‘Guru Poornima’ is celebrated in India as a tribute to Gurus. Guru Poornima is basically the festival of ‘seekers’ who seek the Divine knowledge from their Gurus. So, the disciples offer special worship to their Guru. Guru is one who dispels the darkness of ignorance in his disciples. Guru is the one who knows God and who shows the way to Him. ‘Guru Poornima’ is traditionally celebrated by Hindus on the occasion of Maharshi Veda Vyasa’s birthday on every Aashada Pournami. According to an Indian ancient saint Kabirdas, the importance of Guru is more than the God. Thus, the role of Guru is paramount in the society.

  ‘Guru Poornima’ was celebrated in the school on Wednesday, 13 July 2022 to show our gratitude by offering prayers and bhajans to our beloved guru Sri Paramahansa Yogananda with great pleasure. The staff of the school and all the students of classes I to X took part in this celebration. The celebration was initiated at 9:30 a.m. by chanting Gayatri Mantra. The Chief of the institution Mr. K. Anil Babu, our spiritual teacher Ms. Kamakshi, the VAG Army Secretaries Kum. Sreehitha V., and Master Samkit Bothra, and Prgyana Head Kum. KavyaSai B. were invited to light the ceremonial lamp, the symbol of knowledge. 

The tributes began with Ganesh bhajan followed by the bhajans ‘Guru Paaduka Stotra, Manasa Bhajare Guru Charanam …, Guru Hamare Mana Mandir Me …, Guru Krupa Anjana Payomere Bhayi …, Aavo Gurudeva Darshan Dee …, Guru Mahima …’ that highlighted the importance of the ‘Guru’ and the ‘Divinity’ as well. The students of classes VIII to X sang bhajans rhythmically and sincerely to honour and worship Guru – Sri Paramahansa Yogananda.

Intellectuals say, “Deep se Deep Jalaao – Gyan se GyanBadhavo.”  Therefore, on this auspicious occasion of ‘Guru Poornima’, some students presented the teachings preached by our beloved great Guru Sri Paramhansa Yogananda very eloquently. These knowledgeable views of our Guru were taken from his books ‘Seek God, How You Can Talk with God, Living Fearlessly, Nervousness: Cause and Cure and Law of Success’. 

Sri Paramahansa Yogananda says that ‘God Likes Silence’. This is to urge that silence occurs in meditation alone and that assures us peace, consciousness and eternal happiness. Gautama Buddha is the best example for getting enlightened through intense meditation. Sri Paramahansa Yogananda clarifies us that the knowledge of the Divine and practising meditation alone nullify the karmaphalas and unites the soul with the divine’s spirit. Our Guru showed the path for salvation by giving simple techniques to realize the God through meditation. Sri Paramahansa Yogananda affirmed that Kriya Yoga is a traditional, spiritual and specific technique of meditation. Hence, every one practised meditation in three regular intervals for a period of 10 minutes each during the celebration. 

The celebration was ended by offering ‘Aarti’ and the ‘Pranaam’ to ‘Guru’. The programme was concluded at about 11:30 a.m. Later, the school functioned with its timetable as usual. 

One ought to realize that one can lead a happy life by meditating, trusting Guru, obeying Guru and seeking the blessings of Sri Paramahansa Yogananda.

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