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Meditation Exercises and Friends

July 9th, 2024

What strategies do you use to increase comfort in your daily life?

Everyone performs different activities in their daily routine like bathing, eating, cooking, grooming, cleaning etc. Such activities help us to function effectively in life. But apart from these we should also do something that can make our daily life organized.

I believe in keeping a clean mindset to increase comfort in my day to day life. For this I wake up early in the morning and do exercise and meditation. Meditation makes me aware of both my weaknesses and strengths. By doing this, I feel a simple attitude and satisfaction throughout the day which helps me in carrying out my responsibilities both at home and outside.Meditation can give you a sense of peace, relaxation and balance that can benefit your emotional health and your overall well-being. You can also use it to relax and deal with stress by focusing on something that calms you.

We meet so many people throughout the day, some of them make us happy and some make us sad. By meditating, I am able to balance myself with all these things very quickly. And exercise helps me to work harder. It also helps me to spend a pain-free day.

Apart from this, I also like to spend some time with friends. Friends are such balm, which sometimes heals your wounds easily. But for this, true friendship is necessary.
Achieving self-knowledge

July 8th, 2024

What are you most excited about for the future?

In our religion, we are taught to follow the path of religion from childhood. In childhood, we are excited to study and become a successful person in our future. We work hard and achieve our goals one day. Then we enjoy all the comforts while living with family. But sometimes, apart from all these things, there is a longing in our mind to do something else. Similarly, I also want to do something in my future which will give peace to my mind. I am most excited about walking on the path of enlightenment and gaining complete knowledge. I am eager to study ancient spiritual texts to deepen my understanding and knowledge. I believe in Hinduism. I want to study all the many books written in our religion, about which I have heard from my father. I have a hobby of going to libraries in India and abroad and reading them. I am also very fond of traveling. In this way, both my hobbies will be fulfilled.

For the future, I am most excited about social contribution. When I get retired then I want to do a lot for my society. I want that our society should be such where all people get equal rights and respect. Here all people should be united and support each other, whether they are poor or rich, there should be no discrimination on the basis of caste, religion, or gender. There should be a feeling of justice, equality, and cooperation in the society, so that everyone can develop and everyone has a good future. I pray to God everyday that he should make my future dreams come true.
is remedy for planets is in your home itself?

July 7th, 2024

Our health has a direct connection with the planets. Mercury, Jupiter and Saturn, these three planets are somewhere the cause of our physical and mental problems. If the position of these planets in the horoscope is bad, then understand that a person’s life can be filled with diseases and pain. But do you know that the remedy for these planets is in your home itself?

If your Sun is weak then you go to 50 places to inquired. But have you ever thought who is Sun? Sun is your father. If your father is not respected in your house then your Sun will remain weak. You say that your Moon is weak. Moon means mother. If you hurt your mother then how far will your Moon remain good. Similarly Mars is your brother. If you maintain love with your brothers then your Mars will remain good. If you want to make Jupiter means Guru good then learn to respect your Guru. If you want to make your Venus good then learn to respect your wife. Your Saturn will become good only when you think about your staff, workers, labour, take care of their needs then Saturn can never harm you. We go to expensive showrooms and buy expensive clothes, shoes and other necessary things for ourselves. But if the rickshaw puller or taxi driver asks for even ₹2 more then we start arguing with him. People from rich families keep bargaining while buying vegetables. Do you know that they do not indulge in any extravagance with the money taken from you. The money taken from you is the only means of providing food to their family. When we start looking at the poor with a little affection, then our Saturn can never be bad. Due to the planet Saturn, relations with father, mother-in-law, father-in-law, sons, daughters and friends become good. This planet is responsible for the relationship between grandfather and grandson.

