Here are a few excerpts from Guru Poornima discourses given by Sri Sathya Sai Baba for individual or group study. ![]() It is a day dedicated to a) remembering the Guru with gratitude, b) reflecting on the Guru’s teachings and c) resolving to put His teachings into daily practice. However, Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba formally revived this ancient tradition of honoring the Guru in 1956 as an important spiritual festival to be celebrated by all aspirants. Guru Poornima is celebrated in the lunar month of Ashad (July) on the full moon day ( Poornima) as a day dedicated to the Guru (spiritual teacher). ![]() In October 1940, Sri Sathya Sai Baba declared His mission and the first message as the Avatar of the age was, “ Manasa Bhajare Guru Charanam, Dusthara Bhava Sagara Taranam…” (O Mind, take refuge at the feet of the Guru He will guide you across this ocean called life.) ![]() Since a very young age, Sri Sathya Sai Baba began His role as a spiritual teacher, guiding all on the path to goodness and godliness through His personal example and through secular initiatives like Pandhari bhajan group (children’s choir) and street theater based on stories from scriptures or contemporary social issues calling for reform and equality. ![]() This is evidenced through the life of holy persons and scriptures. Since time immemorial, across religions, cultures and spiritual traditions there is a deep yearning and reverence for a teacher/guide to lead man through this great adventure called life.
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