Tomorrow marks the observance of Gura Purnima. Here is more information via Eddie Stern's Ashtanga Yoga New York website :
Sri K Pattabhi Jois (Guruji) was born on the full moon day (purnima) of the month of June-July (Ashadha) in 1915. In the Hindu tradition, this day is called Guru Purnima, named so because the sage Vyaas, the compiler of the Vedas and author of the Mahabharata was born on this day.
Guru Purnima is sacred to Hindus and Buddhists alike, and is the traditional day for honoring one’s Guru. It also marks the beginning of chaturmas, the four months of the rainy season when sannyasis (wandering ascetics) would halt in one location to give teachings, blessings and advice to the public before commencing their wandering again.
For householders, it is a time of engaging in renewal of spiritual practice, practicing austerities (such as increased repetition of mantra), giving charity, and listening to spiritual discourses.
It is very fitting that Pattabhi Jois, who was a staunch believer in adhering to traditional practices and following the teachings of ancient lineage, was born on this auspicious day. Please join us as we celebrate his birth with sacred pujas and chanting.
Guru Purnima was also celebrated at Omkar108 this morning with Guru Puja prior to Led Class.
* We will pray for the victims of the Mumbai attacks yesterday.
** Thanks to the ongoing ground swell support for Thank You Mother India 2011 . Per Kayoko M. , there are now 36 yogashalas & centers globally that have signed up.
& Maha props to Yoga Magazine UK as well for committing to hilight / list all the TYMI 2011 supporters in an upcoming issue.