Your relationship with your siblings, maternal uncles and your opponents is determined by Mercury. And Ketu is for your relationship with your maternal grandfather. Rahu is related to your grandfather as well as people from your in-laws’ side. If your relationships are good, if there is love and respect in them, then the planets will have a positive effect on your life and relationships. People adopt many measures for the positive effect of planets, but it is better to keep your relationships right than adopting other measures.
Is there trouble in the house? Then definitely do Gupt Navratri

July 7th, 2024

We know about only two Navratris that occur in a year, Chaitra or Vasantik Navratri and Ashwin or Sharadiya Navratri. Apart from this, there are two more Navratris in which special wishes are fulfilled. Due to less people knowing about it or because it is hidden, it is called Gupt Navratri. According to the Hindu calendar, Navratri comes in 4 holy months in a year. These four months are:- Magh, Chaitra, Ashadha and Ashwin. Navratri of Chaitra month is called Badi or Basant Navratri and Navratri of Ashwin month is called Choti Navratri or Sharadiya Navratri. There is a gap of 6 months between the two. The remaining two Navratris of Ashadha and Magh months are called Gupt Navratri.

Gupt means hidden. In this Navratri, sadhana is done for the siddhi of secret knowledge. Tantra sadhanas are important in Gupt Navratri and tantra sadhana is done secretly. That is why it is called Gupt Navratri. In this, special wishes are accomplished. It is called Gupt Navratri because the sadhaks have knowledge of it or because it is hidden.

Vasant and Sharad Navratri are for householders and common people but Gupt Navratri is for saints and sadhaks. This is the Navratri of sadhana, not of celebration. That is why special kind of worship and sadhana is important in this. This Navratri is for the siddhi of tantra-mantra for a special wish. By doing special worship in Gupt Navratri, one can get rid of many types of sorrows. Aghor tantric people worship in Gupt Navratri to achieve Mahavidyas. This Navratri is also done with the desire of salvation. By doing special worship in Gupt Navratri, one can get rid of many types of sorrows. In Pratyaksh Navratri, Navdurga is worshipped, but in Gupt Navratri, ten Mahavidyas are worshipped. In Pratyaksh Navratri, Satvik Sadhna, dance and celebration are celebrated, whereas in Gupt Navratri, Tantric Sadhna and strict fasting are important. Pratyaksh Navratri is celebrated for the fulfillment of worldly desires, whereas Gupt Navratri is celebrated for the fulfillment of spiritual desires, siddhi, moksha. It is also said that Pratyaksh Navratri is of Vaishnavs and Gupt Navratri is of Shaivites and Shaktas. The main goddess of Pratyaksh Navratri is Maa Parvati, whereas the main goddess of Gupt Navratri is Maa Kali. It is believed that Navratri coming in Ashadh and Magh is named Gupt Navratri because in this, Sadhna is done for the siddhi of Gupt Vidyas. In Gupt Navratri, Tantra Sadhnas are important, which are done secretly, hence it is called Gupt Navratri.

Why is Gupt Navratri special?

Gupt Navratri is special in many ways. There is a law to worship Maa Durga on this day. If you also have any family dispute, then you can also improve your life in this Navratri. If you want to get rid of family disputes, then definitely worship Maa Durga in this Gupt Navratri. No one likes disputes, fights, bad atmosphere in the house. If there is dispute in the house all the time, then even Lakshmi ji does not live in that house. A good atmosphere in the house is very important for the progress of the house, your progress as well as for the children. If there is a fight every day in your house, there is dispute or the atmosphere of the house is bad, then this Gupt Navratri will prove to be a prison for you. To increase happiness, prosperity and respect, light a ghee lamp in front of Maa Durga every night in Gupt Navratri and offer a garland of red flowers to the mother. Along with this, offer any silver item at the feet of the mother. By doing this, success, happiness, prosperity, joy and love increase.

Meat and alcohol should not be consumed at all during Gupt Navratri. Also keep away from onion and garlic during this time, Tamasik food creates problems in life, when you are worshipping the Mother Goddess during Gupt Navratri, you should not hurt anyone’s feelings. You should not use abusive language against anyone, take great care not to sleep during the day during Gupt Navratri, because doing so makes the Goddess angry. Also, celibacy should be followed during these days.
without harmony everything is futile

July 7th, 2024

What could you let go of, for the sake of harmony?

Harmony is vital to personal growth and professional success. It enhances your overall quality of life, mental health and concentration performance, as well as promotes personal and professional satisfaction. In today’s fast-paced world, prioritizing harmony is not just a choice but a necessity. Harmony is a state of social behavior where an individual partners with other individuals / beings to pursue self or social satisfaction. The individual maintains a strategic distance from situations that create unnecessary conflict. Harmony is unity in diversity.

