This July 7 is Guru Purnima, a day that celebrates the time-honoured Indian tradition of paying homage to one's guru.
The teacher-student relationship takes on special significance in our country; Guru Purnima is special to anybody who has had the good fortune to learn from a respected elder, irrespective of whether that learning is academic, spiritual or moral in nature.
Do you have a guru who has played an important role in your life? Someone who has imparted valuable life lessons and set you on the path to success?
Would you like to pay tribute to your guru on this special occasion?
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