Dance pupll Dia Sewpaul, right, is pictured with her guru, Shrimathi Kelly Samadree, the senior tutor at the Kumari Shiksha Singh Dance Institute, at the annual dance awards at the school.
On Wednesday millions of people across the world will observe Guru Purnima. It is an opportunity to pause and reflect on a relationship that has shaped humanity for thousands of years - the relationship between the guru and the disciple.
While many people may recognise Guru Purnima as an important day in the Hindu calendar, the deeper meaning of this sacred occasion is universal. It is not merely about performing a ritual or offering gratitude to a religious teacher. It is about acknowledging those remarkable individuals who have guided us from ignorance to knowledge, from uncertainty to confidence, and from darkness towards the light of wisdom.
The word “guru” comes from the ancient Sanskrit language.
“Gu” represents darkness and “Ru” represents the remover of darkness.
