Guest guest Posted January 19, 2005 Report Share Posted January 19, 2005 THE ROLE OF THE GURU At Shirdi, when Sri Sai Baba was in the flesh, He inaugurated the Guru Poornima by an injunction to H. V. Sathe's father-in-law, to whom he said: " Do you not know that this is Guru Poornima? Bring your worship materials and do your Pooja. " Guru Poornima, also known as Vyasa Poornima, which occurs in the month of Ashadha, is deemed a very important and sacred day from time immemorial. It is dedicated to the worship of Vyasa Bhagawan the author of the Vedas, the Maha Bharata (the fifth Veda) and the Bhagavata. In the Vishnu Sahasranamam, Vyasa has been described as 'Vishnurupaya' and Lord Vishnu as ' Vyasarupaya.' It may, therefore, be said that Vyasa is Guru-God. On the day of Guru Pooja at Shirdi, devotees used to worship the feet of Sri Sai Baba and present him shawls, coins, fruits, flowers, grain, sandal, etc. The benefits that accrue to the devotees performing Padapuja to a Guru on this auspicious day are invaluable. It is my earnest desire and appeal that every religious institution in our country should celebrate the holy Guru Poornima in a fitting manner and that every devotee should try to stick to his own Guru and follow the principles laid down by Sri Sai Baba to attain Paramartha in this very life. May Sri Sai Baba shower His choicest blessings on all His devotees ! Om Shanti: Shanti: Shantihi. n Saints Sayings If any man or creature comes to you, do not discourteously drive him away, but receive him well and treat him with due respect. Sri Hari will certainly be pleased if you give water to the thirsty, bread to the hungry, clothes to the naked and your verandah to strangers for sitting and resting. Our karma is the cause of our pleasure and pain; therefore put up with whatever comes to you. God is the sole dispenser and protector, think of Him always. He will take care of you. Surrender yourself to His feet with body, , mind, wealth and speech i. e., completely, and then see what He does. H. H. SWAMY KESAVAIAHJl'S SELECTIONS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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