I also believe in living a life in harmony. If I need to, I am ready to do anything to promote harmony. If I find any of my close relatives to be an obstacle in this, I am ready to break off relations with them. If someone wants a small amount of money from me in exchange for harmony, I may be ready to give that too. Because I like to live a peaceful life. I can turn away from all those friends or relatives in my life who disturb me with their words. Negative people not only take away your peace but also have an impact on your family. I will not let their shadow fall on my family members like my wife, children, parents. People who live in harmony always maintain their prominence in the society due to their influence. Such people are true workers.

Media has the biggest role in influencing harmony. We should not run after media all the time. Some things are right and some are wrong. But none of us understand this and by seeing media we take enmity with each other. The problem which cannot be solved by fighting can surely be solved by love. The experience of satisfaction in life is very important. In its absence, man wanders from door to door and becomes like a mirage. God has sent us empty handed and will call us back empty handed. Then why should we not live our life peacefully. For me, harmony is as important as two meals a day. Because without it everything is futile.
Hindustani music Dhamar-Hori style

July 6th, 2024

What is your favorite genre of music?

Just like there are some types of singing styles, similarly in today’s modern era there are some words, some methods, ways of playing or in other words some styles. Different musicians (singers, lyricists, instrumentalists) have their own styles. But if their music is timed differently and put under different emotions, then those styles are called sangati styles.

I like Hindustani music very much. And in that too the Dhamar-Hori style.
This style has a lot of similarities with Dhrupad except the Dhrupad taal. It is a very organized style and has a cycle of 14 taals, which are used irregularly. Its compositions are generally devotional in nature and are related to Lord Krishna. Some of the more popular songs are related to the Holi festival, due to which many of its compositions have Shringar Rasa. Dhamar compositions are mostly related to Holi and the Leelas of Radha-Krishna, but due to the development of this style in the medieval period, the compositions also included subjects related to the praise and prestige of kings and rulers. Dhrupad is considered to be the highest class song type of Hindustani Raga-Darbari music. Dhrupad singing is based on elements like purity of raga, correct pronunciation of notes and words, gamak, rhythm and harmony etc. Perhaps the formation of the basic elements of this style is possible only through the proper use of swara, shabd, taal and bhaav. In Dhrupad style, a song based on Dhamar taal is also called Dhamar. The text of Dhamar is related to the antics of Krishna teasing the cowherd boys during Holi, the festival of colors in the spring season. It is considered relatively light, soft and romantic music. It feels great to listen to these songs during the festival of Holi.
How old is the secret of the auspicious Swastika?

July 5th, 2024

The symbol of Swastik is considered to be a symbol of auspiciousness. The word Swastik is considered to be a combination of ‘Su’ and ‘Asti’. ‘Su’ means auspicious and ‘Asti’ means to be. This means that the basic meaning of Swastik is ‘good luck’ or ‘good luck’. The four arms of Swastik indicate the four movements – Naraka, Triyancha, Manushya and Dev Gati. This Swastik symbol is also found inscribed on the walls of ancient caves and temples related to Jain writings. Swastik is also important in Judaism and Christianity. In Christianity, Swastik is marked in the form of a cross. The four arms of Swastik are considered to be the symbol of the four arms of Ganesh Ji. The four points of Swastik are the symbol of the four Purusharthas, Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha. The two lines near the arms are the symbol of Ganesh Ji’s two wives, i.e. Riddhi and Siddhi. The two lines ahead of them are the symbol of his two sons, Yoga and Kshema.

Vedic sages created some special symbols on the basis of their spiritual experiences. Swastika is one of these symbols that express auspicious feelings and fill life with happiness. He revealed the mystery of Swastika in detail. The first symbol of Swastika in Asia is found in Indus Valley Civilization in 3000 BC. Such symbols and remains have been found in the excavation of Indus Valley Civilization which prove that many thousands of years ago human civilization used this auspicious symbol in its buildings. Swastika symbol has been found engraved on coins and utensils obtained from Indus Valley. Swastika symbols have also been found in the caves of Udayagiri and Khandagiri. The importance of Swastika is full of historical evidence. It is mentioned many times in Mohenjodaro, Harappa culture, Ashoka’s inscriptions, Ramayana, Harivansh Purana, Mahabharata etc.

