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Guru
Purnima (Ashaad Purnima)
is a very important festivity in the
social and national life of our country. Mahrishi Vyas is
an ancient teacher. He designated virtues to the human life and put in place
high morals in the society. By balancing actions and thoughts, he not only
enlightened the path of Bharat but the whole humanity. Hence Mahrishi
Vyas is Jagat Guru (Teacher for all),
therefore the saying “Vyaso Narayanam Swayam”. This is the reason
that Guru Purnima is
also termed as Vyas Purnima.
Purnima (Ashaad Purnima)
is a very important festivity in the
social and national life of our country. Mahrishi Vyas is
an ancient teacher. He designated virtues to the human life and put in place
high morals in the society. By balancing actions and thoughts, he not only
enlightened the path of Bharat but the whole humanity. Hence Mahrishi
Vyas is Jagat Guru (Teacher for all),
therefore the saying “Vyaso Narayanam Swayam”. This is the reason
that Guru Purnima is
also termed as Vyas Purnima.
Notion of Guru
“Akhand
mandalakaram vyaptam yen characharam,
mandalakaram vyaptam yen characharam,
tatpadam
darshityenam tasme shri guruve namah”.
darshityenam tasme shri guruve namah”.
This universe is cyclic in nature.
All mighty God, the formidable force which drives all entities ranging from
unit to universe. Society, nature and all mighty are closely associated with
humans. Guru is the one who enlightens us with all these
associations and knowledge. Whole universe is full of energy. God is there in
all movables and non-movables. It is human endeavour to appreciate and maintain
delicate balance with universe around us. Having a feeling of controlling this
universe is diabolical. To live in harmony with universe is our culture. That
all components of this universe complement each other is the utter truth of
this universe. This forms the basis of our universe. To give and Dontae is our
philosophy. Sacrifice, dedication and harmony are deep rooted in Hindu culture.
This forms the foundation of a peaceful and cheerful human life, thus a peaceful
and cheerful universe.
All mighty God, the formidable force which drives all entities ranging from
unit to universe. Society, nature and all mighty are closely associated with
humans. Guru is the one who enlightens us with all these
associations and knowledge. Whole universe is full of energy. God is there in
all movables and non-movables. It is human endeavour to appreciate and maintain
delicate balance with universe around us. Having a feeling of controlling this
universe is diabolical. To live in harmony with universe is our culture. That
all components of this universe complement each other is the utter truth of
this universe. This forms the basis of our universe. To give and Dontae is our
philosophy. Sacrifice, dedication and harmony are deep rooted in Hindu culture.
This forms the foundation of a peaceful and cheerful human life, thus a peaceful
and cheerful universe.
Daily Experiences
Flora with the help of sun and
through the process of inhaling carbon dioxide and exhaling oxygen prepares its
food. This exhaled oxygen provides the lifeline to human beings. In absence of
flora, this nature would be destroyed. Pollution is a major concern today and
human life seems to be in peril on account of the same. To preserve our nature
human needs to become a better human and humanity needs to be exercised. To
preach humanity a Guru is required. By nature all other living
organisms live in harmony with nature. However, human beings being gifted with
deep intellect, tend to destroy nature with the very same intellect.
Intellectual arrogance causes trouble. Through Guru Puja, we tend
to overcome our arrogance and embrace the virtue of sacrifice.
through the process of inhaling carbon dioxide and exhaling oxygen prepares its
food. This exhaled oxygen provides the lifeline to human beings. In absence of
flora, this nature would be destroyed. Pollution is a major concern today and
human life seems to be in peril on account of the same. To preserve our nature
human needs to become a better human and humanity needs to be exercised. To
preach humanity a Guru is required. By nature all other living
organisms live in harmony with nature. However, human beings being gifted with
deep intellect, tend to destroy nature with the very same intellect.
Intellectual arrogance causes trouble. Through Guru Puja, we tend
to overcome our arrogance and embrace the virtue of sacrifice.
