Guru Purnima Special- How Lord Shiv Became Guru of Narad Muni

Guru Purnima Special- How Lord Shiv Became Guru of Narad Muni

Author: gaathastory July 13, 2022 Duration: 9:55

On occasion of Guru Purnima, let us listen to the story of Narad Muni and how Lord Shiv became his Guru. This story tells us the importance of a Guru in our lives. This story was narrated by Amar Vyas and is sourced from the text Narad Pancharatra. Parts of this tale have been edited for language and context by gaathastory.


The story revolves around Narad Muni, a learned sage who travels across the three worlds, and his quest to find a guru. He attends a religious ceremony in Swargalok, where he is offered a lower position due to not having a guru. He then declares that the next morning, whoever he meets first will be his guru. The old fisherman he meets becomes his guru, but surprisingly, the fisherman transforms into Lord Shiv, the destroyer of the universe, who becomes Narad Muni's guru.


Moral: The story highlights the importance of having a guru in one's life. It teaches that a guru is not just someone who imparts knowledge, but also someone who guides and transforms us. The story also emphasizes the value of humility and the willingness to learn from anyone, regardless of their social status or background. Ultimately, the story suggests that a true guru is one who can reveal the divine within us, and that Lord Shiv, the destroyer of the universe, is the ultimate guru of Narad Muni.



This episode is published from our Devgatha Podcast. All episodes of this podcast can be heard in English, Hindi and Marathi.


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