Everything You Should Know About Guru Purnima

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Everything You Should Know About Guru Purnima
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Significance

• According to the Hindu culture, a guru is
  considered equal to god so he must be treated
  with respect.
• Students should feel indebted to their teachers
  for spreading enlightenment and guidance.
• As per the Sanskrit phrase Mata Pitah Guru
  Daivam, Guru is placed higher than god.

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Hindu History

• The bond between the Guru and his Shishya is
  celebrated on this day.
• This day is celebrated on the Full Moon day.
• It is also called Vyasa Purnima because it
  marks the birthday of Veda Vyasa.

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Jain History

• Jains celebrate Guru Purnima to venerate Lord
  Mahavira, who became Guru to Gautam Swami.

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Buddhist History

• Buddhists honour Lord Buddha on this day, who
  gave his first sermon on this day.

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Celebration

• Some people observe a fast to honour their
  Gurus.
• Some visit a temple or their teachers to seek
  their blessings.

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• Though different ways are adopted to celebrate
  this day, the underlying sentiment behind Guru
  Purnima remains the same.

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