Akhand Gyan English Edition – July 2019

GURU PUJA SPECIAL EDITION

of Maya, even if one has the powers equivalent
to that of Brahma (the Creator) or Shiva (the
Destroyer).
It is because only the True Guru knows and can
bestow that secret formula, through which a being
gets to know the art of freeing himself from the trap
of Maya. The Guru gives him that 'powerful tool'
with the help of which he learns to be liberated
while being alive and living in this Maya-ridden
world only.
In regard to this tool or art, Saint Kabir presents
a remarkable analogy–
Har hai khaand ret mein bikhri
haathi chuni na jaaye;
Kahe Kabir Gur bhali bujhaai,
keeti hoye ke khaaye
Meaning, if sand and khaand (fine, powdered
sugar) are mixed together, then, an elephant cannot
separate the two with its trunk. However, the same
task can be easily done by an ant. Here, the trunk of
an elephant represents a gross tool, while an ant
symbolises a subtle tool. Saint Kabir says that this
Maya and mind of a person are finely mixed with
each other. The two cannot be separated through
gross methods (fasting, scripture-reading, etc.).
Only with the help of a subtle mechanism, i.e.
Brahm Gyan, one can bring his mind out of the
intense trap of Maya.
That's why the disciples, who become fortunate
to attain the refuge of such a Guru who blesses them
with this tool of Supreme Knowledge, they do not
hesitate from even pronouncing these words–
Ram tajun pae Guru na bisaarun;
Guru ke sam hari kun na nihaarun.
Hari ne janam diyo jag maahin;
Guru ne aavaagaman chhutaahin
That, I can forsake God, but not the Guru! In front of
the Guru, I won't even look at God... why? Because,
God sent me in this intense entanglement of the
Maya-ridden world; while the Guru saved me from

it and freed me from the painful circle of

birth and death. (Sahajobai, disciple of Sant

Charandas Ji)

GURU PUJA IN TRADITIONAL/

RITUALISTIC PARLANCE

This day holds a special place for the devotees

of the True Guru. They celebrate this pious day

wholeheartedly and with utmost devotion. As per

the ritualistic traditions, the disciples try waking up

even before the wee hours and timely finish the

routine housework of cleaning, washing, and

bathing. Then, they religiously practise sadhana

(meditation based on the science of Self-

Realisation) in the brahm muhurta (approx. 3am

to 6am). After that, depending on the availability of

resources, they cook fresh and pure food for

the Master. Thereafter, an asana (throne) is set up at

a clean place for the revered Gurudev, decorated

with flowers and garlands. Subsequently, after

placing the portrait (swaroopa) of the Master, the

earthen lamp is lit. Then, with heartfelt emotions in

the lotus feet of the holy Gurudev, aarti (the

devotional hymn) is sung. In the end, prostrating

at His holy feet, the cooked food is offered

devotedly. Accepting the offered food as Prasad,

they share it with everyone. Furthermore,

throughout the day, as and when the devotees

get the opportunity, they invest their time in

meditation and also join the celebrations at the

Guru's Ashram.

Divya Jyoti Jagrati Sansthan extends its

heartfelt wishes of Guru Puja to all the devotees.

May this auspicious occasion mount you towards

the new heights of unswerving devotion and

undeterred meditation. Holy Wishes! ||

JULY 2019 AKHAND GYANETERNAL WISDOM 23