The Guru is considered paramount in Hindu Shastras. The Guru or teacher is the one who imparts us knowledge. Gurus are often equated with God and always regarded as a link between the individual and the immortal.
Learning anything requires discipline and dedication. A guru is an integral part of that learning. If you are sincere and dedicated about learning – whether it is the arts or about life – you will find a guru. To lead and to be led, both the guru and the shishya need sincerity and a dedication to each other. The only qualification a shishya should possess in abundance is unwavering faith in the guru. Seeking the right answers is a must to obliterate any doubts that stay in the mind. But without faith, the teachings of the guru cannot be absorbed to its fullest potential. Our society has progressed so much that information is available at our fingertips. But a guru is the one who gently lets us seek out the truth by teaching us to understand ourselves first. Once this is done, the thirst to know more only increases. This curiosity leads us to the various questions that only a guru can answer.
The day of Guru Purnima is traditionally the time when seekers offer the Guru their gratitude and receive blessings. Maharishi Ved Vyasa, one of the greatest sages in the Hindu religion, was born on this day. We are indebted to this ancient saint who edited the four Vedas, wrote the 18 puranas as well as Up-puranas, and also penned the Mahabharata and the Srimad Bhagavatam. This day is also known as Vyasa Purnima.
Guru Purnima was celebrated in Amrita Vidyalayam with great reverence. The programme commenced with the chanting of Guru Stotram & Ashtotharam, which was then followed by bhajans sung by students and teachers. Children offered flowers at the holy lotus feet of Satguru Mata Amritanandamayi Devi as a mark of their reverence. The program ended with aarti and the chanting of Shanti Mantra.
We are blessed to have Satguru Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, who is leading us through the path to eternal bliss in human form. We offer our gratitude and sincere thanks to our beloved Satguru “AMMA” on this occasion of Guru Purnima.
