Vyasa Purnima Celebrations
Vyasa Puja is the only puja that a Sannyasin is called upon to perform to pay his homage to the tradition. It marks the commencement of his spiritual retreat ("Chaturmasaya"). As it is very sacred day for all spiritual aspirants, all ashrams celebrate Guru Purnima with great favor.
Vyasa Puja is of particular importance to us at Sri Gnanananda Niketan, as its is dedicated to the study of Adhyatma Vidya, and therefore to the service of Brahma Vidya tradition and Sannyasins.
The traditional Vyasa Puja comprises of the worship of the following which covers the entire Guru Parampara :
The traditional Vyasa Puja comprises of the worship of the following which covers the entire Guru Parampara :
1. Sri Krishna Pancakam and Pure Consciousness : Sri Krishna with his four disciples Pradhyumna, Aniruddha, Vasudeva and Sankarshana.
2. Vyasa Pancakam : Vyasa with four disciples Vaisampayana, Jaimini, Sumantu and Paila.
3. Sri Sankara Pancakam : Sri Sankaracharya with his four disciples Padamapada, Sureswara, Hastamalaka and Totakachariya.
4. Sanakadi Pancakam : Sanaka with his four disciples Sanandana, Sanatana, Sanatkumara and Sanatsujata.
5. Dravidacarya Pancakam : Dravidacarya with his four disciples Gowdapadacarya, Govindabhagavadpadacarya,Sankshepakacarya and Vivaranacarya.
6. Guru (Sri Gnanananda Giri Swaminah) Pancakam : Guru is at the centre along with Paramaguru, Parameshtiguru, Paratparaguru and other Gurus of Brahmavidya sampradaya.