What is the meaning of Guru?
In Sanskrit, the syllable ‘Gu’ means “ignorance” and ‘ru’
means “ to destroy”. Hence, the word “ Guru” means “ One who destroys the
ignorance of his disciples and brings them into the light of knowledge”.The
true Guru, or Spirtual Master, is a perfected Saint who has attained God, and
who descends in this world to help other souls attain Divine love for God.
The relationship between the Guru and the disciple is very
sacred. The Guru molds and sculpts the disciple into a fine human being with
heroic and virtuous qualities.He bestows Divine knowledge to the disciple, for
which the disciple always remains indebted to him.The Guru occupies a very
important position in one’s life and worshipped as the representative of God
Himself!
Difference between Guru and teacher:
It is very much necessary to understand the basic
difference between Guru and teacher.
There is a fundamental difference between a teacher and a Guru.
Teacher is the one who teaches us about the objects and processes of the
external world, while Guru teaches us the techniques of exploring the reality
of our inner being – inner self, by which our life transforms. Progress in life is possible by learning from
a good teacher, but real and ultimate peace and happiness comes only by
learning from an enlightened Guru. Somebody has put it very well that:
When the teacher finishes with you, you graduate.
When a Guru finishes with you, youcelebrate.
When the course is over, you are thankful to the teacher.
When the discourse is over, you are grateful to the Guru.
What is Guru Poornima?
Krishna Dwaipayan Vyas was the son of Sage parashar. He did
tremendous service to humankind by compiling all the edic mantras that were
being passed on by word of mouth until then, and putting them in writtenform.
He also divided them into four parts, and taught them to his four chief
disciples. Hence, he became Ved Vyas.He also revealed many important sciptures,
such as the Mahabharat, the eighteen Purans and Brahma Sutra.He is one of the
twenty-four descensions of God mentioned in the Shreemad Bhagavatam. He is said
to be the first Guru in the present kaliyug, and thus, the day he was born is
celebrated as Gugu Poornima, the day of the Guru.
Our beloved Guru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj:
Fifth original Jagadguru, Shree Kriapluji
Maharaj has shown us the quickest path to attain God, which is Bhakti.
From the unfathomable ocean of scriptures, he has picked the Divine
pearls and given to us its very essence; this is the greatest gift to
the humankind. For that the whole humankind will be indebted to him.
Through enlightening discourses and chanting of the holy
name, Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj (lovingly called Shri Maharaj Ji by His
devotees) has made unceasing efforts to reveal the true philosophy from
the Vedic scriptures to mankind,so that they can attain their true goal of God
Realisation.
Celebration of Guru Poornima:
India is a country full of spiritual aspirants and
preceptors , and this day holds special importance for all of them. Spiritual
seekers wake up early in the morning, before the sunrise, and after a bath the
dya by paying obeisance to their Gur. They wash his feet with water and place
flowers at his Lotus-feet. This special ritual is done with the intention of
surrendering and offering one’s mind to the Guru and to seek his seva, or
service. The whole day is spent in special prayes sung in glory of the Guru.
Guru charanam, sadguru charanam,
vandeham sadguru charanam.
My Sadguru (Spiritual Master) is my only refuge.
I bow again and again to his lotus feet.
Radha Krishna prem bharanam,
vandeham sadguru charanam.
I bow to the lotus feet of the Sadguru,
through whose grace one’s heart is filled
with the divine love of Shree Radha Krishna.
Let’s offer our devotion to Shree Maharaj ji by doing His
aarati.
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