Guru is not an individual, but a
principle
principle
We have been following practice of
revering our Guru for thousands of years now. Our first Guru
was Mahrishi Vyas. Crores and crores of people choose
their Guru in individual capacity. Guru is
revered with all dedication and gratitude and in turn Guru imparts
high morals in the disciples. This is probably the reason why our nation,
society and culture is still intact besides numerous aggressions. Contemporary
society lacks the feeling of oneness. Lack of emotions such as nationalism and
sacrifice is leading to corruption, inequalities, narrow minds, jealousy,
hatred, chauvinism and lesser sensitivities. Sangh chose Bhagwa
Dhwaj as guru. Bhagwa Dhwaj signifies
sacrifice and dedication. Its colour resembles as that of Sun which burns
itself to enlighten the surroundings. All our saints who dedicate their lives
for the eternal pleasure of mankind also wear Bhagwa. Bhagwa
Dhwaj is witness to the history of our nation and civilization.
It is eternal, infinite and everlasting.
revering our Guru for thousands of years now. Our first Guru
was Mahrishi Vyas. Crores and crores of people choose
their Guru in individual capacity. Guru is
revered with all dedication and gratitude and in turn Guru imparts
high morals in the disciples. This is probably the reason why our nation,
society and culture is still intact besides numerous aggressions. Contemporary
society lacks the feeling of oneness. Lack of emotions such as nationalism and
sacrifice is leading to corruption, inequalities, narrow minds, jealousy,
hatred, chauvinism and lesser sensitivities. Sangh chose Bhagwa
Dhwaj as guru. Bhagwa Dhwaj signifies
sacrifice and dedication. Its colour resembles as that of Sun which burns
itself to enlighten the surroundings. All our saints who dedicate their lives
for the eternal pleasure of mankind also wear Bhagwa. Bhagwa
Dhwaj is witness to the history of our nation and civilization.
It is eternal, infinite and everlasting.
Adulate Principles not individuals
Sangh does not believe in adulation of
individuals. Sangh puts credo in principles. Humans are mortals
whereas society is not. Society is eternal. Many great souls existed in
our society, they still exists. We always pay our homages to all such souls.
However for the current task in hand i.e. to organize our society on the basis
of nationalism, RSS chose to place Bhagwa Dhwaj as guru
rather than any personality. It is in line with the principle “Adulate
Principles not individuals”.
individuals. Sangh puts credo in principles. Humans are mortals
whereas society is not. Society is eternal. Many great souls existed in
our society, they still exists. We always pay our homages to all such souls.
However for the current task in hand i.e. to organize our society on the basis
of nationalism, RSS chose to place Bhagwa Dhwaj as guru
rather than any personality. It is in line with the principle “Adulate
Principles not individuals”.
Adulate Principles: Epitome of
Knowledge, sacrifice and grace
Knowledge, sacrifice and grace
“Yagnya” has a very
important connotation in our cultural life. “Yagnya” has
multi-faceted meanings. To sacrifice one’s life to uphold high morals in life
is a “Yagnya”. Donating unfair, harmful and undeserving entities
to fire is “Yagnya”. To lead a life which is faithful,
sacrificing, service oriented and devotional is a “Yagnya”.
Flames signifies fire and revered Bhagwa Dhwaj signifies
flames.
important connotation in our cultural life. “Yagnya” has
multi-faceted meanings. To sacrifice one’s life to uphold high morals in life
is a “Yagnya”. Donating unfair, harmful and undeserving entities
to fire is “Yagnya”. To lead a life which is faithful,
sacrificing, service oriented and devotional is a “Yagnya”.
Flames signifies fire and revered Bhagwa Dhwaj signifies
flames.
We worship faith and denounce
superstitions. We worship knowledge and denounce ignorance. It is the virtue of
our culture to establish scientific temperament in every walk of life.
superstitions. We worship knowledge and denounce ignorance. It is the virtue of
our culture to establish scientific temperament in every walk of life.
