Guru- is the Vedic Divine Archetype of the Divine Teacher- giver of knowledge and wisdom. 

Even though we typically think of Gurus as our spiritual teachers and other ‘official’ teachers in our life- like from school and colleges; the truth is that Guru is anyone who ‘teaches’ us- allows the experience and the understanding of deeper insights!

When we consider the deeper meaning of this role- Guru, then we know that Guru can be any person, any situation that has allowed us to learn and grow in life. And ultimately it can be life itself!!

And ofcourse the ultimate Guru is the Divine presence itself!!

Ashadha full moon, i.e. the full moon- which happens in the lunar month of Ashadha (as per the Vedic Hindu calendar) is called as the Guru Purnima. This is the day to pay special reverence to our Guru. 

Remember: Guru is someone who guides us and gives us knowledge and information. But more importantly, he/she gives us the deeper wisdom and insights that help us to walk our life-path. They help and support us when we feel confused or weak on our spiritual path to ascension and higher energy states.

When we feel dejected or depressed, they help us to revive our enthusiasm so we can tackle our challenges and ultimately continue onward our journey!!

A Guru guides us, supports us, helps us, and ultimately nurtures us- at our deeper soul level, so we can fearlessly walk our spiritual path and reach higher dimensions.

This does not have to be the same person- as we progress on our journey, our Gurus can vary- but one thing is for sure that ultimately, it is the guru who shows us the path and provides us the confidence to walk it!!

And ofcourse there is the ultimate Guru of all- Lord Dakshinamurthy. 

On this auspicious day of Guru Purnima, remember to revere, honor, and cherish not just all your teachers and gurus, but also your parents (your first Gurus), life and the Divine Guru.

This July 4-5, 2020 happens to be the day of Guru Purnima.

Happy Guru Purnima everyone and if you have not already checked out the special energy message for this Guru Purnima then be sure to check it out below…

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​How can you bring the wisdom and blessings of the Mother Goddess Archetype- Ma Kali into your life? 

​Can the wisdom and energy of Ma Kali (mother Goddess of divine love, courage and protection) help you to address and solve a nagging chronic problem or something unexpected that crops up in your life?

​Mother Goddess- Ma Kali can help you to muster courage to do what is right in any situation. She can help you to conduct your prayers and sadhana with a renewed depth and intensity! 

​Goddess Kali is a primal divine feminine energy usually addressed as Ma Kali. She represents time as well as the electrical energy in nature. She governs our Prana, i.e. life-force and various subtle energy centers within our body. She specifically exhibits motherly love and protection, where she looks out for her children's well-being and protects them from problems even before they have a chance to manifest!

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​Kali is the primordial energy of creation, the first feminine energy principle responsible for this entire manifested universe. That is why she is often addressed as Adi Shakti- the first energy principle.

For those who may not be familiar with the true Vedic philosophy and teachings, it is important to note that all Vedic and Hindu deities represent cosmic energies that are part of the Divine Universal Energy or the Supreme God-head.  

​Shiva represents the Male Cosmic energy principle of our form-created world and Parvati (who is another representation of Shakti), is the Female Cosmic energy principle.  

Both these primal Male and Female cosmic energy principles are responsible for creating this Universe. Thus Shiva and Shakti together create this form-world as we know.

Kali, who represents Time, is the first and foremost of all Shakti-s, i.e. energy forms. Since all of creation manifests and exits in and thru her, she is also a representation of space- where all things can come into being. 

In this way, Kali represents the Space-Time continuum which allows for this manifested material world to exist. 

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The word Vishnu comes from the combination of two words- Vishwa (cosmos) and Anu (atom- the smallest representation of the whole). 

So, Vishnu is that energy which pervades everything in existence- the living and non-living! 

Nothing can be in existence without Vishnu. Neither the living nor the non-living can exist without Vishnu. It is the very divine essence within everything in existence, not just on earth, but in everything in this cosmos!  
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This cosmic essence, this divinity within everything in existence the “Vishnu” within each one of us, is the very life essence, the soul or atman. 

It is the microcosm Vishnu which is there within each one of us. This microcosmic Vishnu is a fraction of the macrocosmic Vishnu and yet it is a complete representation of the whole. The individual manifestation (an individual, a Jeev-atma) is the atomic version of the bigger manifestation (Param-atma). 

As Lord Vishnu is the very essence within everything, it is his presence that allows any-person or thing to stay in existence. 

Because of this, Lord Vishnu is considered as the one who sustains- manages and maintains this universe. 

And to manage, maintain and sustain, we need nourishment, wealth, affluence, and this is provided by his consort- Goddess Laxmi. Ma Laxmi governs all eight forms of wealth and abundance.

If you are not familiar with the Ashta Laxmi, then you may want to watch:   Goddess Lakshmi (giver of wealth and affluence)- Symbolism and Meaning of Ma Laxmi (Lakshmi) and Eight Forms of Goddess Lakshmi (giver of wealth and affluence)- Who is Lakshmi and her eight forms?

If we are to ever see an image-representation of Lord Vishnu, then many a times Goddess Laxmi is shown at the feet of the Lord Vishnu, in humility and servitude.
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This is because the energy of wealth and abundance, needs to be utilized for the wellbeing and sustenance of the cosmos and so the energy representation of Goddess Laxmi is shown to be in service to Lord Vishnu, who is the sustainer of this universe. 

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Goddess Mata (mother) Sita can be considered as a Vedic Archetype of an ideal or perfect woman. If you are not familiar with the concept of Vedic Archetype, then check out this video.

Now, coming back to Goddess Mata Sita, if one is to observe and study her life, then it is strewn with many challenges, trials and tribulations. But she goes thru all that life brings her way, with complete grace and poise. 

She follows her dharma (intrinsic righteous path) fulfilling the many roles that exist for any woman, such as that of a daughter, wife and mother with complete perfection. 

She also fulfills other special roles that she had to undertake, being part of reigning monarchies, with correct decorum. In this regard, she conducted her role as a princess and a queen, with complete adherence to the rules, norms and expectations of those days. 
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It is because of her actions, where she follows all her duties and responsibilities with proper upholding of dharmic principles, that she can be considered as the Vedic Archetype of an ideal or perfect woman. 

​One other very important point! When we read Ramayana, which describes the life of Lord Shri Rama and Goddess Mata Sita, there are many aspects which may come across as unfair, discriminatory or even abusive to the modern reader. 

But we need to keep in mind that the societal norms for a common person and for someone who is in a position of leadership are very different. In addition, back in those days, what was considered right/wrong ‘or’ appropriate behaviors was very different. 

Also, like all Vedic legends, Ramayana is not just a historic story, but symbolizes deep truths about the very nature of existence. Ramayana provides many helpful tips and guidance on how each one of us can lead a life that is in sync with our own dharma. 

More on that some other time… for now, remember that these Vedic legends are very symbolic in their expression.

​So, what you read as a story, is bound to have many deeper connotations. 

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