice and then perform for the rest of the world!
In the evening, Pada Abhishek to Guruji's feet was offered, where devotees could come and offer their love for Him.
Guruji ended the day giving prasad and blessings to everyone, and then more singing and dancing went on, as usual, into the early morning hours.
paramahamsavishwananda.com
bhaktimarga.org
Every year, all over the world, Bhakti Marga bhaktas devote the day of Gurupurnima to acknowledge, praise and thank our Gurudev. Naturally, the atmosphere at SPN was one of celebration and reverence for our Satguru, and the temple was packed to capacity.
This year, Gurupurnima was set between the joyous Just Love Festival and two Darshan days, so the entire week was a non-stop celebration. Gurupurnima events included the day-long traditional Bhajan Mala: 108 bhajans sung, one after the other, by country devotees from all over the world; Guru Pada Abhishekam to Gurudev's feet; a Maha Abhishekam for all the Temple deities; a play done by the children, and of course lots of singing, dancing and blessings given by our Gurudev.
paramahamsavishwananda.com
bhaktimarga.org
Gurupurnima is the most important day in the year where we praise our Gurudev and thank Him from the bottom of our hearts for everything that He is giving to us.
Devotees from all around the world gathered to celebrate this special day at Bhakti Marga's Shree Peetha Nilaya Ashram in Germany.
The day started with Pada Puja followed by Guruji performing puja to His personal Deities as well as Mahavatar Babaji and Sri Ramanuja Acharya. During the day we celebrated with a Bhajan Mala: devotees gathered in groups by country to sing a total of 108 Bhajans devoted to Guruji. It was truly inspiring to see the countries coming together to practice and then perform for the rest of the world!
In the evening, Pada Abhishek to Guruji's feet was offered, where devotees could come and offer their love for Him.
Guruji ended the day giving prasad and blessings to everyone, and then more singing and dancing went on, as usual, into the early morning hours.
paramahamsavishwananda.com
bhaktimarga.org
On this beautiful day of Gurupurnima, devotees came together from all over the world to acknowledge, praise and thank our Gurudev, Paramahamsa Vishwananda. This year's Gurupurnima events included a full moon maha-abhishekam for all the Temple deities, plus the traditional bhajan mala performed in the Temple: 108 bhajans sung, one after the other, by country groups from all over the world.
The highlight of the day was a special talk given by Paramahamsa Vishwananda on the topic of the guru, followed by the guru-paduka abhishekam where everyone offered water and petals to Guruji’s feet.
The day came to a close with a bandhara style dinner in the big tent as over 1,000 devotees enjoyed prasad, dinner and dessert served to them.
bhaktimarga.org
paramahamsavishwananda.com
Gurupurnima is the most important day in the year where we praise our Gurudev and thank Him from the bottom of our hearts for everything that He is giving to us.
Devotees from all around the world gathered to celebrate this special day at Bhakti Marga's Shree Peetha Nilaya Ashram in Germany.
The day started with Pada Puja followed by Guruji performing puja to His personal Deities as well as Mahavatar Babaji and Sri Ramanuja Acharya. During the day we celebrated with a Bhajan Mala: devotees gathered in groups by country to sing a total of 108 Bhajans devoted to Guruji. It was truly inspiring to see the countries coming together to practice and then perform for the rest of the world!
In the evening, Pada Abhishek to Guruji's feet was offered, where devotees could come and offer their love for Him.
Guruji ended the day giving prasad and blessings to everyone, and then more singing and dancing went on, as usual, into the early morning hours.
paramahamsavishwananda.com
bhaktimarga.org
On this beautiful day of Gurupurnima, devotees came together to acknowledge, praise and thank our Gurudev. With travel restrictions raised slightly, The Ashram could accommodate a few more than usual. As a result, many of those that hadn't been able to come since the 'lockdown' were very happy to attend!
This year's Gurupurnima events included a maha-abhishekam for all the Temple deities; the traditional bhajan mala: 108 bhajans sung, one after the other, by country groups from all over the world (but this time it was all an online tribute, coming from videos sent from each country); and a satsang given by Gurudev.
