New Delhi: The auspicious occasion of Guru Purnima was celebrated on Monday. On the day dedicated to honouring and showing devotion to gurus (teachers), a staggering 10,000 people gathered to recite the revered Hindu scripture, the Bhagavad Gita at the Allen East Centre in Texas, United States. The event, known as the Bhagavad Gita Parayan Yagya, was the first of its kind in America, as per PTI news agency.
The organising bodies behind this remarkable gathering were Yoga Sangeeta Trust America and SGS Geeta Foundation.
In a remarkable event on Guru Purnima, ten thousand people gathered at Allen East Center in Texas, USA, to recite the Bhagavad Gita together.
This grand scale Bhagavad Gita Parayan Yagya marked the first of its kind in America, organised by Yoga Sangeeta Trust America and SGS… pic.twitter.com/mgwWUblOFQ
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Guru Purnima is a highly regarded festival in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism that pays tribute to spiritual and academic teachers. It is a day dedicated to expressing gratitude and reverence towards the gurus who guide individuals on their spiritual journey and impart wisdom and knowledge. The recitation of the Bhagavad Gita during this event further emphasised the importance of the sacred scripture as a guiding light in one’s spiritual path.
Ved Vyasa, a prominent figure in the relationship between a guru and a disciple, holds significant importance during the celebration of Guru Purnima. This revered day, also known as Vyasa Purnima, is observed to commemorate the birth anniversary of Ved Vyasa, emphasising his pivotal role in the teacher-disciple bond.
