New Delhi, July 10 -- External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar offered wishes on the occasion of Guru Purnima on Thursday.

In a post on X he said, "Greetings on the auspicious occasion of Guru Purnima, I bow to all the Gurus. The knowledge and guidance of the Gurus shape our lives."

https://x.com/DrSJaishankar/status/1943149215766712441

A Guru is considered an essential guide for one's success in life. Thousands of people visit their respected Gurus on this day, presenting gifts to them as per their abilities.

The belief is that respecting Gurus on Guru Purnima brings positive changes in one's life. There is also a tradition of receiving the Guru Mantra on this day in Varanasi. The Guru holds the highest importance in the religious c...