Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended warm greetings to the nation on Guru Purnima, paying tribute to India’s timeless Guru-disciple tradition and highlighting the role of teachers in shaping lives through knowledge, values and positive energy.
In a post on X, the Prime Minister said that a Guru not only imparts knowledge but also inspires disciples with noble thoughts, refined values and inner strength. He urged people to make their Guru’s ideals the foundation of their lives and expressed gratitude to all teachers guiding society with wisdom and selfless dedication.
PM Modi also shared a Sanskrit verse explaining the significance of a Guru in Indian tradition, saying a true Guru provides the right direction, imparts knowledge and truth, guides people on the path of righteousness and leads them towards self-development and spiritual growth.
गुरु पूर्णिमा की सभी देशवासियों को बहुत-बहुत बधाई। गुरु ज्ञान के साथ ही अपने शिष्यों में सकारात्मक ऊर्जा का संचार कर उन्हें सुविचार और सुसंस्कारों से सुशिक्षित करते हैं। आइए, उनके आदर्शों को अपने जीवन का संबल बनाएं।
प्रेरकः सूचकश्चैव वाचको दर्शकस्तथा।
शिक्षकः बोधकश्चैव षडेते… pic.twitter.com/DejWzLPnda
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 29, 2026
Union Home Minister Amit Shah also extended Guru Purnima greetings, saying Gurus hold the highest place in Indian culture as they enrich lives with the nectar of knowledge while shaping character and building a stronger society and nation. He paid tribute to all revered Gurus for their invaluable contribution to future generations.
समस्त देशवासियों को ‘गुरु पूर्णिमा’ की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएँ।
अपने ज्ञान रूपी अमृत से शिष्यों के जीवन को सँवारने वाले गुरु का स्थान भारतीय संस्कृति में सर्वोच्च होता है। ज्ञान के साथ-साथ चरित्र निर्माण कर समाज व राष्ट्र के भविष्य को बेहतर बनाने वाले समस्त गुरुजनों को नमन करता हूँ। pic.twitter.com/qSu9J5Ea0e
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) July 29, 2026
Guru Purnima, observed on the full moon day of the Hindu month of Ashadha, honours spiritual and academic teachers and marks the birth anniversary of Maharishi Ved Vyasa.
Across India, devotees, educational institutions and spiritual organisations celebrate the occasion with prayers, discourses and ceremonies honouring Gurus.
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