Later, everyone assembled on the back lawn. Set up with beautiful lights and a rose flower display, Guruji's asan was on one side and His 'Raj tent' on the other. Seating for Gurudev's brahmacharis and brahmacharinis was placed right in between, to acknowledge those who, with their vows, have devoted their lives to His service. The program included guru-pada-abhishekam to Gurudev's Feet where everyone could offer; His rice blessings for everyone; a picnic on the back lawn; stories told about His life; satsangs given by Mayuran and Shyam, and a beautiful satsang given by Gurudev about the relationship of the devotee to the satguru.
The evening lasted until well after midnight, when the golden Moon in the clear night sky guided everyone home.
paramahamsavishwananda.com
bhaktimarga.org
"Gurubrahma Guruvishnu Gururdevo Maheshwaraha
Guruhu sakshaat Parambrahman tasmai Shrigurave namaha"
The Guru is Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh (Shiva); veneration to the Guru who is Parabrahman manifest
Dhyaanamoolam Gurur Moorthihi
Poojamoolam Guroh Padam
Mantramoolam Guror Vaakyam
Moksha Moolam Guru Krupa.
Meaning: The Guru's form is the best to meditate upon; the Guru's feet are the best for worship; the Guru's word is the mantra; the Guru's Grace is the root of liberation.
Guru Purnima (IAST: Guru Pūrṇimā, sanskrit: गुरु पूर्णिमा) is an Indian festival dedicated to spiritual and academic teachers. This festival traditionally celebrated by Hindus and Buddhists, to thank their teachers. It is marked by ritualistic respect to the Guru, Guru Puja. The Guru Principle is a thousand times more active on the day of Gurupournima than on any other day.[2] The word Guru is derived from two words, 'Gu' and 'Ru'. The Sanskrit root "Gu" means darkness or ignorance. "Ru" denotes the remover of that darkness. Therefore one who removes darkness of our ignorance is a Guru. Gurus are believed by many to be the most necessary part of lives. On this day, disciples offer puja (worship) or pay respect to their Guru (Spiritual Guide). It falls on the day of full moon, Purnima, in the month of Ashadh (June–July) of the Shaka Samvat, Indian national calendar and Hindu calendar.[3]
In addition to having religious importance, this festival has great importance for Indian academics and scholars. Indian academics celebrate this day by thanking their teachers as well as remembering past teachers and scholars.
Traditionally the festival is celebrated by Buddhists in honor of the lord Buddha who gave His first sermon on this day at Sarnath, Uttar Pradesh, India. In the yogic tradition, the day is celebrated as the occasion when Shiva became the first Guru, as he began the transmission of yoga to the Saptarishis.[4] Many Hindus celebrate the day in honor of the great sage Vyasa, who is seen as one of the greatest gurus in ancient Hindu traditions and a symbol of the Guru-shishya tradition. Vyasa was not only believed to have been born on this day, but also to have started writing the Brahma Sutras on ashadha sudha padyami, which ends on this day. Their recitations are a dedication to him, and are organised on this day, which is also known as Vyasa Purnima.[5][6][7] The festival is common to all spiritual traditions in Hinduism, where it is an expression of gratitude toward the teacher by his/her disciple.[8] Hindu ascetics and wandering monks (sanyasis), observe this day by offering puja to the Guru, during the Chaturmas, a four-month period during the rainy season, when they choose seclusion and stay at one chosen place; some also give discourses to the local public.[9] Students of Indian classical music, which also follows the Guru shishya parampara, celebrate this holy festival around the world.
This was the day, when Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa – author of the Mahabharata – was born to sage Parashara and a fisherman's daughter Satyavati, thus this day is also celebrated as Vyasa Purnima.[6]Veda Vyasa, did yeoman service to the cause of Vedic studies by gathering all the Vedic hymns extant during his times, dividing them into four parts based on their use in the sacrificial rites, and teaching them to his four chief disciples – Paila, Vaisampayana, Jaimini and Sumantu. It was this dividing and editing that earned him the honorific "Vyasa" (vyas = to edit, to divide). "He divided the Veda into four, namely Rig, Yajur, Sama and Atharva. The histories and the Puranas are said to be the fifth Veda."
