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In Sanatan culture, the full moon date of Ashadh month is celebrated with great pomp and devotion as Guru Purnima. This day is also known as the birth anniversary of Maharishi Ved Vyas, who is considered the first Guru of mankind. The role of Guru is paramount in showing the right direction in life, spreading the light of knowledge and removing the darkness of ignorance. However, this question often remains in the minds of many people that people who do not have any physical or ordained Guru, can they also celebrate the holy festival of Guru Purnima and what are the rules for it? In this regard, famous astrologers of Ujjain have shared very important and informative things.
Is it possible to celebrate Guru Purnima without Guru?
According to well-known astrologers of Ujjain, even if you do not have any direct or physical Guru in your life, you can celebrate this festival of Guru Purnima with full devotion. In the Sanatan tradition, the Adi Guru Lord Shiva, the sustainer of the world Lord Vishnu, Ved Vyas ji and one’s own parents have also been given the status of the first Guru. Apart from this, those people who have not made anyone their Guru, on this day, they can consider Lord Shri Vishnu, Devarshi Narad or their Ishtadev as their Guru and worship them duly. Every thing or power which gives spiritual knowledge and good values can be considered as a Guru from whom you have learned something good in life.
Do these special remedies and worship methods on Guru Purnima
If you do not have a Guru and want to get the full results of this day, then after taking bath in the morning, light a ghee lamp in front of the picture or statue of Lord Vishnu and Maharishi Ved Vyas in your home temple. Offer them yellow clothes, yellow flowers, sweets and fruits. After this, chant the mantra “Om Gran Green Gran Sah Guruve Namah” or “Guru Brahma Guru Vishnu Guru Devo Maheshwarah” with devotion. On this day, touch the feet of your parents and elders and take their blessings, because their blessings are considered as fruitful as the blessings of any Guru.
Guru Purnima is the festival of knowledge and dedication.
Guru Purnima is not just a celebration, but it is a day to take a pledge to give up the ego within oneself and walk on the path of knowledge. Astrologer says that if you have not been able to make someone a Guru, then donate education related items like books, copies or pens to a needy student on this day. By doing this one gets special blessings of Mother Saraswati and teachers and all kinds of intellectual obstacles coming in life are removed. Therefore, without any hesitation, celebrate Guru Purnima with full faith and fill your life with positive energy.