India, July 27 -- Guru Purnima is more than a festival that honors spiritual teachers. In the Indian spiritual tradition, it is a time to reflect on learning, gratitude, and personal growth. While many people celebrate the day by offering prayers or expressing respect to their gurus, its deeper message is about inner transformation. It encourages you to look beyond rituals and ask how the wisdom you receive can shape the way you live, think, and grow.

Whenever the word guru is mentioned, many people think of Brihaspati, the guru of the devas in Hindu tradition and a symbol of wisdom and guidance. Similarly, the story of Eklavya is often remembered as one of the greatest examples of devotion between a disciple and a teacher. Although Dron...