HAPPY GURU PURNIMA

Guru is Aspiration
Guru is Inspiration
May Guru’s blessings always shower on us.

Today is the best day to pay tribute to all the

gurus in our life.
Let us express our gratitude to our Guru - Our
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Teachers , Leaders, Guides through this prayer.

 Everything we need to know about Guru Purnima
Guru or teacher has always been considered akin to God in the
Hindu culture. Guru Purnima is the day to celebrate and pay our
gratitude to our Gurus. It also commemorates the birthday of Ved
Vyasa, who is credited to have
authored some of the most
important Hindu texts of
all times .
 Definition and Etymology

The word ‘GURU’ is a sanskrit term . It is a compound

of two words, gu and ru.
Gu means ‘darkness’ and ru means ‘light’.
So guru is one who dispels the darkness of ignorance
from our heart.
In India this word is used with reverence and is
associated with highest wisdom.
 Why do we need Guru in our life ?

● We need guru to change our attitudes.

● We need guru for removal of ignorance and
illiteracy.
● We need guru to achieve success in our life.
● We need guru to feel the inner self energy.
● We need guru to learn discipline.
Guru shishya relationship……..

Watch and understand the meaning of

reverence…………………
 From ancient gurus to
modern day teachers now
Dr Radhakrishnan: The Best Teacher, Philosopher And
Mentor

Dr.Radhakrishnan's only aim was to

impart students with the best education.
He kept moving from one institution to another, moulding students
into better human beings.
Dr.A.P.J.Abdul Kalam: A teacher till the very end
Dr.Abdul Kalam was an institution-builder and a
team leader who always favoured a strong and self-reliant
India.
Dr. Kalam is also remembered as one who exemplified the
profession of teaching with his inherent passion on for
teaching and for his zeal to inspire children to become good
citizen.
A Guru with a Vision
Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam's message for the youth………
“I always know that I have someone to go to
when I am lost in the web of thoughts or lost
in life. I have my teacher. Happy Guru
Purnima ”