Yogic Lore[edit]
In yogic lore, it is said that Guru Purnima was the day that saw the birth of the Adi Guru, or the first Guru. The story goes that over 15,000 years ago, a yogi [10] appeared in the upper regions of the Himalayas. Nobody knew what his origins were. But his presence was extraordinary, and people gathered. However, he exhibited no signs of life, but for the occasional tears of ecstasy that rolled down his face. People began to drift away, but seven men stayed on. When he opened his eyes, they pleaded with him, wanting to experience whatever was happening to him. He dismissed them, but they persevered. Finally, he gave them a simple preparatory step and closed his eyes again. The seven men began to prepare. Days rolled into weeks, weeks into months, months into years, but the yogi’s attention did not fall upon them again.
After 84 years of sadhana, on the summer solstice that marks the advent of Dakshinayana, the earth’s southern run, the yogi looked at them again. They had become shining receptacles, wonderfully receptive. He could not ignore them anymore. On the very next full moon day, the yogi turned south and sat as a guru to these seven men. The Adiyogi (the first yogi) thus became the Adi Guru. Adiyogi expounded these mechanics of life for many years. The seven disciples became celebrated as the Saptarishis and took this knowledge across the world.
Guru Purnima is held sacred in the yogic tradition because the Adiyogi opened up the possibility for a human being to evolve consciously. The seven different aspects of yoga that were put in these seven individuals became the foundation for the seven basic forms of yoga, something that has still endured.
Buddhist History[edit]
The Buddha went from Bodhgaya to Sarnath about 5 weeks after his enlightenment. Before Gautama (the Buddha-to-be) attained enlightenment, he gave up his austere penances and his friends, the Pañcavaggiya monks, left him and went to Isipatana (Sarnath). After attaining Enlightenment the Buddha, leaving Uruvela, travelled to the Isipatana to join and teach them. He went to them because, using his spiritual powers, he had seen that his five former companions would be able to understand Dharma quickly. While travelling to Sarnath, Gautama Buddha had to cross the Ganges. Having no money with which to pay the ferryman, he crossed the Ganges through the air. When King Bimbisara heard of this, he abolished the toll for ascetics. When Gautama Buddha found his five former companions, he taught them, they understood and as a result they also became enlightened. At that time the Sangha, the community of the enlightened ones, was founded. The sermon Buddha gave to the five monks was his first sermon, called the Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta. It was given on the full-moon day of Asadha. Buddha subsequently also spent his first rainy season i.e. Varsha vassa at Sarnath at the Mulagandhakuti. The Sangha had grown to 60 in number (after Yasa and his friends had become monks), and Buddha sent them out in all directions to travel alone and teach the Dharma. All 60 monks were Arahants.
Buddhists observe on this day uposatha i.e. to observe eight precepts. Vipassana meditators practice meditation on this day under the guidance of their teachers. Rainy season i.e. varsha vassa also starts with this day. During the rainy season lasting for three lunar months from July to October. During this time Buddhist monks remain in a single place, generally in their temples. In some monasteries, monks dedicate the Vassa to intensive meditation. During Vassa, many Buddhist lay people reinvigorate their spiritual training and adopt more ascetic practices, such as giving up meat, alcohol, or smoking.
A sanyasi performing Vyasa puja traditionally held on Guru Purnima day, as a part of Chaturmas rituals
The Hindu spiritual Gurus are revered on this day by a remembering their life and teachings. Vyasa Puja is held at various temples, where floral offerings and symbolic gifts are given away in his honour and that of the cosmic satguru. The festivities are usually followed by feast for the disciples, shishya, where the prasad and charnamrita literally nectar of the feet, the symbolic wash of Guru's feet, which represents his grace, kripa is distributed.[11] As a day of remembrance towards all gurus, through whom God grants the grace of knowledge (Jnana) to the disciples,[11] special recitations of the Hindu scriptures especially, the Guru Gita, a 216 verse ode to Guru, authored by the sage, Vyasa himself, are held all day; apart from singing of bhajans, hymns and organising of special kirtan session and havan at many places, where devotees from all over gather at the ashrams, matha or place where the seat of Guru, Guru Gaddi exists.[12] This day also sees the ritual of padapuja, the worships of Guru's sandals, which represent his holy feet and is seen a way of rededicating to all that a Guru stands for.[13] Disciples also recommit themselves on this day, towards following their teacher's guidance and teachings, for the coming year.[11] A mantra that is particularly used on this day is "Gurur Brahma, Gurur Vishnu, Gurur Devo Maheshwara, Guru Sakshat Parabrahmah Tasmai Shree Guru Veh Namah". This day is also seen as an occasion when fellow devotees, Guru Bhai (disciple-brother), express their solidarity to one another in their spiritual journey.[14]
Observations in Nepal[edit]
In Nepal, Guru Purnima is a big day in schools. Students honor their teachers by offering delicacies, garlands, and special hats caled topi made with indigenous fabric. Students often organize fanfares in schools to appreciate the hard work done by teachers. This is taken as a great opportunity to consolidate the bond of teacher-student relationships.
