Guru Purnima, celebrated on the full moon day of the Hindu month of Ashadh, is considered highly auspicious. This sacred occasion is dedicated to honoring and expressing gratitude to one’s guru or spiritual teacher. It also commemorates the birth anniversary of Maharishi Ved Vyas, the revered sage who compiled the Vedas. For this reason, the day is also known as Vyas Purnima or Ashadhi Purnima.
This year, Guru Purnima will be celebrated on Thursday, July 10, 2025.
The day serves as a powerful reminder of the vital role a guru plays in shaping an individual’s life. As Saint Kabir beautifully expressed in his famous couplet:
“Guru Govind dou khade, kaake laagun paay;
Balihaari Guru aapne, Govind diyo batay.”
“If both God and Guru were to appear before me, whose feet should I touch first?
I would bow to my Guru first, for he is the one who led me to God.”
Why Is a Guru Considered Above God?
In spiritual traditions, the guru holds a place even above God, for it is the guru who illuminates the path to the divine. By dispelling ignorance and imparting wisdom, the guru becomes the guiding light that leads one toward knowledge, success, and inner awakening.
Thus, Guru Purnima is not just a festival—it’s a heartfelt acknowledgment of the transformative power of a teacher’s guidance in one’s spiritual and worldly journey.
गुरुर्ब्रह्मा गुरुर्विष्णुः गुरुर्देवो महेश्वरः।
गुरुः साक्षात् परं ब्रह्म तस्मै श्री गुरवे नमः॥
गुरु ब्रह्मा, विष्णु और महेश हैं, वह साक्षात् परब्रह्म हैं, उन श्री गुरु को प्रणाम।-गुरु पूर्णिमा की शुभकामनाएं
Happy Guru Purnima wishes
Guru Purnima holds significance in many cultures, including Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. You can use some meaningful wishes for Guru Purnima to post stories or reels for the festival. Check out these Guru Purnima wishes that you can use:
- Happy Guru Purnima! May you always be blessed with the guidance and wisdom of your guru.
- On this auspicious day, I bow to the divine teacher who lights up our path. Happy Guru Purnima!
- Wishing you a blessed and joyful Guru Purnima. May your guru’s blessings always be with you.
- Happy Guru Purnima! May your life be filled with wisdom and enlightenment.
- Gratitude and respect to all the gurus who inspire and guide us. Happy Guru Purnima!
- May the blessings of your guru lead you to success and happiness.
- Happy Guru Purnima! Thank you for being a guiding light and a source of wisdom.
- May your guru’s teachings always guide you on the right path. Happy Guru Purnima!
- Wishing you a day filled with joy and spiritual growth. Happy Guru Purnima!
- On this sacred day, may you find peace and enlightenment. Happy Guru Purnima!
- Happy Guru Purnima! May your guru’s blessings always shower upon you.
- May you always be blessed with the wisdom of your guru. Happy Guru Purnima!
- Happy Guru Purnima! Thank you for guiding me and helping me grow.
- On this auspicious day, may your heart be filled with gratitude and respect. Happy Guru Purnima!
- Wishing you a blessed Guru Purnima filled with love, light, and wisdom.
