People around the world celebrate the holy day of Guru Purnima to pay respect to their teachers, mentors, and guides. It is like Teachers’ Day. Guru Purnima or Guru Poornima is a common festival celebrated in July (Ashadha). On this day, people worship their teachers and pay thanks for guiding them towards the right path. Guru Poornima is also known as Vyasa Purnima. This day also marks the birth anniversary of sage Veda Vyasa. Last year, Guru Purnima was celebrated on Sunday, July 5. In 2021, it will be celebrated on Saturday, July 24. The same festival will also be observed on July 24 and July 13 in 2022 and 2023, respectively. Read the content and know more about Guru Purnima’s date, time, mantras, and other unique details.
Guru Purnima 2021 importance
The importance of Guru has been explained in the blissful mantra: “Gururbrahma, Guruvishnu Gururdevo Maheshwara, Gurusat Parabrahma Tasmai Sri Guruve Namah.” All of us have heard the unique verse “गुरुर्ब्रह्मा, गुरुर्विष्णु गुरुर्देवो महेश्वरा: गुरुर्सात् परब्रह्म तस्मै श्री गुरुवे नम:” This is not just a verse or mantra shared by Indian mythological scriptures.
The custom of respecting teachers has been part and parcel of Indian culture since the ancient age. All Hindus, Buddhists, and Jains delightfully witness the day as a mark of respect to their gurus. For the first time on Asadh Purnima, some 2,500 years ago, Lord Buddha spoke about the Word of Wisdom. In Hindu culture, the great Trimurti is honored as the greatest gurus of all time. They are Lord Shiva, Lord Vishu, and Lord Brahma.
Purnima Tithi Timings on Guru Purnima Day 2021
• Sunrise — 24 July, 2021 05:58 AM.
• Sunset — July 24, 2021 07:08 PM.
• Purnima tithi begins — July 23, 2021, at 10:43 AM.
• Purnima tithi ends — July 24, 2021, 08:06 AM.
Holy mantras to chant on Guru Purnima
It is not easy to find a Guru, especially in the modern age when everyone runs after money and enjoys prosperity. Without the guidance and blessing of the Guru, one can’t end the darkness and walk on the right path of divinity. Continuous chanting of Guru Mantra is the key to success, and it also leads to the attainment of Guru. You can try out the following mantra to get more from the big occasion of Guru Purnima 2021. These include:
“Om Gurubhyon Namah”
“ॐ गुरुभ्यों नम:”
“Om Guna Gurubhyon Namah”
“ॐ गुं गुरुभ्यो नम:”
“ॐ परमतत्वाय नारायणाय गुरुभ्यो नम:“
Om Paramatattvaya Narayanaya Gurubhyo Namah
“ॐ वेदाहि गुरु देवाय विद्महे परम गुरुवे धीमहि तन्नौ: गुरु: प्रचोदयात्”
“Om Vedahi Guru Devaya Vidmahe Param Guruve Dhimahi Tannou: Guru: Prachodayat”
“गुरुर्ब्रह्मा, गुरुर्विष्णु गुरुर्देवो महेश्वरा: गुरुर्सात् परब्रह्म तस्मै श्री गुरुवे नम:”
“Gururbrahma, Guruvishnu Gururdevo Maheshwara, Gurusat Parabrahma Tasmai Sri Guruve Namah.”
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