Why is Guru Darshan Important on Guru Purnima? | Sudhanshu Ji Maharaj
Why is Guru Darshan Important on Guru Purnima?
Everybody desires completeness in life. An ordinary human being relates this to money, power, name, fame and what not. he lack of such things keeps vexing a person entangled in the illusion of earthly possessions. Even after achieving one thing, the want for another thing starts baffling him. And this cycle of wants, desires, and greed goes on ceaselessly.
As a matter of fact, the lives of ordinary human beings get consumed in earning money, accumulating wealth, building properties to name a few. When the final time comes, we realise the emptiness in life. It also happens that in the pursuit of worldly possessions, many times unethical means are used. This vicious process of wealth accumulation results in the accumulation of ill Karma. No one knows in which yoni (life) they shall be reborn as they cannot escape the fruits of their karmas. Eventually we leave the mortal world without realizing that we wasted this beautiful gift called Life.
But in spirituality, the purpose of life is not about materialistic desires or socio-economic status. A person with a spiritual bent of mind seeks something beyond all these materialistic things. For him the path to reach God matters the most. He knows that it is only the Divine who is poorna (complete) in Himself. Only He is beyond any limitations. He is infinite. He is constant whereas human beings have their own limitations.
Guru Darshan
So, to achieve this limitlessness, it is important to seek Guru Darshan during poornima (full moon) of each month. Guru Darshan is a sacred and unique ritual of seeing and being seen by The Divine Master. In his closeness, we must submit ourselves in His Divine aura. By doing so the spiritual energy emanating from the Guru purifies the subconscious being of the devotee and rekindles the lamp of wisdom in him. Guru darshan helps in washing away sins and instilling positive energy giving the devotee a fresh start on the path of spiritual growth.
So, the question arises why is it important to have a guru in life? The answer is – it is the Guru who shows his disciple the path to reach God. That is why the Guru is regarded as a Supreme God-realized Soul in the Hindu culture.
Gurur Brahma Gurur Vishnu Gurur Devo Maheshwarah;
Gurur Saakshaat Parbrahma Tasmai Shri Guruve Namah.
Guru is the Creator (Brahma), Guru is the Preserver (Vishnu), Gurudeva is Destroyer (Maheshwara), Guru is the absolute (singular) Lord himself, Salutations to that Sri Guru.
Guru Purnima
Guru Purnima is an auspicious occasion dedicated to the greatness of our ancient Gurus. In Sanskrit, Gu means Darkness and Ru means remover. So, a guru is the person who dispels all kinds of darkness from our lives and shows us the righteous path of Dharma through his teachings. And Guru Purnima is the day to express our gratitude towards the great Gurus who have been the torchbearers of Divine wisdom from time immemorial.
One such great guru was Sant Ravi Das , a great saint of medieval India, who preached the removal of caste and gender from the society. His devotion for God was supreme. His profound teachings spread the message of love, equality, peace, unity, and harmony. Meera bai, the great devotee of Lord Krishna, learnt the true meaning of devotion and sacrifice from him.
He is responsible for imparting the pure knowledge to his disciple that removes physical and mental barriers helping him to move towards the spiritual realm in this lifetime. Teachings of a Guru prepare the disciples to face every hardship in life with utmost courage and wisdom. Guru empowers and nourishes his disciples helping them bloom like a lotus flower.
The presence of an awakened Guru enlightens the life of his disciple. The knowledge imparted by him also shapes the future of mankind and society. Having such Guru is indeed a blessing. There is no doubt that the guidance and good values imparted by a Guru build the strong foundation of a civilized society. Everyone must seek Guru Darshan on Purnima and especially Guru Purnima as it is a unique opportunity to attain self-realization and God-realization.