1. Guru Brahma Guru Vishnu Guru Devo Maheshwara

2. Guru Poornima is marked by ritualistic respect to the guru, Guru Puja The Sanskrit root GU means darkness or ignorance, and RU denotes the remover of that darkness. Therefore a guru is one who removes the darkness of our ignorance. Gurus are believed by many to be the most necessary part of life. On this day, disciples offer puja (worship) or pay respect to their guru. Indian academics celebrate this day by thanking their teachers as well as remembering past teachers and scholars. A special Initiative started on 2014 Guru poornima – “To MY GURU WITH LOVE”

3. Important Events revealed during Guru Poornima 6 th July 1963 – Swami revealed that His decent was Shiva Shakthi Avatar 16 th July 2011 – Mahasamadhi was inaugurated

4. Who is our True Guru Suchaka Guru Mastery over any one science or art. e.g. management Guru, Mastery in Healing, Diksha Guru Initiates one into spirituality by giving a Diksha Mantra Bodhaka Guru Gives instructions relating to caste, creed, religion. Karanakhya Guru Guru who gives Sanyasa Diksha. He is the remover of the disease of this mundane world. Sadguru Dispeller of doubts, removes the fear of birth and death is considered to be the “Sadguru”. one who teaches and shows the path of Liberation Man is consumed by time; God is the Master of time. So take refuge in God. Let him be your Guru, your path and your Lord. Adore him, obey his commands, offer him your grateful homage, hold him strong in your memory. This is the easiest way to realize god – Sathya Sai

5. How should Guru Poornima be celebrated Embodiments of divine love. If you want to understand Divinity, you should have firm faith that divinity is everywhere. Guru Poornima means full moon without any defect Sathya Sai Guru Poornima is not merely performed by circumambulation and offerings to the Guru. It is the offering of One’s love. To know that God exists everywhere is itself circumambulation. If you understand these terms, everyday is Guru Poornima. Total dedication cannot emerge from scholarship. The scholar is polluted by ego. He delights in putting Pros and Cons against each other. He raises doubts and disturbs peace.

6. Points to ponder God is our True Guru A real offering is offering of One’s love Firm and unwavering faith in God is essential

7. Sadguru – Bhagawan Sathya Sai Baba Swami as Mother Swami as Father Swami as Guru I give you what you want, in the hope that you want what I have come to give – Sathya Sai

8. Sadguru – Bhagawan Sathya Sai Baba Key lessons can be inferred from Swami’s teachings Leading by Example Unconditional Love Empathize the pain of needy Quality is important than Quantity Complex lessons explained in a most simple manner Imbibing Spiritual discipline in the most common man

9. There was one great master, a Buddhist master, Nagarjuna. A thief came to him. The thief had fallen in love with the master because he had never seen such a beautiful person, such infinite grace. He asked Nagarjuna, "Is there some possibility of my growth also? But one thing I must make clear to you: I am a thief. And another thing: I cannot leave it, so please don't make it a condition. I will do whatsoever you say, but I cannot stop being a thief. That I have tried many times--it never works. I have accepted my destiny, that I am going to be a thief and remain a thief, so don't talk about it.” Nagarjuna said, Who is going to talk about your being a thief? The thief said, "But whenever I go to a monk, they always say, 'First stop stealing.'“ Nagarjuna laughed and said, "Then you must have gone to thieves; otherwise, Why should they be concerned? I am not concerned!“ The thief was very happy. He said, "Then it is okay. It seems that now I can become a disciple. You are the right master.“ Nagarjuna accepted him and said, "Now you can go and do whatsoever you like. Only one condition has to be followed: be aware! Go, break into houses, enter, take things, steal; but do it with full awareness.“ After three weeks he came back and said, "You are tricky--because if I become aware, I cannot steal. If I steal, awareness disappears. I am in a fix.“ Nagarjuna said, "No more talk about your being a thief and stealing. I am not concerned; I am not a thief. Now, you decide! If you want awareness, then you decide. If you don't want it, then too you decide." The man said, "But now it is difficult. I have tasted it a little, and it is so beautiful. When I became aware, diamonds looked just like stones, ordinary stones. When I lost awareness, the treasure was there. I could not even touch it because the whole thing looked foolish, stupid-- just stones, finally I decided that they were not worth it." Inspiring Story of Guru

10. Points to ponder Matha, Pitha Guru, Deivam Spiritual growth should be a natural process Awareness of one’s own divinity

11. How should a disciple conduct himself Being Passionately Committed to God’s work Completely Surrender to God’s will Living morally pure Embracing Cultural reconciliation Engaging in Satsang with noble community Sharing God’s love to others Being purposeful & responsible

12. Inspiring Story of a Disciple Dr Narasimhan – guiding spirit of mobile hospital Puttaparthi

13. Inspiring Story of a Disciple Mr. Pedda Reddy – care taker of Sai Geetha

14. Become the Message of the Lord. Swami’s whole life was a life of Selfless love; now it is our turn to live that kind of life.