True Worship
When we lit a lamp, we give credit
to lamp for the enlightenment. However it is not lamp but the underlying oil
and thread which are burning themselves for the enlightenment.
to lamp for the enlightenment. However it is not lamp but the underlying oil
and thread which are burning themselves for the enlightenment.
Kargil martyrs Maj. Padmapani
Acharya, Gunner RaviPrasad and many others sacrificed their lives to protect
the dignity of our motherland. To make Mangalayan a success, many
scientists sacrificed their personal and family leisure’s.
Acharya, Gunner RaviPrasad and many others sacrificed their lives to protect
the dignity of our motherland. To make Mangalayan a success, many
scientists sacrificed their personal and family leisure’s.
Maharshi
Dadhichi from
ancient era donated his life for general good. It is the culture of our society
and nation to sacrifice. To sacrifice is synonymous to worshipping god. Pregnant
mother follows a discipline for the good health of her child. Our parents
sacrifice all their pleasures for the progress of family. We get food when
farmers sweat in the fields. Infrastructure is developed with the dedication
put in by labourers. We gain knowledge when our teachers teach us with
dedication. Medical services to the needy are provided when doctors decide to
do so. Hence all our endeavours have an implicit sense of service and
sacrifice. Money is just one of the instruments of our lives. All our gestures
ought to be executed with a sense to serve. However such emotions are lacking
in our social discourse.
Dadhichi from
ancient era donated his life for general good. It is the culture of our society
and nation to sacrifice. To sacrifice is synonymous to worshipping god. Pregnant
mother follows a discipline for the good health of her child. Our parents
sacrifice all their pleasures for the progress of family. We get food when
farmers sweat in the fields. Infrastructure is developed with the dedication
put in by labourers. We gain knowledge when our teachers teach us with
dedication. Medical services to the needy are provided when doctors decide to
do so. Hence all our endeavours have an implicit sense of service and
sacrifice. Money is just one of the instruments of our lives. All our gestures
ought to be executed with a sense to serve. However such emotions are lacking
in our social discourse.
Rashtray
Swaha: Idam na mam’
Swaha: Idam na mam’
To reincarnate the virtues of
sacrifice in society and individuals, Param Pujyaniya Dr.
Hedgewar Ji commenced the practice of Guru Puja. As Bhagwa
Dhwaj is our guru, we worship Bhagwa Dhwaj on
Guru Puja day.
sacrifice in society and individuals, Param Pujyaniya Dr.
Hedgewar Ji commenced the practice of Guru Puja. As Bhagwa
Dhwaj is our guru, we worship Bhagwa Dhwaj on
Guru Puja day.
Although a human being acquires
physical, intellectual and financial strength through one’s determination but
one does not own it. Owner is all mighty who has reincarnated himself in the
form of society. We should only possess what we need. Once family needs are
met, rest of the resources, be it money, time or knowledge, should be given
back to society. It is indeed true worship. We should realize that all our
possessions are coming from our society. All that we have belongs to all mighty
and society. While venerating Sun, we take water from a water source and pour
it back in the same source. There is no respectable place for egos. However
what we see today is the increasing prominence of self-egos around. And hence
the strengthening of demoniac tendencies such as jealousy, egotism, greed for
position and selfishness. Guru Puja is deifying virtues of
sacrifice, devotion and affection which helps us to overcome such demoniac
tendencies.
physical, intellectual and financial strength through one’s determination but
one does not own it. Owner is all mighty who has reincarnated himself in the
form of society. We should only possess what we need. Once family needs are
met, rest of the resources, be it money, time or knowledge, should be given
back to society. It is indeed true worship. We should realize that all our
possessions are coming from our society. All that we have belongs to all mighty
and society. While venerating Sun, we take water from a water source and pour
it back in the same source. There is no respectable place for egos. However
what we see today is the increasing prominence of self-egos around. And hence
the strengthening of demoniac tendencies such as jealousy, egotism, greed for
position and selfishness. Guru Puja is deifying virtues of
sacrifice, devotion and affection which helps us to overcome such demoniac
tendencies.
