Guru Purnima, Vyas Jayanti 2022 Celebrated in Kathmandu

Last updated on July 13th, 2022 at 03:24 am

Guru (Teacher) Purnima (full moon) is a tradition dedicated to all the spiritual and academic Gurus, who

are evolved or enlightened humans, ready to share their wisdom, based on Karma Yoga. It is celebrated as a festival in Nepal, Bhutan and India by Hindus, Jains and Buddhists. As per Hindu values, not only teachers but also all seniors in terms of knowledge, strength and experiences are Gurus. Grandparents, parents, maternal uncle, father-in-law, mother-in-law all are also respected as teachers. People and students are celebrating the festival with various organizations across the country.

Guru Purnima and Vyas Jayanti 2022 Celebrated in Kathmandu

Students are observing Guru Purnima (Teacher’s Day) across the country today; 13th of July, 2022. People (mainly students) paid respect and showed gratitude to their Gurus or teachers for imparting education and teachings on the same day. They also offered garlands and delicacies to Gurus or teachers and received blessings from them in return.

People and students are celebrating the festival with various organizations across the country. On the other hand, people have taken to the modern form of communication technology, social networking site like Facebook, Twitter and WhatsApp to pay homage to their Gurus or teachers.

What is the Guru Purnima?

Guru Purnima is a full moon festival celebrated throughout Nepal, Bhutan and India. It is a beautiful celebrations by Hindus and Buddhists to thank their spiritual and academic Gurus for their contribution on enlightening human beings. Guru Purnima falls on the full moon day in the month of Ashadh according to Nepali calendar.  According to the yogic tradition, on this day Lord Shiva as Adi Guru (original teacher) began the transmission of yoga to the Saptarishis (the great seven Rishis). According to Buddhist tradition, on this day Shakyakuni Buddha gave his first sermon at Sarnath after attaining enlightenment.

How to celebrate Guru Purnima? Guru Purnima 2022: Here is how to celebrate

1. Get up early in the morning (as early as 4 oclock depending on Brahmamuhurta) and mediate in the early hours.
2. Cleanse yourself by taking morning bath. Worship the feet of your Guru. If not possible, worship his image offering fruits, flowers, incense and camphor.
3. Observe the fasting. Some prefer observing whole day fasting even without drinking water, some just observe Maun Brat (keeping themselves silence the entire day) or some observe fasting by drinking only milk and fruits.
4. Study or listen to the teachings of your Guru.
5. Offer food to Sadhus and Sanyasis and seek their blessings.
6. Sing and spread the glory of guru and his messages by arranging Saatsang at your house or in your society.
7. Devotees spend the entire day in prayer and take fresh resolves for spiritual progress.
8. People who believe in astrology, pray to Guru Graha (the planet Jupiter) for courage, confidence and wisdom. Some offer prayers to Veda Vyasa for knowledge and wisdom.
9. Devotees also offer prayers to Sage Kapila, often identified as one of the founders of the Samkhya school of Hindu philosophy. The Vedic sage is also thought to be an incarnation of Lord Vishnu.

Guru Mantra:

Gurur Brahma, Gurur Vishnu, Gurur Devo Maheshwara,

Guru Sakshat Param Brahma,

Tasmai Shree Guruvey Namah!

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