Q : Mahalaya Amavasya, what is the significance of this day Gurudev ?
Guruji Sri Sri : The amavasya, that is the new moon, is a day when you show your gratitude to the ancestors; all those who lived before us, who are responsible for our being here on the earth.
So this entire fortnight, fifteen days, we remember those who have crossed over to the other side, who once upon a time lived on this planet. Everyone has to move on and those who have moved on, they also have power to bless us, so we seek their blessings.
These are the fifteen days of remembering them, showing them our gratitude and asking for their blessings. Because they have contributed in some way for your being on the planet. Right? Yes. Because of them only you are existing today.