Which colour of Swastika is considered auspicious?

Red and yellow colored swastikas are considered very auspicious. Most people make swastikas with turmeric. Making a yellow colored swastika on the wall of the north-east or north direction brings happiness and peace in the house. If you are going to do some auspicious work then make a red colored swastika. For this, use saffron, vermilion, roli and kumkum. For gaining wealth, wake up every morning and think with faith that Lakshmi is about to come. For this, after cleaning the house and taking bath etc., make the environment fragrant. Then after worshipping the God, finally worship the main door.

Why is the swastika a Nazi symbol?

In fact, the ‘Hakenkreuz’ which looks like a Swastika is called a Nazi symbol. This is because during the Second World War, German ruler Adolf Hitler put the symbol of Swastika on the flag of the Nazi army which massacred the Jews. During that time, so much violence took place under Hitler’s rule that it came to be called a symbol of violence. This inverted Swastika symbol was inscribed on the uniforms and caps of all the soldiers. The inverted Swastika became the reason for its destruction. The symbol of the 45th Military Infantry Division of Native Americans of the official army of the United States of America was a yellow Swastika. After the Nazi incident, they removed this and adopted the symbol of Eagle.

In which countries of the world is the Swastika symbol seen?

There are examples of Swastik symbols in other countries too. Swastik is recognized not only in India but also in many other countries of the world in various forms. Swastik is prevalent in some form or the other in countries like Germany, Greece, France, Rome, Egypt, Britain, America, Scandinavia, Sicily, Spain, Syria, Tibet, China, Cyprus and Japan. In Nepal, it is worshipped by the name of ‘Heramba’. In Burma, it is known as ‘Priyenne’. In Egypt, Swastik is worshipped by the name of ‘Acton’. In ancient Europe, there was a civilization called Celt, which spread from Germany to England. It considered Swastik as the symbol of Sun God. According to it, Swastik was also the symbol of all the four seasons of Europe. Swastik has been quite popular in Egypt and America. People of both these places used to associate the pyramid with reincarnation. In ancient Egypt, Osiris was considered the god of rebirth and he was always described as a star with four arms and the pyramid was depicted with a cross on it. In this way we see that the Swastika has been prevalent in the civilizations of every country since ancient times. In the countries of Central Asia, the Swastika symbol is considered to be auspicious and a symbol of good fortune. In ancient Iraq (Mesopotamia), the Swastika symbol was used to achieve victory over weapons. In an exhibition going on at the museum in the city of Vratsa in North-West Bulgaria, some 7,000 years old clay artifacts are kept on which the Swastika symbol is engraved. These artifacts were found during the excavation of a religious Yagya Kund in a village called Altimir near the city of Vratsa.

Why is Swastika a symbol of pyramid?

The swastika was invented by the Aryans and spread all over the world. But did you know that the swastika is a pyramid in itself? Make a paper swastika and then fold its four arms downwards and hold it from the middle. By doing this, it will look like a pyramid.

Is Swastika prevalent in other religions?

Swastika is included in the 24 Tirthankaras of Jainism and their symbols. It is the auspicious symbol of Tirthankara Suparshvanath. This Swastika symbol is also found inscribed on the walls of ancient caves and temples related to Jain writings. According to Buddhist belief, Swastika is the reason for the origin of vegetation wealth. Swastika is also considered a symbol of good luck in Buddhism. It shows the footprints of Lord Buddha. Not only this, Swastika is also inscribed on the heart, palm and feet of Lord Buddha. Swastika is also important in Judaism and Christianity. Swastika is marked in the form of a cross in Christianity. On one hand, where Jesus Christ is shown with a cross i.e. Swastika, on the other hand it is applied on Christian graves. Some people in Christianity consider Swastika a symbol of rebirth.

What is clockwise Swastika and counter-clockwise Swastika?