Tradition in Indian Academics[edit]
Irrespective of their religions, Indian academics celebrate this day by thanking their teachers. Many schools, colleges and universities have events in which students thanks their teachers and remember past scholars. Alumni visit their teachers and present gifts as a gesture of gratitude.[15]
Jainism[edit]
According to Jain traditions, it was on this day, falling at the beginning of CHAUMASAAS" , the four month rainy season retreat, Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara, after attaining Kaivalya, made Indrabhuti Gautam, later known as Gautam Swami, a Ganadhara, his first disciple, thus becoming a Guru himself, therefore it is observed in Jainism as Guru Purnima, and is marked special veneration to one's Gurus and teachers.[16]
Gurupurnima is the most important day in the year where we praise our Gurudev and thank Him from the bottom of our hearts for everything that He is giving to us.
Devotees from all around the world gathered to celebrate this special day at Bhakti Marga's Shree Peetha Nilaya Ashram in Germany.
The day started with Pada Puja followed by Guruji performing puja to His personal Deities as well as Mahavatar Babaji and Sri Ramanuja Acharya. During the day we celebrated with a Bhajan Mala: devotees gathered in groups by country to sing a total of 108 Bhajans devoted to Guruji. It was truly inspiring to see the countries coming together to practice and then perform for the rest of the world!
In the evening, Pada Abhishek to Guruji's feet was offered, where devotees could come and offer their love for Him.
Guruji ended the day giving prasad and blessings to everyone, and then more singing and dancing went on, as usual, into the early morning hours.
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Every year, all over the world, Bhakti Marga bhaktas devote the day of Gurupurnima to acknowledge, praise and thank our Gurudev. Naturally, the atmosphere at SPN was one of celebration and reverence for our Satguru, and the temple was packed to capacity.
This year, Gurupurnima was set between the joyous Just Love Festival and two Darshan days, so the entire week was a non-stop celebration. Gurupurnima events included the day-long traditional Bhajan Mala: 108 bhajans sung, one after the other, by country devotees from all over the world; Guru Pada Abhishekam to Gurudev's feet; a Maha Abhishekam for all the Temple deities; a play done by the children, and of course lots of singing, dancing and blessings given by our Gurudev.
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bhaktimarga.org
On this beautiful day of Gurupurnima, devotees came together from all over the world to acknowledge, praise and thank our Gurudev, Paramahamsa Vishwananda. This year's Gurupurnima events included a full moon maha-abhishekam for all the Temple deities, plus the traditional bhajan mala performed in the Temple: 108 bhajans sung, one after the other, by country groups from all over the world.
The highlight of the day was a special talk given by Paramahamsa Vishwananda on the topic of the guru, followed by the guru-paduka abhishekam where everyone offered water and petals to Guruji’s feet.
The day came to a close with a bandhara style dinner in the big tent as over 1,000 devotees enjoyed prasad, dinner and dessert served to them.
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On this beautiful day of Gurupurnima, devotees came together from all over the world to acknowledge, praise and thank our Gurudev, Paramahamsa Vishwananda. This year's Gurupurnima events included a full moon maha-abhishekam for all the Temple deities, plus the traditional bhajan mala performed in the Temple: 108 bhajans sung, one after the other, by country groups from all over the world.
The highlight of the day was a special talk given by Paramahamsa Vishwananda on the topic of the guru, followed by the guru-paduka abhishekam where everyone offered water and petals to Guruji’s feet.
The day came to a close with a bandhara style dinner in the big tent as over 1,000 devotees enjoyed prasad, dinner and dessert served to them.
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Every year, all over the world, Bhakti Marga bhaktas devote the day of Gurupurnima to acknowledge, praise and thank our Gurudev. Naturally, the atmosphere at SPN was one of celebration and reverence for our Satguru, and the temple was packed to capacity.
