Veda Vyasa is one of eight Immortals according to our Hindu Scriptures. The above lines mean that by daily remembering these 8 immortals (Ashwatthama, King Bali, Veda Vyasa, Hanuman, Vibhishan, Kripacharya, Parashuram and Rishi Markandaya. सप्तैतान् संस्मरेन्नित्यं मार्कण्डेयमथाष्टमम्। जीवेद्वर्षशतं सोपि सर्वव्याधिविवर्जित॥Īshwathaama Balirvyaaso Hanumanshcha Vibheeshanaha Krupaha Parshuramascha Saptaitey Chiranjivinaha Saptaitaan Samsmareynnityam Markandeymathaashtamam Jivedvarshshatam Sopi Sarvavyadhivivarjit He lived even after all his grandchildren – the Pandavas and the Kauravas had died. He had great powers of meditation and hence lived a very long life (One of the Immortals). He was the grandfather of the Pandavas and the Kauravas. We believe the Great epic Mahabharatha was written by the great sage Veda Vyasa. Posts with unsourced content may be edited or deleted.

In 2012, the date of Vyas Purnima or Guru Pournami was July 3.Want to improve this post? Add citations from reputable sources by editing the post. In 2013, Vyas Purnima or Guru Pournami date was July 22. In 2014, Vyas Purnima or Guru Pournami date was July 12. In 2015, Vyas Purnima or Guru Pournami date was July 31. In 2016, Vyas Purnima or Guru Pournami date was July 19. The sloka or stotra to recite on Vyasa Purnima: Shankaram Shankaracharyam Lord Shiridi Saibaba said that Guru Purnima is the compulsary festival that his devotees should celebrate. Reciting the stotra of Veda Vyasa on Vyas Pournami routes the devotee to Brahmatva (salvation). The one who donates Vishnu Purana on Ashada Purnima would attain salvation and reaches Vaikuntam, the Vishnu lokam, after the death. Worshipping Veda Vyasa bhagwanand observing Vyas Purnima with reverence is highly meritorious. Merits of Observing Vyasa Purnima – Vyasa Jayanthi Phal Stuthi: In Veda Vyasa temple at Basar where Goddess Gnana Saraswati Devi temple is located, Vyasa Pournami celebrations are held with utmost devotion. On this day, Shiva Dolotsav is also celebrated. It marks the first day of Shiva Shayanotsav Vratam.

Some Shaiva sects observe Vyasa Jayanthi as the Shiva Shayanotsav Vrata arambham. During the four holy months in Hinduism, Lord Vishnu goes into sleep. In some sects, on Vyasa Purnima is considered as the beginning of Chaturmas Vrata. Vyasa Purnima – Chautur Mas Vrata – Shiva Shayanotsava Vratam: In some regions, the day is also celebrated as Guru Puja. During Vyasa Jayanthi people worship Veda Vyasalong with Guru parampara and Lord Sri Krishna. Vyas Purnima is also observed as Guru Pournami because Veda Vyasa Bhagwan is considered as the Aadi Guru (first teacher). Sage Vyasis the presenter of Chaturvedas (four Vedas), Astadasha Puranas (18 Puranas) and the ithihas Mahabharata.

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