The day of the full moon, the day to celebrate and give thanks to all of the gurus in your life. We observed and learned of this holiday yesterday and it was so interesting. On this day, many students often make cards or bring chocolates or flowers to their teachers as a "Thank You."
Many people have at least heard the word 'guru' before, but it is commonly unclear as to what a guru is, or even what the word means, so though I am no expert on the holiday, this is what I have learned.
The Sanskrit root 'gu' literally means "darkness or ignorance," and the 'ru' translates to "the remover of darkness." So, abiding to this definition, our gurus are our mentors who guide us out of the darkness. They are the ones who give us gifts of knowledge, love, support, experience and so on...
At first, I thought gurus were our teachers, and, though this is true, there are also many other people in our lives who are gurus.
I've been able to reflect recently on who my gurus are.
They are my teachers who taught me to be curious and to ask questions, but also to seek answers to those questions. They are the people who taught me that learning is fun, and how to be passionate about education and acquiring knowledge. My gurus are my parents who always care for me and support me. They are the gurus who show me the world, and introduce me to my passions and my interests. They teach me about being thankful for my possessions, but also to take all opportunities given and to cherish every moment of every day. My gurus are my grandparents and my family members who are always there to support me, and lend a hand whenever needed. They always push me to be the absolute best that I can, to set goals, and to constantly remind me that there are endless possibilities in this world. Even younger people can be gurus. My friends are my gurus because they are role models for me and inspire me to adventure and to explore, but are always there for when I fall or don't succeed. They give me guidance when I am confused and feel lost, but they are also the people I am able to learn all my lessons with. My coaches are my gurus because they train me in things I would not otherwise learn. They share their passions, their knowledge and talents with me, and they encourage me to try, try and try again whenever I encounter failure.
These are the people who are accountable for the person I am today. Collectively, they are the reason I think the way I do, the reason I see things how I do, the reason that my name is Sami and the reason that I am currently in India.
So, in light of Guru Purnima, if you are one of my gurus, I thank you for leading me out of darkness, and I urge you to notice and appreciate the gurus currently in your life today. Happy Guru Purnima!
Many people have at least heard the word 'guru' before, but it is commonly unclear as to what a guru is, or even what the word means, so though I am no expert on the holiday, this is what I have learned.
The Sanskrit root 'gu' literally means "darkness or ignorance," and the 'ru' translates to "the remover of darkness." So, abiding to this definition, our gurus are our mentors who guide us out of the darkness. They are the ones who give us gifts of knowledge, love, support, experience and so on...
At first, I thought gurus were our teachers, and, though this is true, there are also many other people in our lives who are gurus.
I've been able to reflect recently on who my gurus are.
They are my teachers who taught me to be curious and to ask questions, but also to seek answers to those questions. They are the people who taught me that learning is fun, and how to be passionate about education and acquiring knowledge. My gurus are my parents who always care for me and support me. They are the gurus who show me the world, and introduce me to my passions and my interests. They teach me about being thankful for my possessions, but also to take all opportunities given and to cherish every moment of every day. My gurus are my grandparents and my family members who are always there to support me, and lend a hand whenever needed. They always push me to be the absolute best that I can, to set goals, and to constantly remind me that there are endless possibilities in this world. Even younger people can be gurus. My friends are my gurus because they are role models for me and inspire me to adventure and to explore, but are always there for when I fall or don't succeed. They give me guidance when I am confused and feel lost, but they are also the people I am able to learn all my lessons with. My coaches are my gurus because they train me in things I would not otherwise learn. They share their passions, their knowledge and talents with me, and they encourage me to try, try and try again whenever I encounter failure.
These are the people who are accountable for the person I am today. Collectively, they are the reason I think the way I do, the reason I see things how I do, the reason that my name is Sami and the reason that I am currently in India.
So, in light of Guru Purnima, if you are one of my gurus, I thank you for leading me out of darkness, and I urge you to notice and appreciate the gurus currently in your life today. Happy Guru Purnima!
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