That is why Guru Purnima is additionally called Vyas Purnima. When one encounters a true Guru, then all the darkness of his life fades. This festival is ideal to determine the value of Guru or teacher in life to the next generation. Therefore, this festival dedicated to Guru has great significance.
On the occasion of Guru Purnima, I am going to enlighten you about the six incredible gurus of India who were not only respected by the gods but also by demons who have been educated through them. Let's know about the well-known guru of Indian Mythology.
1)Ved Vyas-
Image Courtesy BR Chopra's Mahabharat
via dailymotion.com
As indicated by the ancient Indian writings, Maharishi Ved Vyas has the authority of the first guru. That is the reason, Guru Purnima is devoted to Ved Vyas. Maharishi Ved Vyas was considered a manifestation of Lord Vishnu. His full name was Krishnadaipayan Vyas. Maharishi Ved Vyas formed the Vedas, 18 Puranas, and the epic Mahabharata. Maharishi Ved Vyasa is one Chiranjeevi who is yet alive.
2) Valmiki-
Ramayana was written by sage Valmiki. Maharishi Valmiki is regarded as the creator of many weapons. Lord Rama's sons Luv-Kush were the pupils of Maharishi Valmiki. When Lord Ram sent Sita to the forest, she reached Valmiki rishi’s hermitage on the banks of the river Tamasa. There Sita gave birth to twins named Lav and Kush.
Image Courtesy Ramanand Sagar's Ramayan Sage Valmiki tutored both of them the Shastras and the skill of practicing weapons. Luv and Kush were warriors like their father Ram. Because their power and ability are clearly observed during the fight with Lakshman, Bharat, and Shatrughan. They were great warriors. They learned everything from sage Valmiki and were extremely sharp and intelligent.
3) Dronacharya-
Dronacharya and Arjun(Image Courtesy BR Chopra's Mahabharat via dailymotion.com)
Dronacharya was a great archer; his father's
name was sage Bharadvaja. He was the royal mentor of Kauravas and Pandavas. Arjun was
his beloved disciple. Dronacharya had assured Arjun that he would make him the
greatest archer in the world. And therefore to Honor his word, he assured
no one else surpasses Arjun. Eklavya strongly aspired to study under
Dronacharya.
Dronacharya could not
accept him as his student because in those days, as a rule, a mentor of the
royal line was not permitted to train anybody else. Eklavya in his heart had
already assumed Dronacharya as his Guru. He made a sculpture of his Guru and
practiced archery before the statue. When the growing Kauravas and Pandavas, went to the forest for
sport, they met Eklavya who shot five arrows at their barking dog to seal its
mouth without harming it.
Surprised by his talent, Drona and his pupils went to Eklavya and inquired about his Guru. Eklavya showed them Drona’s statue. Since Drona previously assured Arjun that he would make him the greatest archer, Drona had demanded Eklavya to cut his thumb for Guru Dakshina. And Eklavya did not think twice before cutting it off. Famous disciples of Guru Drona were Duryodhan, Dushasan, Arjun, Bhīma, etc.
4) Parashurama-
Lord Parashurama is acknowledged as the sixth
incarnation of Lord Vishnu. According to religious faith, he is also alive in
Kali-Yug. Parashurama was a Brahmin by origin but a Kshatriya by strength, Parashurama was a powerful and brutal warrior
who emerged in an aggressive manner for punishing the cruel Kshatriya kings and
freeing the earth from their wrongdoings. Parashurama's pupils include the name
of famous heroes like Bhishma, Dronacharya, and Karna.
5) Shukracharya-
Shukracharya was the son of Bhrigu Rishi who wrote Bhrigu-Samhita. Guru Shukracharya is acknowledged as the god of the devils. He did hard penance to Lord Shiva and got the "Sanjeevani Mantra" (the mantra which can restore the dead to life). He practiced this Sanjeevani Mantra against Gods in the battle among devils and consequently, devils won many battles and became more and more dominant.
Guru Shukracharya also trained sons of Gods
simultaneously with demons. Shukracharya had tremendous knowledge. In
Mahabharata, he is introduced as one of the trainers of Bhishma who guides him
in political science. Shukracharya's notable pupils include Prahlad, Bali, and
Devguru Brihaspati's son Kach.
6) DevGuru Brihaspati-
Jupiter
has been bestowed with the authority of the Guru of the Gods. Devguru
Brihaspati nourishes and shields the gods from devils. Warriors invoke
Brihaspati for their victory in battle.
Happy Guru Purnima
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Hello friends I am DrRashmi Vajpayee,PhD Awardee,Assistant professor and founder of Rashmi Vajpayee's Confessions on Culture.Here I share everything about Indian Culture and Festivals.I hope you guys enjoy my content so keep reading!.
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