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| Janmashtami |
Janmashtami is celebrated on
Shravana Vada aatham which falls in the month
of August. It was on this day that the dynamic
incarnation of Vishnu, in the form of Krishna,
took birth. The incarnation of Krishna is
stated to be Purna-avatar or full manifestation
for he displayed all the qualities and virtues
of a perfect being. Every aspect of Krishna's
life and deeds has a mystic symbolism indicating
a sublime truth. His life reflects such a
vast panorama of actions, as social reformer,
mystic yogi, server of devotees, philosopher,
statesman, etc., indicating his perfect manifested
form.
His was such an exemplary life that everyone
who came into relationship with him, was able
to feel at one with him. Through the playing
of the flute, he used to pour out his divine
love for all and all those who heard him,
went into a trance. The enchanting music emanating
from the flute of the Lord is the bliss of
Godhood enjoyed by the man of realisation.
He was an ardent supporter of the higher civilisation
of the Devas and therefore all the Kingdom
which had dictatorial hierarchies and practiced
marginal rites and rituals of the left hand
path were toppled by him. These included the
Kingdoms of Kansa Jarasandh, Shishupala, Narkasur,
Kalayavan, and Duryodhan, who were all very
powerful.
In the Bhagawad Gita, he gave out the message
of true Dharma as the charioteer of Arjuna.
By holding the Sudarshan Chakra of Dharma
and righteousness, he gave mankind a grand
vision of life. Krishna gave Arjuna the entire
philosophy of life in the eighteen chapters
of the Gita and towards the end of the eighteenth
chapter told Arjuna "I have declared
the highest wisdom to you; reflect upon it
and act as you choose to". He gives the
choice to Arjuna and the same choice is given
to each one of us in living our lives.
There is no peace in this world which is full
of vices and dictators. "Geeta"
should be given the honourable place of mother
civilization in such wicked environment. "Geeta"
is capable of being the world mother, as it
is free from the narrow-mindedness of this
traditional society. And so "Geeta"
is for all. Therefore, this day should be
celebrated, not just by fasting, but by practicing
the message of "Geeta".
Salutations to Purna avatar-Shree Krishna. |
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