The full
moon day in the Hindu month of Ashadh (July-August) is observed as the
auspicious day of Guru Purnima, a day sacred to the memory of the great sage
Vyasa. Guru purnima is the new year for the spiritual seeker. All Hindus are
indebted to this ancient saint who edited the four Vedas, wrote the 18 Puranas,
the...