Indian Philosophy

Thoughts on Guru Purnima

Thoughts on Guru Purnima

A few thoughts on Guru Purnima and the translation of ideas between the East and West. Any day or time is a good moment to worship the Divine. With this in mind, let’s take a fresh look at Guru Purnima from the perspective of those who invented the occasion. Guru Purnima is defined as…

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Suras and Asuras

Suras and Asuras

The stories of the Suras, Asuras, Rishis and Yogis are largely detailed in the Puranas. This includes the many “divine” antics of both Venus (Shukra) and Jupiter (Brihispati). Following the story line, Shukra was the Guru of the Asuras and Brihispati was the Guru of the Suras. The distinction between the two camps was…

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