Big B celebrates Guru Purnima

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan marked the auspicious occasion of Guru Purnima on Wednesday by sharing a heartfelt message on the timeless significance of the guru-disciple relationship. Taking to his blog, the 83-year-old cine icon shared a Sanskrit verse from the Skanda Purana, which translates to: “If a Guru imparts even a single syllable of true knowledge to a disciple, there is no wealth on earth that can repay that debt.” The verse underscores that even if a guru imparts a single word of wisdom to a disciple, no material wealth on earth can repay the mentor’s grace.

Explaining its spiritual meaning to his readers, Bachchan wrote that if a guru imparts even a single letter or word of wisdom to a disciple, there is no wealth or material possession on Earth that can repay the guru’s debt. “Even if the Guru speaks a few letters to the disciple, there is no wealth on earth that can be given in return for the Guru’s debt. Salutations on Gurupurnima with respect and honor, affection and respect,” he wrote on his blog. Big B concluded with a personal note, writing, “Prayers for the Guru... and greetings on this auspicious day...”