Celebrated on the full moon day in the month of Ashadha (June-July), Guru Purnima is a holy festival celebrated by Hindus, Buddhists and Jains. This grand festival marks the expression of gratitude and respect to the chosen spiritual teachers or leaders, who act as guiding lights. The word Guru itself translates to dispeller of darkness making it evident of their role in our lives. This year it is being celebrated today on July 21.
Guru Purnima 2024: Quotes by Sadhguru
- “Being a Guru is not a position of power or influence, but one of love and inclusion.”
- “A Guru is one who dispels your darkness. He is able to throw light on dimensions that are not yet in your experience.”
- “A Guru is not someone who comforts you. A Guru is someone who makes you willing to destroy all that is limited in you.”
- “The purpose of Guru is to throw light on dimensions that are not yet in your experience. Growth, not Solace is the purpose of a Guru.”
- “The path is the Guru and the Guru is the path – there is no difference between the two.”
- “A Guru is a presence, not a person. To make use of the energy and possibility, all you have to do is become an opening.”
- “The job of a Guru is not to interpret the scriptures but to take you to another dimension of life.”
- “You do not go to a Guru for solace. He is not a tranquilizer – he is there to awaken you.”
- “The whole art of being a Guru is just this: to constantly puncture people’s ego and still manage to remain their friend.”
- “Guru’s Grace is not designed to fulfil your plans but life’s plan for you.”