“Shivobhutva
Shivayanjet”,
i.e. to imbibe Shiva in oneself while worshipping him. We are
imbibing virtues of sacrifice and devotion while worshipping Bhagwa Dhwaj
as Guru. We need to serve our society with such virtues. Sangh
founder Dr. HedgewarJi dedicated his life to the society. He
moulded himself as per his goal. That is why it is said that Dr.
HedgewarJi body came to this earth along with its gaol.
Shivayanjet”,
i.e. to imbibe Shiva in oneself while worshipping him. We are
imbibing virtues of sacrifice and devotion while worshipping Bhagwa Dhwaj
as Guru. We need to serve our society with such virtues. Sangh
founder Dr. HedgewarJi dedicated his life to the society. He
moulded himself as per his goal. That is why it is said that Dr.
HedgewarJi body came to this earth along with its gaol.
Param
Pujyaniya Guruji, after attaining Deeksha from Ramkrishna
Mission wanted to visit Himalayas. However he also chose to
dedicate his energies, knowledge and dedication towards the betterment of
society. Such idols encourage lakhs and lakhs of people, ranging from labourers
to professional from Kashmir to Kanyakumari, to dedicate their resources for
the general good of society. Many social, cultural and religious organizations
are participants to this noble goal.
Pujyaniya Guruji, after attaining Deeksha from Ramkrishna
Mission wanted to visit Himalayas. However he also chose to
dedicate his energies, knowledge and dedication towards the betterment of
society. Such idols encourage lakhs and lakhs of people, ranging from labourers
to professional from Kashmir to Kanyakumari, to dedicate their resources for
the general good of society. Many social, cultural and religious organizations
are participants to this noble goal.
Guru Puja is celebrated every year
by every swayamsewak on Ashaad Purnima. With this
they get on to the path of enhancing their body, soul and finances using fair
means. Such spiritual thoughts enhances one’s personality to unimaginable
levels and benefit society at large.
by every swayamsewak on Ashaad Purnima. With this
they get on to the path of enhancing their body, soul and finances using fair
means. Such spiritual thoughts enhances one’s personality to unimaginable
levels and benefit society at large.
This is not a donation, this is not
a favour but this is our duty. To sacrifice is probably the most meaningful
aspect of our life. There is nothing wrong in working for family but to work
only for family is not prudent. Dedication we show towards our family ought to
be shown towards society as well. Such sentiments need to be propagated so as
to mitigate the tendencies of corruption, violence and jealousy.
a favour but this is our duty. To sacrifice is probably the most meaningful
aspect of our life. There is nothing wrong in working for family but to work
only for family is not prudent. Dedication we show towards our family ought to
be shown towards society as well. Such sentiments need to be propagated so as
to mitigate the tendencies of corruption, violence and jealousy.
Such sense of sacrifice will give
rise to sense of unity in society. Therefore lakhs of swayamsewaks run
thousands of service programs in society. Volunteers from many other religious
and social organizations lend their hands too for the same. We need to
synergize and synchronize all such efforts. To insulate ourselves from the ill
effects of individual centric adulation, materialism and consumerism is itself
a great meditation. Fundamentalism and materialism is in direct conflict with
all the right virtues of dedication, sacrifice, service, cooperation and
coordination. However to uphold right virtues is the only way out and probably
the only means to achieve good and meaningfulness for human existence.
rise to sense of unity in society. Therefore lakhs of swayamsewaks run
thousands of service programs in society. Volunteers from many other religious
and social organizations lend their hands too for the same. We need to
synergize and synchronize all such efforts. To insulate ourselves from the ill
effects of individual centric adulation, materialism and consumerism is itself
a great meditation. Fundamentalism and materialism is in direct conflict with
all the right virtues of dedication, sacrifice, service, cooperation and
coordination. However to uphold right virtues is the only way out and probably
the only means to achieve good and meaningfulness for human existence.