Guru Purnima is celebrated on the full moon day in Ashada (July).This year,Guru Purnima,is on the July 18 2008.This day is dedicated to Guru and he/she is honored and given due respect. Sage Vyasa is considered the Adi Guru or the first Guru in Hinduism and therefore the day is also known as Vyas Poornima.
It was our blessings that Swami Virabhadrananda explained to us on 'Guru' and 'Mantra Diksha'. But not all would have the opportunity like us and I am sure there are many out there, who ponder on What is Guru??....What is Mantra Diksha???...Do I need one????...Why????? and many other questions.....
In the conjunction of Guru Purnima,I would like to take this opportunity to share about what I have read in the book titled 'Spiritual Initiation - What it is' by Swami Bhuteshananda. I hope with this some of the question as above will be answered......
What is Spiritual Initiation (Mantra Diksha)
The Sanskrit word diksha means to take the vow of making a beginning. It is translated into English as 'initiation', which means to make a beginning or to cause somebody begin a certain course.
What is a mantra? A mantra is a spiritual or mystic formula, the repetition of which brings about liberation from bondage of ignorance, i.e. liberation from the chain of births and deaths. That is the purpose of mantra diksha.
There is a great deal of confusion in our minds regarding what diksha is and to what extent it is important in our spiritual pursuit. Many people seek diksha without being clear in their minds as to what it meant and what should be achieved by this process.
And diksha means to make a beginning of this repetition of the mantra in a particular process prescribed by the Guru.
A mantra is to be preserved very carefully so that no change may occur in its form and character. Nothing should be added to or subtracted from it.
To be continued tomorrow........
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It was our blessings that Swami Virabhadrananda explained to us on 'Guru' and 'Mantra Diksha'. But not all would have the opportunity like us and I am sure there are many out there, who ponder on What is Guru??....What is Mantra Diksha???...Do I need one????...Why????? and many other questions.....
In the conjunction of Guru Purnima,I would like to take this opportunity to share about what I have read in the book titled 'Spiritual Initiation - What it is' by Swami Bhuteshananda. I hope with this some of the question as above will be answered......
What is Spiritual Initiation (Mantra Diksha)
The Sanskrit word diksha means to take the vow of making a beginning. It is translated into English as 'initiation', which means to make a beginning or to cause somebody begin a certain course.
What is a mantra? A mantra is a spiritual or mystic formula, the repetition of which brings about liberation from bondage of ignorance, i.e. liberation from the chain of births and deaths. That is the purpose of mantra diksha.
There is a great deal of confusion in our minds regarding what diksha is and to what extent it is important in our spiritual pursuit. Many people seek diksha without being clear in their minds as to what it meant and what should be achieved by this process.
And diksha means to make a beginning of this repetition of the mantra in a particular process prescribed by the Guru.
A mantra is to be preserved very carefully so that no change may occur in its form and character. Nothing should be added to or subtracted from it.
To be continued tomorrow........
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The day of full moon (Purnima) in the Hindu month of Ashadh is traditionally marked and celebrated as Guru Purnima. On this day, the Guru is worshipped by the disciples. This is how we can show our love and affection towards them by gifting them stuff like a rocking chair, academic glass nameplate, pen & case set and lots more which will help them in their day to day life.
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