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गुरु पूर्णिमा मंत्र — गुरु वंदना

Guru Purnima (गुरु पूर्णिमा) is the full-moon day dedicated to the Guru — the spiritual teacher who dispels the darkness of ignorance. Also called Vyasa Purnima, it honours Maharshi Veda Vyasa, the original Guru who compiled the Vedas. On this day disciples worship their Guru and seek the blessing of knowledge. These are the mantras for Guru Purnima.

Guru Vandana — Guru Brahma Guru Vishnu

The supreme salutation to the Guru — "Guru Brahma Guru Vishnu, Guru Devo Maheshwara" — recited at the start of Guru Purnima worship.

गुरु वंदना

गुरुर्ब्रह्मा गुरुर्विष्णुः

Guru Mantra

Chant "Om Gurave Namah" and "Om Guru Brahma" with devotion, offering your gratitude and surrender to your Guru on this sacred day.

गुरु वंदना

गुरुर्ब्रह्मा गुरुर्विष्णुः

Vishnu Sahasranama — Honour Vyasa

Maharshi Vyasa, whom Guru Purnima honours, gave us the Vishnu Sahasranama. Recite it on Guru Purnima (Vyasa Purnima) to honour the first Guru.

विष्णु सहस्रनाम

शुक्लाम्बरधरं विष्णुं शशिवर्णं चतुर्भुजम् ।

Gayatri Mantra — Light of Knowledge

Chant the Gayatri Mantra, the prayer for the light of the intellect, as you seek the Guru's blessing of wisdom on Guru Purnima.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Guru Purnima 2026?
Guru Purnima in 2026 falls on the full moon (Purnima) of the month of Ashadha, in July. It is also known as Vyasa Purnima, the birth anniversary of Maharshi Veda Vyasa.
Which mantra to chant on Guru Purnima?
Recite the Guru Vandana "Guru Brahma Guru Vishnu Guru Devo Maheshwara, Guru Sakshat Param Brahma Tasmai Shri Gurave Namah", and chant "Om Gurave Namah". Honour Maharshi Vyasa with the Vishnu Sahasranama, and chant the Gayatri Mantra for wisdom.
How to worship the Guru on Guru Purnima?
Bathe early and wear clean clothes. Worship your Guru (or a photo of your Guru / Vyasa) with flowers, fruit, sandalwood and a lamp. Offer dakshina (a gift) and your gratitude, recite the Guru Vandana and Guru mantra, and take the Guru's blessing. Many spend the day in study, japa and seva.
Why is Guru Purnima called Vyasa Purnima?
Guru Purnima honours Maharshi Veda Vyasa, who divided the Vedas, wrote the Mahabharata and the Puranas, and is revered as the Adi Guru (original Guru) of the spiritual tradition. As his birth anniversary falls on this full moon, the day is also called Vyasa Purnima.

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