“Jupiter is the biggest planet in our solar system. That is why it is called as 'Guru Graham' in Sanskrit. It is this planet which is related to the intellect of humans. That is why it is called as Guru.”

—  Ganapathy Sachchidananda Swamiji

Christmas · Datta Jayanti (1996)

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