Bhubaneswar: Without knowledge and a teacher’s guidance, a person walks through life directionless. Parents are the first teachers of a child and the role is later taken up by a guru, whose contribution is vital.
Guru Purnima is a day dedicated to teachers. It is generally celebrated in India, Nepal and other countries with strong Buddhism and Jainism influence.
It falls on the full moon day (Purnima) of the Hindu month of Ashadha, between June and July. This day marks the peak of the lunar cycle after the solar cycle.
The social media was flooded with message and pictures on Friday, with people expressing their gratitude to the teachers who left a strong impression on their life.
Noted Mahari dancer Rupashree Mohapatra remembered her Gurus Sashimoni Debadasi and Adiguru Pankaj Charan Das and shared her Gurus’ pictures on Facebook and wrote, “On the occasion of Guru Purnima my hearty regards and Pranam to Gurumaa Late Sashimoni Debadasi and to my AdiGuru Late Pankaj Charan Das. Whatever little I could achieve in my carrier of 29yrs due to their blessings and teaching. JAI JAGANNATH.”
Renowned Odissi dancer Saswat Joshi shared the pictures of his parents on Facebook and wrote, “Guru Purnima…I started Aekalavya tribute to Guru Shishya parampara for you… You are my divine source, who has given me power and energy to excel in the art world, on this day I pray for your high success and praying again for our best bonding which is still continuing since 14 years….
Pranam..My father and mother my living Guru, Shree shree Thakur my spiritual guide and all my student who made me their Guru I bow down to all on this great day.”
Film director Nila Madhab Panda tweeted, “Who is a Guru, someone who drives away the darkness in your life and shows u the way, someone who inspires u every moment, remembering #APJAbdulKalam ,sir u left us on this day but you’ll keep inspiring me and countless others for generations to come #GuruPurnima #IAmKalam.”
Cricketer Virendra Sehwag tweeted, “A very significant day in the life of a seeker. May this #GuruPurnima you become receptive to your Guru’s grace. Tributes to all the great Guru’s of this land. High time, we have a holiday on this very significant day.”
Noted musician Shankar Mahadevan also gives all the credit for his success to his gurus and tweeted, “Happiest #GuruPurnima to everyone!!!My pranaams to all my Gurus because of whom, I am what I am today.My best wishes and blessings to all my children & students from the @ShankarMAcademy. Lots of love & good music .”
