Guru Purnima 2021: Guru, the journey from darkness to light and divinity Today is the day when disciples feel indebted to their masters for knowledge, acceptance and unconditional love that has fostered their growth and transformed their lives. According to a popular Sanskrit spiritual chant, the Guru is not just a teacher who educates his students to become better human beings but is revered as the form of divine himself who takes you away from darkness of ignorance (represented by âGuâ) to the light of wisdom (represented by âRuâ.) There are many interesting stories in every sect that narrate about the origins of Guru Purnima. Celebrated in the month of Ashada this year, Guru Purnima (also known as Vyasa Purnima) is traditionally recognized as a day dedicated to the teacher or master across fields of art, music, sports and spirituality.