The Power of Guru Purnima: Why Your Guru’s Blessings Matter

Every year, Guru Purnima arrives as a gentle yet powerful reminder, we are not meant to walk this path alone.

Falling on 10 July this year, Guru Purnima is more than just a spiritual occasion. It is a sacred moment to honour the presence of the guru, the one who leads us from darkness into light. A true guru doesn’t just teach. They awaken, guide, hold space, and bring clarity where there was once confusion.

Their wisdom is not just knowledge. It is energy, transmission, and lived experience. A single word or glance from a guru can shift something within you that years of effort could not. And when you seek their blessings with devotion, you welcome in strength, direction, and deep inner grounding.

In today’s world, we often glorify doing everything on our own. But Guru Purnima reminds us that true strength lies in receiving guidance with humility. It’s not about giving your power away. It’s about walking your path with trust and deeper awareness.

What if you don’t have a guru?

Truthfully, I don’t have one either.

On my journey, I’ve been blessed to meet many teachers - mentors, guides, and souls who have shaped me in their own ways. I’ve learnt from each of them, and I carry their teachings with respect. But when I think of my guru, I turn to Shiva.

To me, Shiva is the first yogi, the silent master, the ultimate guide. Until the time my earthly guru reveals themselves, I place my faith in Shiva to lead me there. I trust that when the moment is right, the path will open and the connection will happen.

So whether you have a living guru in your life or you’re still waiting to meet them this Guru Purnima is for you. Bow your head in gratitude, reflect on the guidance you’ve received so far, and invite divine wisdom to light your way forward.

The journey becomes lighter when we walk it with grace, trust, and the blessings of a guiding force.