Guru Purnima 2025: A Celebration of Wisdom and Gratitude

Join us in celebrating Guru Purnima on July 10th, 2025, a day dedicated to honoring the invaluable role of gurus and teachers in our lives. This auspicious occasion falls on the full moon day of the Hindu month of Ashadha and holds deep spiritual significance for many across different traditions.

The Significance of Guru Purnima

Guru Purnima is more than just a festival; it’s an opportunity to express our gratitude for the wisdom and guidance our gurus have imparted. It is a time to reflect on their teachings and recommit to our path of learning and growth. This day marks several significant events in history:

The Birth of Ved Vyasa

Guru Purnima is traditionally considered the birthday of Ved Vyasa, the revered sage who compiled the four Vedas, the Mahabharata, and the Puranas. He is seen as the guru of all gurus, and his contributions to Hindu scripture are immeasurable.

Buddha’s First Sermon

This day also commemorates Buddha’s first sermon after attaining enlightenment, delivered at Sarnath to his first five disciples. This teaching laid the foundation of Buddhism.

Mahavira’s Discipleship

For followers of Jainism, Guru Purnima celebrates the day when Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara, found his first disciple, thus establishing his spiritual lineage.