Sthitaprajna is a Sanskrit term that means “contented,” “calm” and “firm in judgment and wisdom.” It is a combination of two words: sthita, meaning “existing,” “being” and “firmly resolved to,” and prajna, meaning “wise,” “clever” and “intelligent.”

In the Bhagavad Gita, sthitaprajna refers to a man of steady wisdom. The yogi is described in Sloka 55 as a sthitaprajna when he “renounces completely all the desires of the mind, when he is fully satisfied with his mind fixed in Atman.” The sthitaprajna is also known as a jivanmukta (one who is liberated while still living an earthly life) in some traditions and can be referred to a free soul or self.

According to the Gita, a sthitaprajna: Is free from worldly attachments and aversions Does not need to seek the truth because he sees truth Is free from motives and ego Has attained full knowledge of the Ultimate Reality Does good deeds with no expectations of reward Is aware of the oneness of Reality.

To launch this painting on the auspicious occasion of Gurupoornima today.

Guru Purnima is a celebration of the spiritual and academic Gurus or teachers. Guru is a Sanskrit word that refers to the remover of darkness or ignorance, and Purnima is a full moon day.

On this auspicious occasion, disciples conduct pujas to attain the blessings of their Gurus. There are different stories associated with the celebration of Guru Purnima. As per the Yogic tradition, it was the day Lord Shiva became the first Guru. Around 15000 years back, a yogi came to the Himalayas with extraordinary abilities. He continued to stay there, and people came to visit him. When he opened his eyes, seven men asked him to teach them to experience what he was undergoing. However, the yogi did not reply, and he closed his eyes again. When he opened them 84 years later, the seven disciples were still there. Understanding their need for wisdom, on a full moon day, he became the first Guru. He imparted his knowledge to the seven men who became the Sapta Rishis.

They traveled across the world to spread his wisdom or the seven aspects of Yoga. Each one of them explained one feature of Yoga. Based on the day when Lord Shiva ascended as the first Guru, we celebrate Guru Purnima. The primary focus of celebrating Guru Purnima is to worship and pay respect to our teachers.

How do we celebrate Guru Purnima? There are different ways to celebrate Guru Purnima. On the day of Guru Purnima, you can hold on to a fast. Along with that, you can organize special pujas and rituals to receive blessings from your spiritual Gurus. You can also visit temples and offer your prayers to the divine entities. Several schools and colleges conduct programs to celebrate Guru Purnima and pay homage to the Gurus. We can organise Bhajans and also chant hymns on this auspicious occasion.

Significance of Guru Purnima: Guru Purnima is a festival of immense importance. On that day, the Guru principle is around 1000 times more than others. On the day of Guru Purnima, you can express the gratitude you possess to your teachers. On the day of Guru Purnima, Adi Yogi imparted the knowledge that helped create a bridge between the creator and creations. The ultimate focus is on formulating scientific ways that can assist you in overcoming the various boundaries. We have been creating different physical and other barriers in our lives. Through Guru Purnima, we are trying to transcend beyond them and move towards an eternal realm.

It was on the day of Guru Purnima, Adi Yogi shared the wisdom that made people realize that everything in life is temporal. Another significance of Guru Purnima is that it prioritizes our desire to evolve beyond our present dimension. Guru Purnima is a day of gratitude and gratitude to our Guru Sri Amritananda Natha for all he does for us all with unconditional love. On this auspicious day, we can be thankful for the knowledge and wisdom shared by our Guru. However, we cannot provide anything in return that equals what our Gurus have given us. The only way to enhance what we have attained or learned from our Gurus is to share the light of knowledge with others and keep sharing the light and love. It is always about passing on wisdom to others and keeping it alive.

At Guru Purnima, we can focus on moving beyond the boundaries of our lives and liberating ourselves. Most importantly, we show our respect to our Gurus, who have removed darkness and ignorance from our lives. As the day of Guru-Puja or worship of one’s preceptor this is a day of pure joy to the sincere aspirant. Thrilled by the expectation of offering his reverent homage to the beloved Guru, aspirant awaits this occasion with eagerness and devotion. It is the Guru alone that breaks the binding cords of attachment and releases the aspirant from the trammels of earthly existence.

The Sruti says: “To that high-souled aspirant, whose devotion to the Lord is great and whose devotion to his Guru is as great as that to the Lord, these secrets explained, become illuminated.”

Guru is Brahman or Isvara Himself. He guides and inspires you from the innermost core of your being. He is everywhere. Behold the Entire Universe As Guru-Svarupa have a new angle of vision. Behold the entire universe as Guru-Svarupa. See the guiding hand, the awakening voice, the illumining touch of the Guru in every object in this Creation. The whole world will now stand transformed before your changed vision. The Guru will reveal all the precious secrets of life and bestow wisdom. The Supreme Guru, manifest in visible Nature, will teach you the most valuable lessons of life. The silent all-enduring earth with its lofty forbearance, the shady fruit-bearing tree with its willing self-sacrifice, the mighty Banyan tree (Pipal) reposing with patience in the tiny seed, the dripping drops whose persistence wears away the rocks, the planets and the seasons with their orderly punctuality and regularity are divine Gurus to him who will look, listen and receive.

Purify and Progress Become a personification of receptivity. Empty yourself of your petty ego-sense. All the treasures locked up in the bosom of Nature will become yours! You will have progress and perfection in an amazingly short time. Become pure and unattached as the mountain breeze. As the river flows continuously, steadily and constantly towards its goal, the ocean, by moving every moment of your life towards the Supreme State of Existence-Knowledge-Bliss, let all your thoughts, all your words, all your actions be directed only towards the Goal. The moon shines by reflecting the dazzling light of the sun. It is the full-moon of Purnima-Day that reflects in full splendour the glorious light of the sun. It glorifies the sun. Purify yourself through the fire of service and Sadhana and mantra japa. Make this your goal, to become a living witness to Divinity, the brilliant Sun of suns.

Om Sri Gurubhyo Namaha 🌹👣🌹