How to Say “Happy Guru Purnima” in Hindi

गुरु पूर्णिमा की शुभकामनाएं
guru purnima ki shubhkaamnaayein
The English phrase "happy guru purnima" is expressed in Hindi as गुरु पूर्णिमा की शुभकामनाएं (guru purnima ki shubhkaamnaayein).
गुरु पूर्णिमा की शुभकामनाएं is the standard, polite way to wish someone a happy Guru Purnima, a festival dedicated to honoring spiritual and academic teachers.

What does it mean word for word?

The phrase literally translates to "Good wishes of Guru Purnima". The particle की (ki) serves as a possessive marker that links गुरु पूर्णिमा to the शुभकामनाएं (good wishes).

How does it change in a sentence?

The particle की (ki) is used here as a possessive marker to link the festival name to the wishes being offered.

How do you pronounce it?

guru purnima ki shubhkaamnaayein

Did you know?

  • The word गुरु (guru) literally means 'heavy' or 'weighty' in Sanskrit, reflecting the idea that a teacher carries the weight of knowledge and spiritual authority.
  • During Guru Purnima, it is common to perform Padapuja, the ritual of washing the teacher's feet, as a physical manifestation of the respect expressed by the phrase गुरु पूर्णिमा की शुभकामनाएं.
  • In many Indian traditions, the 'Guru' is considered more significant than even the divine, as the Guru is the one who reveals the truth to the student.

Examples in context

  • आपको गुरु पूर्णिमा की शुभकामनाएं।
    aapko guru purnima ki shubhkamnayein.
    Happy Guru Purnima to you.
  • सभी को गुरु पूर्णिमा की शुभकामनाएं!
    sabhee ko guru purnima ki shubhkamnayein!
    Happy Guru Purnima to everyone!
  • गुरु पूर्णिमा की शुभकामनाएं, शिक्षक महोदय।
    guru purnima ki shubhkamnayein, shikshak mahoday.
    Happy Guru Purnima, teacher.

Example conversation

Two friends are greeting each other on a messaging app.

  1. अमित Amit

    नेहा, गुरु पूर्णिमा की शुभकामनाएं।
    Neha, guru purnima ki shubhkamnayein.
    Neha, happy Guru Purnima.
  2. नेहा Neha

    धन्यवाद अमित, आपको भी गुरु पूर्णिमा की शुभकामनाएं।
    dhanyavaad Amit, aapko bhee guru purnima ki shubhkamnayein.
    Thank you Amit, happy Guru Purnima to you too.
  3. अमित Amit

    क्या आपने अपने गुरु को प्रणाम किया?
    kya aapne apne guru ko pranaam kiya?
    Did you pay respects to your teacher?
  4. नेहा Neha

    हाँ, मैंने सुबह ही उन्हें कॉल किया।
    haan, maine subah hee unhein call kiya.
    Yes, I called them this morning.
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