Hello, there! Today is a great occasion of Guru Purnima here in India. On this day we honor and pay respects to our gurus (which means a mentor or a teacher) who have given us wisdom and guided us through life. Usually, on this day we honor our spiritual and educational leaders. But in modern world, the sources of inspiration have grown. So, let’s look at how the spirit of Guru Purnima lives on in the entertainment medium like anime and manga.
Anime and Manga: Lessons Beyond Entertainment
Entertainment is typically thought of just for fun. But there are countless examples that they leave us with deep philosophical lessons and insights. Let us take some examples and see some of the teachers and their teaching from popular anime.
- Jiraya and Naruto from the anime “Naruto”: Jiraya teaches more than just ninjutsu. He shapes him into a resilient and compassionate leader. We have to appreciate him for being Naruto’s 2nd father and a great teacher as well.
- All might and Deku from the anime “My Hero Academia”: All Might’s mentorship makes Deku realise his potential, emphasizing on the fact that true strength is in protecting others.
- Koro Sensei and the class from the anime “Assassination Classroom”: Apart from the murder assassination training, he made individualized assignments based on what each student needed to work on, which is very tough to top.
Conclusion
So, let’s use this Guru Purnima to appreciate all the mentors, virtual or otherwise, who contribute to our growth and success.