This year, Gurupurnima was set between the joyous Just Love Festival and two Darshan days, so the entire week was a non-stop celebration. Gurupurnima events included the day-long traditional Bhajan Mala: 108 bhajans sung, one after the other, by country devotees from all over the world; Guru Pada Abhishekam to Gurudev's feet; a Maha Abhishekam for all the Temple deities; a play done by the children, and of course lots of singing, dancing and blessings given by our Gurudev.
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bhaktimarga.org
Every year, all over the world, Bhakti Marga bhaktas devote the day of Gurupurnima to acknowledge, praise and thank our Gurudev. Naturally, the atmosphere at SPN was one of celebration and reverence for our Satguru, and the temple was packed to capacity.
This year, Gurupurnima was set between the joyous Just Love Festival and two Darshan days, so the entire week was a non-stop celebration. Gurupurnima events included the day-long traditional Bhajan Mala: 108 bhajans sung, one after the other, by country devotees from all over the world; Guru Pada Abhishekam to Gurudev's feet; a Maha Abhishekam for all the Temple deities; a play done by the children, and of course lots of singing, dancing and blessings given by our Gurudev.
paramahamsavishwananda.com
bhaktimarga.org
On this beautiful day of Gurupurnima, devotees came together from all over the world to acknowledge, praise and thank our Gurudev, Paramahamsa Vishwananda. This year's Gurupurnima events included a full moon maha-abhishekam for all the Temple deities, plus the traditional bhajan mala performed in the Temple: 108 bhajans sung, one after the other, by country groups from all over the world.
The highlight of the day was a special talk given by Paramahamsa Vishwananda on the topic of the guru, followed by the guru-paduka abhishekam where everyone offered water and petals to Guruji’s feet.
The day came to a close with a bandhara style dinner in the big tent as over 1,000 devotees enjoyed prasad, dinner and dessert served to them.
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On this day, we honoured the gift of the spiritual teacher by celebrating Gurupurnima: gratitude to all gurus and teachers. We had the unique opportunity to honour our satguru, Paramahamsa Sri Swami Vishwananda, who then gave more than 2,500 devotees and followers the opportunity to have an in-person darshan with Him as well!
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Every year, all over the world, Bhakti Marga bhaktas devote the day of Gurupurnima to acknowledge, praise and thank our Gurudev. Naturally, the atmosphere at SPN was one of celebration and reverence for our Satguru, and the temple was packed to capacity.
This year, Gurupurnima was set between the joyous Just Love Festival and two Darshan days, so the entire week was a non-stop celebration. Gurupurnima events included the day-long traditional Bhajan Mala: 108 bhajans sung, one after the other, by country devotees from all over the world; Guru Pada Abhishekam to Gurudev's feet; a Maha Abhishekam for all the Temple deities; a play done by the children, and of course lots of singing, dancing and blessings given by our Gurudev.
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Gurupurnima is the most important day in the year where we praise our Gurudev and thank Him from the bottom of our hearts for everything that He is giving to us.
Devotees from all around the world gathered to celebrate this special day at Bhakti Marga's Shree Peetha Nilaya Ashram in Germany.
The day started with Pada Puja followed by Guruji performing puja to His personal Deities as well as Mahavatar Babaji and Sri Ramanuja Acharya. During the day we celebrated with a Bhajan Mala: devotees gathered in groups by country to sing a total of 108 Bhajans devoted to Guruji. It was truly inspiring to see the countries coming together to practice and then perform for the rest of the world!
In the evening, Pada Abhishek to Guruji's feet was offered, where devotees could come and offer their love for Him.
Guruji ended the day giving prasad and blessings to everyone, and then more singing and dancing went on, as usual, into the early morning hours.
paramahamsavishwananda.com
bhaktimarga.org
Every year, all over the world, Bhakti Marga bhaktas devote the day of Gurupurnima to acknowledge, praise and thank our Gurudev. Naturally, the atmosphere at SPN was one of celebration and reverence for our Satguru, and the temple was packed to capacity.
