What is Guru Purnima? 'Gu' means darkness/ignorance and 'Ru' denotes the remover of that darkness/ignorance. Therefore, Gurumeans who removes our ultimate darkness/ignorance, known as Maya(illusion), and who inspires and guides us on to the path of God-realization is the true Guru.  Purnima means Full Moon.   Significance of Purnima Guru Purnima is observed as the auspicious day on [...]