PM Modi extends wishes for Ashadha Purnima and Guru Purnima

New Delhi, Jul 13: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (Jul 13) extended greetings on the occasion of Guru Purnima and prayed for India to be taken to "newer heights" with the blessings of the Gurus. He also greeted the people on the sacred occasion of Ashadha Purnima and recalled the noble teachings of Bhagwan Buddha.

 

 

 

 

PM Modi shared on twitter, "Greetings on Guru Purnima. This is a day of expressing gratitude to all exemplary Gurus who have inspired us, mentored us and taught us so much about life. Our society attaches immense importance to learning and wisdom. May the blessings of our Gurus take India to newer heights." He also tweeted, "Greetings on the sacred occasion of Ashadha Purnima. We recall the noble teachings of Lord Buddha and reiterate our commitment to realise his enlightened vision of a just and compassionate society."

 

 

 

 

 

 

Besides, Union Home Minister Amit Shah also extended wishes on the occasion and said that only a guru makes his disciple knowledgeable and characterful. Shah tweet in Hindi, "Guru Shishya Parampara is an integral part of Indian culture. Only a guru irrigates the nectar of knowledge in the life of a disciple and makes him knowledgeable, characterful and capable. I bow to all the gurus who are contributing to nation-building and wish the countrymen a Happy Guru Purnima."

 

Guru Purnima, which falls in the month of Ashadha as per the Hindu calendar, is celebrated on a full moon day. The festival, also known as 'Vyasa Purnima', is being celebrated on Jul 13 this year. Notably, the day marks the birth anniversary of 'Veda Vyasa' who is regarded as the author of the epic Mahabharata.