The full moon day in the month is known as Purnima. This day has its own significance. Several renowned Hindu festivals arrive on this day. Besides, most of the Hindu devotees observe a full day fast on full moon day and offer prayers to Lord Vishnu. As the full moon emanates the most vibrant and luminescent energies, the ceremonies or puja offered on purnima are significant for birth, rebirth, creation and manifestation.

The full moon day of a month is a very opportune time for purging many important rituals meant for spiritual advancement, as the light of the full moon illuminates all those things that are hindering in this respect. These rituals are meant for discharging emotional and physical pains and releasing out the miseries and pains from one’s life. Purnima is associated with prosperity and divinity, any task that is done on purnima is expected to be successful.

Similarly, Guru darshan holds its own significance too. The word Guru is derived from the Sanskrit: “Gu” means darkness or ignorance & “Ru” means the remover of darkness. Hence Guru is the who removes the darkness of our ignorance from life. He is the one who leads a shishya from the darkness of nescience to the radiance of wisdom. Darshan is derived from the Sanskrit word darsana meaning “sight,” “vision,” or “appearance.” As per the traditions, one should meet and seek the blessing of our Guru on Purnima. Because Guru darshan is like Shaktipat. Shaktipat is the transfer of spiritual energy from teacher to student to awaken the Kundalini Shakti. It is very imperative to do Guru Darshan on Purnima to gain real wisdom and energy.