Bindeshwar Pathak, the founder of Sulabh, an organisation synonymous with public toilets and fighting open defecation in India, passed away at the age of 80 after a heart attack. Pathak, also known as the "Toilet Man of India", established Sulabh in 1970, combining technical innovation with humanitarian principles, and became a pioneer in creating sustainable sanitation initiatives.

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🔆 Guru Purnima: Honouring the Light-Givers

📍 A reflection on the cultural, spiritual, and moral significance of Guru Purnima.

✅ Meaning and Origin
• Word Guru = gu (darkness) + ru (removal) → One who dispels ignorance
• Observed on the full moon of Ashadha month
• Marks birth of Maharishi Ved Vyasa & day Lord Shiva taught yoga to Saptarishis
• Ideal period for introspection, spiritual discipline, and gratitude

✅ Kabir’s Metaphor
• Compares guru to a potter and disciple to an unbaked clay pot
• Guru shapes, disciplines, and refines — from both inside and outside

✅ Guru’s Role in Society
• Not just a teacher, but a constant source of inspiration, correction, and love
• Mother as first guru: nurtures, introduces child to the world
• Ancient guru-shishya parampara = moral and intellectual foundation of Indian civilisation

✅ Spiritual Legacy
• Guru traditions across communities — from Swami Vivekananda to Guru Nanak, Meera Bai, and Kabir
• Guru Purnima encourages connection with timeless wisdom and value-driven living

✅ Modern Relevance
• In an age of distractions and disconnection, presence of a true teacher/mentor is vital
• Guru Purnima reminds us to acknowledge mentors, reflect on life paths, and pass on the light

📝 Prelims MCQ
Guru Purnima is celebrated to commemorate:
A) Birth of Adi Shankaracharya
B) Lord Krishna teaching Arjuna
C) Lord Shiva teaching yoga to Saptarishis
D) Gautama Buddha’s first sermon

Answer: C

📝 Mains GS1 Question
Discuss the significance of Guru Purnima in India’s spiritual and educational traditions. How does the guru-shishya parampara continue to shape Indian society?

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We all feel tired or overwhelmed sometimes nd it’s completely okay to take a break... to pause, breathe, nd regain the strength.

But what’s important is that you don’t confuse a break with giving up. Resting doesn’t mean you stop chasing your goals. It simply means you’re preparing yourself to come back stronger, with more clarity and energy.

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Life isn’t just about reaching goals, but growing through every lesson...

Life is not just about reaching a destination...it's about becoming something along the way. Each day, each moment, brings a hidden lesson.

Sometimes life teaches us patience...when things don’t work our the way we want. Sometimes it teaches us gratitude.... for what we already have but we often ignore... it put us in such situations that makes us realise the value of things we have. There are moments that break us....failures, rejections or even losing someone but there will also be moments that lift us... success, love, peace.

But the truth is...whether we win or lose, if we keep learning, we keep growing and even a slow growth is the most beautiful proof that we’re truly alive.

So, don’t fear the tough times...they’re just lessons in disguise.🌷✨