Sunday 21 July 2024

Guru

The word 'Guru' comes from two Sanskrit words: 'Gu,' meaning darkness, and 'Ru,' which means dispeller of darkness. Combining both, a guru is someone who dispels the darkness of ignorance by showing the path towards knowledge and enlightenment. This day is also celebrated as the birth anniversary of Ved Vyasa, the author of the Mahabharata and a revered sage in Hindu tradition.