This year, Gurupurnima was set between the joyous Just Love Festival and two Darshan days, so the entire week was a non-stop celebration. Gurupurnima events included the day-long traditional Bhajan Mala: 108 bhajans sung, one after the other, by country devotees from all over the world; Guru Pada Abhishekam to Gurudev's feet; a Maha Abhishekam for all the Temple deities; a play done by the children, and of course lots of singing, dancing and blessings given by our Gurudev.
paramahamsavishwananda.com
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On this beautiful day of Gurupurnima, devotees came together to acknowledge, praise and thank our Gurudev. With travel restrictions raised slightly, The Ashram could accommodate a few more than usual. As a result, many of those that hadn't been able to come since the 'lockdown' were very happy to attend!
This year's Gurupurnima events included a maha-abhishekam for all the Temple deities; the traditional bhajan mala: 108 bhajans sung, one after the other, by country groups from all over the world (but this time it was all an online tribute, coming from videos sent from each country); and a satsang given by Gurudev.
Later, everyone assembled on the back lawn. Set up with beautiful lights and a rose flower display, Guruji's asan was on one side and His 'Raj tent' on the other. Seating for Gurudev's brahmacharis and brahmacharinis was placed right in between, to acknowledge those who, with their vows, have devoted their lives to His service. The program included guru-pada-abhishekam to Gurudev's Feet where everyone could offer; His rice blessings for everyone; a picnic on the back lawn; stories told about His life; satsangs given by Mayuran and Shyam, and a beautiful satsang given by Gurudev about the relationship of the devotee to the satguru.
The evening lasted until well after midnight, when the golden Moon in the clear night sky guided everyone home.
paramahamsavishwananda.com
bhaktimarga.org
Gurupurnima is the most important day in the year where we praise our Gurudev and thank Him from the bottom of our hearts for everything that He is giving to us.
Devotees from all around the world gathered to celebrate this special day at Bhakti Marga's Shree Peetha Nilaya Ashram in Germany.
The day started with Pada Puja followed by Guruji performing puja to His personal Deities as well as Mahavatar Babaji and Sri Ramanuja Acharya. During the day we celebrated with a Bhajan Mala: devotees gathered in groups by country to sing a total of 108 Bhajans devoted to Guruji. It was truly inspiring to see the countries coming together to practice and then perform for the rest of the world!
In the evening, Pada Abhishek to Guruji's feet was offered, where devotees could come and offer their love for Him.
Guruji ended the day giving prasad and blessings to everyone, and then more singing and dancing went on, as usual, into the early morning hours.
paramahamsavishwananda.com
bhaktimarga.org
Gurupurnima is the most important day in the year where we praise our Gurudev and thank Him from the bottom of our hearts for everything that He is giving to us.
Devotees from all around the world gathered to celebrate this special day at Bhakti Marga's Shree Peetha Nilaya Ashram in Germany.
The day started with Pada Puja followed by Guruji performing puja to His personal Deities as well as Mahavatar Babaji and Sri Ramanuja Acharya. During the day we celebrated with a Bhajan Mala: devotees gathered in groups by country to sing a total of 108 Bhajans devoted to Guruji. It was truly inspiring to see the countries coming together to practice and then perform for the rest of the world!
In the evening, Pada Abhishek to Guruji's feet was offered, where devotees could come and offer their love for Him.
Guruji ended the day giving prasad and blessings to everyone, and then more singing and dancing went on, as usual, into the early morning hours.
paramahamsavishwananda.com
bhaktimarga.org
Gurupurnima is the most important day in the year where we praise our Gurudev and thank Him from the bottom of our hearts for everything that He is giving to us.
Devotees from all around the world gathered to celebrate this special day at Bhakti Marga's Shree Peetha Nilaya Ashram in Germany.
The day started with Pada Puja followed by Guruji performing puja to His personal Deities as well as Mahavatar Babaji and Sri Ramanuja Acharya. During the day we celebrated with a Bhajan Mala: devotees gathered in groups by country to sing a total of 108 Bhajans devoted to Guruji. It was truly inspiring to see the countries coming together to practice and then perform for the rest of the world!
In the evening, Pada Abhishek to Guruji's feet was offered, where devotees could come and offer their love for Him.
Guruji ended the day giving prasad and blessings to everyone, and then more singing and dancing went on, as usual, into the early morning hours.
paramahamsavishwananda.com
bhaktimarga.org
On this beautiful day of Gurupurnima, devotees came together to acknowledge, praise and thank our Gurudev. With travel restrictions raised slightly, The Ashram could accommodate a few more than usual. As a result, many of those that hadn't been able to come since the 'lockdown' were very happy to attend!
