Paratpar Guru (Dr) Athavale’s message for Gurupurnima (2021)
Performing spiritual practice is necessary not only to survive the adverse times, but also to get liberated from the cycles of birth and death.
Performing spiritual practice is necessary not only to survive the adverse times, but also to get liberated from the cycles of birth and death.
‘In the event of distress, in past, disciple used to surrender unto his Sadguru and the Guru used to protect the disciple.
The Principle of a specific Deity is present in the atmosphere in a larger proportion on the day of the respective festival or is attracted to the venue where religious rituals of that Deity are being performed.
Gurupurnima is a unique opportunity for acquiring God’s grace. Gurupurnima is a golden opportunity to preserve the Guru-disciple tradition.
Gurupournima is the day to express gratitude unto the Guru. The real mission of the Guru is to turn the materialistic society towards sadhana (Spiritual practice) and help a true disciple attain Moksha (Final Liberation).