Guru Purnima is a very special day for all Gurus and disciples. This day is celebrated at different times all over the world. Guru Poornima is celebrated on the day of Asar Shukla Purnima every year in Nepal. This day is celebrated with great respect towards their gurus who taught them knowledge, behaviour, education, skills etc.

In 2081/ 2024, Guru Purnima/ teachers day will be held on 6 th Shrawan/ 21 July.

Similarly, Vyas Jayanti is celebrated in Nepal on the day of Guru Purnima. Vyasa is the author of various great books of the Hindu religion including Mahabharata, and Purana. He is considered a living character of Mahabharata. He is known as the Guru of Gurus due to his knowledge of great texts. Guru Poornima is celebrated as Teacher's Day in Nepal. There is a literal difference between a teacher and a guru. Otherwise, both mean to impart knowledge to one's student or disciple.

Lord Buddha preached for the first time on Guru Purnima day. Lord Buddha went to Sarnath and preached to his disciples after attaining enlightenment "Siddhi" through penance. That is why the Guru-disciple relationship is of special importance.

Meaning of Guru

Guru is derived from the Sanskrit word. The words "Gu" and "Ru" are combined to form Guru. "Gu" means dark and "Ru" means bright. Of course, the meaning of guru is to put aside the dark face and light the lamp of light.

Guru is the seer of the world. Guru is a kind person who selflessly imparts his knowledge and experience to his students. One guru has the ability to produce thousands of gurus. The knowledge we get, the behaviour we learn, and the skills we all get are the gifts of the Guru. The practice of Guru Chela has been going on since tradition. A student is incomplete without a teacher and the world is incomplete without a gurus. All gurus are positive thinkers. Therefore, Guru is a positive source of inspiration.

So there is a verse in Sanskrit for Guru, "Guru Brahma, Guru Vishnu Guru Devo Maheshwar, Guru Sakshat Param Brahma Tasmai Sri Guruve Namah:." It means "Guru is Brahma, Guru is Vishnu and Guru is Maheshwar,
The Guru is the real Parabrahm, I salute such a Guru."

Date & Celebration

Guru Purnima is celebrated all over the world. This day is celebrated as Teacher's Day in different countries at different times. Those who celebrate Guru Purnima have no religion, caste or society. Everyone celebrated it together. However, depending on the diversity of religious and social aspects, it can be celebrated on a special day and in a special way.

Guru Purnima/ Teacher's Day is celebrated every year in Nepal on the day of Asar Shukla Purnima. On this day Buddha gave his first sermon. Veda Vyasa was born on this day. Guru Purnima is important because it is associated with great people from history and mythology.

In this years, teacher's day/ Guru Purnima will be celebrated on 6 Shawran 2081 (21 July 2024).

In Nepal, Guru Purnima and Teacher's Day are celebrated with great fanfare. Especially in schools, colleges, and universities Guru Purnima is celebrated in a very proper way. Guru Purnima is celebrated by showing respect to parents, gurus, and teachers who taught us knowledge, education, and behaviour, exchanging wishes and exchanging various gifts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some commonly asked questions regarding Teachers Day/Guru Purnima in Nepal.

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