Guru Purnima 2020: July 5, day to pay respect to our gurus or academics
New Delhi:
Guru Purnima is likely one of the most auspicious days noticed to pay respect and keep in mind one’s guru or trainer. It is widely known on the total moon day in Ashadh, the third month of the Hindu calendar. On Sunday, July 5, Guru Purnima coincides with Chandra Grahan or lunar eclipse.
A guru is somebody who leads his disciples from ignorance to gentle and guides them on the suitable path. A guru imparts knowledge and consciousness. Disciples or college students reply to their gurus by working exhausting with full diligence and devotion.
Guru Purnima: Interesting info
Guru Purnima is also referred to as Vyasa Purnima. According to mythology, the author of the epic Mahabharata, Veda Vyasa was born on today.
On today, Shakyamuni Buddha gave his first sermon at Sarnath after attaining enlightenment.
According to the yogic custom, on today Lord Shiva or the ‘Adi Guru‘ or ‘unique trainer’ started the transmission of yoga to the Saptarishis.
Guru Purnima timings
Purnima Tithi begins at 11:33 am on July 4
Purnima Tithi finish at 10:13 am on July 5
(Source: Drikpanchang.com)
Guru Purnima pujas
Many devotees fast on this day and offer prayers to their non secular gurus to hunt blessings.
People who consider in astrology, pray to Guru Graha or the planet Jupiter for braveness, confidence and knowledge.
Some supply prayers to Veda Vyasa for information and knowledge.
Devotees additionally supply prayers to Sage Kapila, usually recognized as one of many founders of the Samkhya faculty of Hindu philosophy. The Vedic sage can be considered an incarnation of Lord Vishnu.
Guru Purnima is widely known in India, Nepal and Bhutan by the Hindus, Jains and Buddhists. Guru Purnima is a good alternative to pay respect and gratitude to the academics who’ve at all times guided us.