Happy Guru Poornima!

This auspicious day holds a special place in our spiritual calendar as it celebrates the revered relationship between a Guru (teacher) and Shishya (student).

(Beautiful paining by Anu)

Guru Purnima is the day when we acknowledge the immense contribution of our Gurus, the torchbearers of knowledge and wisdom, who dispel the darkness of ignorance and enlighten our minds and hearts. In the realm of Vedic astrology, our understanding of this profound science is shaped, honed, and deepened by the invaluable teachings of our Gurus.

On this sacred day, I encourage each one of you to express your gratitude towards your teachers and mentors. Their selfless dedication and teachings have not only enriched your understanding of Vedic Astrology but also guided you towards a path of self-awareness, empathy, and enlightenment.

Remember there is no Jupiter (Guru) without Mercury (Shyshya) and they both go hand & Hand hence its a"Guru Shyshya Yoga". 

To enhance the spiritual significance of Guru Purnima, I suggest you engage in the recitation of the following mantras, which will help you connect deeply with the Guru principle and seek blessings for your spiritual growth. 

Guru Mantra: 

"Gurur Brahma, Gurur Vishnu, Gurur Devo Maheshwara. Guru Sakshat Param Brahma, Tasmai Shri Gurave Namah."

This mantra signifies that the Guru is the creator, preserver, and destroyer, representing the trinity of Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva. The Guru is considered the supreme reality, and we offer our salutations to such a Guru.

Vyasa Mantra: 

"Vyasaya Vishnu Roopaya, Vyasa Roopaya Vishnave, Namo Vai Brahma Nidhaye, Vasishtaya Namo Namaha."

This mantra is dedicated to Sage Vyasa, the author of the great Indian epics, who is revered as the original Guru. This mantra pays tribute to his vast knowledge and wisdom.

Simple Mantra:

"Aum Gurave Namah"

Above mantra is simple and easy to do by everyone.

Sadashiva Samarambham Shankaracharya Madhyamam

Asmad Acharya Paryantam Vande Guru Paramparam.

Ishwaro Gururatmeti Murti Bheda Vibhagine, 

Vyomavad Vyapta Dehaya Dakshinamurataye Namah.

Sarva Vedanta Siddhanta Gocaram Tam Agocaram

Govindam Paramanandam Sadgurum Pranato’ smyaham.

Om Sri Krishna Govinda Narayana.

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Beginning with the all-pervasive Shiva consciousness, to Adi Shankaracharya and all those teachers up to my own Guru, I bow with reverence to the entire Guru Parampara (tradition of teachers).

There is no difference between the Guru, the Self and God. Obeisance to Lord Dakshinamurthy, who is the personification of the Supreme Self that permeates through space.[1]

My salutation to Sri Sadguru Govinda who is of the nature of Bliss Absolute, who can be known only through the import of the essence of Vedanta and who is beyond the reach of the known instruments of perception.[2]

Sadashiva Samarambham

In the beginning was Consciousness. Sada Shiva means what’s always good, what never changes what’s always true, real and good, which is always available, and which is always satisfying to know. Samarambham means “in the beginning”, which means before the world is created.  The world began and the world will end, but before the world began, the world began in something and whatever that something was, that spiritual principle, (it) is here now and we want to contact it. We want to draw its attention to us because It has the power to know. It doesn’t need to know anything, but with the material principle, the Maya principle, then It’s capable of knowing.

In fact that original Consciousness principle is the only knower. Even when you think you don’t know it, it’s really the one that knows whatever is know all the time.

This Guru Purnima, let's renew our commitment to learning, expanding our horizons, and walking the path of wisdom, guided by the light of our Gurus.

Knowledge flourishes 🌱

Sorrow diminishes 😊

Without any reason, joy wells up 🤗

Lack diminishes; abundance dawns 😌

All talents manifest. 🕊️

May these qualities manifest in our lives in the  presence of our Guru🙏🏻

Happy Guru Poornima! ❤️🙏🏻