On the auspicious occasion of Guru Purnima Bala Samskar students of Assam touched the feet of their teachers at Bala Samskar Kendra and at their school to seek their blessings. 
This month students are learning about the significance and history of Guru Purnima. Guru Purnima falls in the month of Ashadha on a very auspicious full moon day, this year on July 10, 2025.  It is considered sacred, spiritual, and holy because this day is celebrated as the birthday of the great sage Vyasa. In fact, it is also called Vyasa Purnima. Sage Vyasa is respected and revered as a Guru. His contribution to the Sanatana Dharma is monumental and immense. He classified the spiritual knowledge of the Vedas into four parts: Rig Veda, Yajur Veda, Sama Veda, and Atharva Veda. He has written eighteen Puranas, describing in great detail the creation of the universe, the stories of countless saints (sages), the code of conduct, and eternal values for the benefit of humanity. He also wrote the Mahabharata, the largest epic book known to mankind, describing the stories of the Pandavas, the Kauravas, and Lord Krishna for the benefit of humanity.
Guru Purnima is the day to remember the countless blessings our countless Gurus have showered on mankind. It is my privilege and honor to discuss the concept of the Guru, the importance of the Guru, Guru Purnima, and Paduka Puja.
It is customary to perform Pada Puja to the Lotus Feet of a living Sadguru on Guru Purnima.  It is indeed a rare opportunity for a disciple to participate in such a Pada Puja.  Why is to so important to perform Pada Puja?  The Guru’s Feet are worshiped because all of the Guru’s Shakti dwells in the Feet.  The vibrations of the inner self constantly flow out through the Feet.  The nerves that originate from the Sahasrara extend down to the Feet. The Feet serve as the support for the whole body. This is the reason the Feet are given so much importance.  More shakti flows from the Feet than from any other part of the body.
According to all the scriptures, the Foot of the Guru is no ordinary Foot.  Gurupaddangre paadodakam ganga. All holy waters, including Mother Ganga, live in the Guru’s Feet.    All holy waters, all Devatas, or angels, and all sacred hills abide in the Guru’s Feet. One should have firm faith to behold all gods in the Guru’s Feet. The Trimurti – Brahma, Vishnu, and Siva – live in Guru’s Feet.  So, after Guru Pada Puja, it is very important to surrender yourself to the Divine Trinity along with all the bad habits and selfish ego.  This is the significance of self-surrender to the Guru’s Feet.  Especially on Guru Purnima Day, Pada Puja assumes even greater importance, as it bestows numerous blessings, peace of mind, and mental satisfaction.
In the words of the Maharashtrian poet-saint, Eknath. “By the dust of my Guru’s feet, all the work was accomplished. Eknath has emerged his mind in Shri Guru’s feet… By holding the feet of the Guru, all ignorance disappeared. I have not performed cruel austerities, offered sacrifices, or wandered to sacred places. The means of all means is the feet of the Sadguru.”
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