Guru Purnima celebrates the human ability to rise beyond physical nature, and the Greatness of Adiyogi, who made this possible. – Sadhguru
Importance and Significance of Guru Purnima
The first full moon after the summer solstice in the month of Ashadha (July-August), is known as Guru Purnima. This sacred day marks the first transmission of the yogic sciences from Shiva – the Adiyogi or first yogi – to his first disciples, the Saptarishis, the seven celebrated sages. Thus, the Adiyogi became the Adi Guru or first Guru on this day. The Saptarishis carried this knowing throughout the world and even today, every spiritual process on the planet draws from the spine of knowing created by Adiyogi.
The word “Guru” in Sanskrit is translated as “dispeller of darkness.” A Guru dispels the seeker’s ignorance, allowing him to experience the source of creation within. The day of Guru Purnima is traditionally the time when seekers offer the Guru their gratitude and receive his blessings. Guru Purnima is also considered an especially beneficial day to practice yogic sadhana and meditation.
Guru Purnima 2019
A rare occurrence, Guru Purnima 2019, will take place during a total lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan).
During lunar eclipses, what would happen in 28 days over a full lunar cycle is happening in a subtle way over the course of two to three hours of the eclipse..
Annadhanam at Isha Yoga Center
On the auspicious occasion of Guru Purnima, make a sacred offering of food to all the seekers and volunteers at Isha
How to Celebrate Guru Purnima?
You can celebrate Guru Purnima here with us at the Isha Yoga Center or at your home.
The celebration at the Isha Yoga Center is open to anyone, free of charge.
- 5:50 – 6:00 PM IST: Guru Paduka Stotram (Listen & download for free)
- 6:00 PM IST: Watch the Live Webstream
- After the Webstream for 10 minutes: Brahmananda Svarupa Chanting (Listen & download for free)
To stay in touch with Sadhguru, download Sadhguru App
Other Ways To Celebrate
Join The Livestream
Join us for the Guru Purnima celebrations through our live webstream and take part in a Satsang with Sadhguru.
Join In-Person
A rare occurrence, Guru Purnima this year will take place during a lunar eclipse. Join us for the Guru Purnima celebrations and participate in a Satsang with Sadhguru on this auspicious occasion.
Annadhanam at Isha Yoga Center
Make a sacred offering of food to all the seekers and volunteers at Isha, on the auspicious occasion of Guru Purnima.
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