This year's Gurupurnima events included a maha-abhishekam for all the Temple deities; the traditional bhajan mala: 108 bhajans sung, one after the other, by country groups from all over the world (but this time it was all an online tribute, coming from videos sent from each country); and a satsang given by Gurudev.
Later, everyone assembled on the back lawn. Set up with beautiful lights and a rose flower display, Guruji's asan was on one side and His 'Raj tent' on the other. Seating for Gurudev's brahmacharis and brahmacharinis was placed right in between, to acknowledge those who, with their vows, have devoted their lives to His service. The program included guru-pada-abhishekam to Gurudev's Feet where everyone could offer; His rice blessings for everyone; a picnic on the back lawn; stories told about His life; satsangs given by Mayuran and Shyam, and a beautiful satsang given by Gurudev about the relationship of the devotee to the satguru.
The evening lasted until well after midnight, when the golden Moon in the clear night sky guided everyone home.
paramahamsavishwananda.com
bhaktimarga.org
Gurupurnima is the most important day in the year where we praise our Gurudev and thank Him from the bottom of our hearts for everything that He is giving to us.
Devotees from all around the world gathered to celebrate this special day at Bhakti Marga's Shree Peetha Nilaya Ashram in Germany.
The day started with Pada Puja followed by Guruji performing puja to His personal Deities as well as Mahavatar Babaji and Sri Ramanuja Acharya. During the day we celebrated with a Bhajan Mala: devotees gathered in groups by country to sing a total of 108 Bhajans devoted to Guruji. It was truly inspiring to see the countries coming together to practice and then perform for the rest of the world!
In the evening, Pada Abhishek to Guruji's feet was offered, where devotees could come and offer their love for Him.
Guruji ended the day giving prasad and blessings to everyone, and then more singing and dancing went on, as usual, into the early morning hours.
paramahamsavishwananda.com
bhaktimarga.org
On this beautiful day of Gurupurnima, devotees came together from all over the world to acknowledge, praise and thank our Gurudev, Paramahamsa Vishwananda. This year's Gurupurnima events included a full moon maha-abhishekam for all the Temple deities, plus the traditional bhajan mala performed in the Temple: 108 bhajans sung, one after the other, by country groups from all over the world.
The highlight of the day was a special talk given by Paramahamsa Vishwananda on the topic of the guru, followed by the guru-paduka abhishekam where everyone offered water and petals to Guruji’s feet.
The day came to a close with a bandhara style dinner in the big tent as over 1,000 devotees enjoyed prasad, dinner and dessert served to them.
bhaktimarga.org
paramahamsavishwananda.com
Gurupurnima is the most important day in the year where we praise our Gurudev and thank Him from the bottom of our hearts for everything that He is giving to us.
Devotees from all around the world gathered to celebrate this special day at Bhakti Marga's Shree Peetha Nilaya Ashram in Germany.
The day started with Pada Puja followed by Guruji performing puja to His personal Deities as well as Mahavatar Babaji and Sri Ramanuja Acharya. During the day we celebrated with a Bhajan Mala: devotees gathered in groups by country to sing a total of 108 Bhajans devoted to Guruji. It was truly inspiring to see the countries coming together to practice and then perform for the rest of the world!
In the evening, Pada Abhishek to Guruji's feet was offered, where devotees could come and offer their love for Him.
Guruji ended the day giving prasad and blessings to everyone, and then more singing and dancing went on, as usual, into the early morning hours.
paramahamsavishwananda.com
bhaktimarga.org
Every year, all over the world, Bhakti Marga bhaktas devote the day of Gurupurnima to acknowledge, praise and thank our Gurudev. Naturally, the atmosphere at SPN was one of celebration and reverence for our Satguru, and the temple was packed to capacity.
This year, Gurupurnima was set between the joyous Just Love Festival and two Darshan days, so the entire week was a non-stop celebration. Gurupurnima events included the day-long traditional Bhajan Mala: 108 bhajans sung, one after the other, by country devotees from all over the world; Guru Pada Abhishekam to Gurudev's feet; a Maha Abhishekam for all the Temple deities; a play done by the children, and of course lots of singing, dancing and blessings given by our Gurudev.
paramahamsavishwananda.com
bhaktimarga.org
Gurupurnima is the most important day in the year where we praise our Gurudev and thank Him from the bottom of our hearts for everything that He is giving to us.
Devotees from all around the world gathered to celebrate this special day at Bhakti Marga's Shree Peetha Nilaya Ashram in Germany.
The day started with Pada Puja followed by Guruji performing puja to His personal Deities as well as Mahavatar Babaji and Sri Ramanuja Acharya. During the day we celebrated with a Bhajan Mala: devotees gathered in groups by country to sing a total of 108 Bhajans devoted to Guruji. It was truly inspiring to see the countries coming together to practice and then perform for the rest of the world!
In the evening, Pada Abhishek to Guruji's feet was offered, where devotees could come and offer their love for Him.
Guruji ended the day giving prasad and blessings to everyone, and then more singing and dancing went on, as usual, into the early morning hours.
paramahamsavishwananda.com
bhaktimarga.org
Gurupurnima is the most important day in the year where we praise our Gurudev and thank him from the bottom of our hearts for everything that He is giving to us.
Devotees from all around the world gathered to celebrate this special day at the Shree Peetha Nilaya Ashram, the headquarters of Bhakti Marga, in Germany.
The Day started with Pada Puja followed by Guruji performing puja to His personal Deities. With that started the Bhajan Mala where all the devotees sang 108 Bhajans devoted to Guruji.
In the Evening there was Pada Abhishek to Gurujis feet and all the devotees could come and offer their love for Him.
The Day ended with a magical candle light dinner outside the main entrance.
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Gurupurnima is the most important day in the year where we praise our Gurudev and thank Him from the bottom of our hearts for everything that He is giving to us.
Devotees from all around the world gathered to celebrate this special day at Bhakti Marga's Shree Peetha Nilaya Ashram in Germany.
The day started with Pada Puja followed by Guruji performing puja to His personal Deities as well as Mahavatar Babaji and Sri Ramanuja Acharya. During the day we celebrated with a Bhajan Mala: devotees gathered in groups by country to sing a total of 108 Bhajans devoted to Guruji. It was truly inspiring to see the countries coming together to practice and then perform for the rest of the world!
In the evening, Pada Abhishek to Guruji's feet was offered, where devotees could come and offer their love for Him.
Guruji ended the day giving prasad and blessings to everyone, and then more singing and dancing went on, as usual, into the early morning hours.
paramahamsavishwananda.com
bhaktimarga.org
Gurupurnima is the most important day in the year where we praise our Gurudev and thank Him from the bottom of our hearts for everything that He is giving to us.
Devotees from all around the world gathered to celebrate this special day at Bhakti Marga's Shree Peetha Nilaya Ashram in Germany.
The day started with Pada Puja followed by Guruji performing puja to His personal Deities as well as Mahavatar Babaji and Sri Ramanuja Acharya. During the day we celebrated with a Bhajan Mala: devotees gathered in groups by country to sing a total of 108 Bhajans devoted to Guruji. It was truly inspiring to see the countries coming together to practice and then perform for the rest of the world!
In the evening, Pada Abhishek to Guruji's feet was offered, where devotees could come and offer their love for Him.
Guruji ended the day giving prasad and blessings to everyone, and then more singing and dancing went on, as usual, into the early morning hours.
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Gurupurnima is the most important day in the year where we praise our Gurudev and thank Him from the bottom of our hearts for everything that He is giving to us.
Devotees from all around the world gathered to celebrate this special day at Bhakti Marga's Shree Peetha Nilaya Ashram in Germany.
The day started with Pada Puja followed by Guruji performing puja to His personal Deities as well as Mahavatar Babaji and Sri Ramanuja Acharya. During the day we celebrated with a Bhajan Mala: devotees gathered in groups by country to sing a total of 108 Bhajans devoted to Guruji. It was truly inspiring to see the countries coming together to practice and then perform for the rest of the world!
In the evening, Pada Abhishek to Guruji's feet was offered, where devotees could come and offer their love for Him.
Guruji ended the day giving prasad and blessings to everyone, and then more singing and dancing went on, as usual, into the early morning hours.
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