Swastik has 2 straight lines crossing each other, which turn forward. Even after this, these lines turn a little further at their ends. This shape of Swastik can be of two types. The first Swastik in which the lines point forward and turn towards our right. This is called ‘Dakshinavarta Swastik’. The second shape turns towards our left pointing backwards, this is called ‘Vamavarta Swastik’.The initial shape of Swastik is in the form of a vertical line from east to west and above it another horizontal line from south to north and one line is added from east at the ends of its four arms. After this a point is placed in the middle of all the four lines.
It is customary to make Swastik in the size of 7 fingers, 9 fingers or 9 inches. On the occasion of auspicious works, there is a tradition of making Swastik at the place of worship and on the door frame.

Importance of Swastika in Hinduism?

In Hinduism, Swastik is considered a symbol of power, good luck, prosperity and auspiciousness. Swastik is used to improve the Vastu of the house. Swastik symbol is considered to be a lucky object. Using Swastik takes away the negative energy from the house.Swastik contains the powers of Lord Ganesha and Narada. Swastik is considered to be the seat of Lord Vishnu and Sun. The left part of Swastik is the place of Ganesha’s power, the Beej Mantra ‘Gam’. The 4 dots in it are inhabited by Gauri, Earth, Kachhapa and Anant deities. This auspicious symbol has a special place in the worship of Ganesha, the tradition of worshipping account books along with Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, grandeur and prosperity. The vertical line of Swastik is a symbol of the origin of the universe and the horizontal line is a symbol of the expansion of the universe. The central point of Swastik is the navel lotus of Vishnu and the 4 dots are for the four directions. In Rigveda, Swastika is considered the symbol of Sun. Swastika indicates the importance of all directions. It is used for worshipping the gods ruling the four directions – Agni, Indra, Varuna and Som, and for obtaining the blessings of the Saptarishis. Swastika is the symbol of four Vedas, Purusharth and Marg. It is also considered the symbol of four important principles of Hinduism – Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha. Symbol of four Vedas – Rig, Yaju, Sama and Atharva. It is also the symbol of four paths – Gyan, Karma, Yoga and Bhakti.

Swastik is also a symbol of life cycle and ashrams. It is also a symbol of human life cycle and time. Life cycle includes birth, youth, old age and death, in order of childhood, adolescence, youth and old age. This is also the order of 4 ashrams- Brahmacharya, Grihastha, Vanaprastha and Sanyas. Swastik’s 4 arms indicate 4 movements- Naraka, Triyancha, Manushya and Dev movement, while the time cycle includes seasons and time. It is also a symbol of 4 Yugas- Satya Yuga, Treta Yuga, Dwapar Yuga and Kali Yuga. Its initial shape is similar to the plus sign in mathematics, hence it is also considered a symbol of addition or union. Swastik is formed by adding one line each on the plus sign. Swastik is considered a symbol of Vastu in Vastu Shastra. Its design is such that it looks the same from every direction. All kinds of Vastu defects are removed by placing ashta dhatu on both sides of the main door of the house and a copper swastika in the middle above it. Making a swastika of panch dhatu and placing it on the door frame after doing praan pratishtha gives good results. To remove Vastu defects, making a swastika 9 inches long and wide with sindoor transforms negative energy into positivity. Swastika made of roli, turmeric or sindoor in religious functions gives self-satisfaction. On festivals, a swastika made with kumkum, sindoor or rangoli along with rangoli outside the door is auspicious. By making it, gods and goddesses enter the house. Swastika made on Guru Pushya or Ravi Pushya provides peace. The idol of any god placed on top of a swastika is immediately pleased. If you worship your Ishtdev in your house, then make a swastika on his seat at that place. By making a Swastika at the place of worship and lighting a lamp or Panch Dhanya on it, the desired work gets completed in a short time. Apart from this, for the fulfillment of wishes, an inverted Swastika is made with cow dung or Kanku in the temple. Then when the wish is fulfilled, a straight Swastika is made there. During Pitru Paksha, girls make a Swastika with cow dung while making Sanja. This brings auspiciousness, peace and prosperity in the house and also the blessings of ancestors are received.
My Scary Dubai Tour

July 5th, 2024

Describe your most memorable vacation.

Due to the hectic lifestyle, spending time with family is becoming very special. Everyone wants that their hard-earned vacation should be spent in a memorable way.

Similarly, my husband and I had planned to go to Dubai ten years ago. Our flight was from Kolkata. We were very excited about our trip. The flight was at 11:30 pm. And it was going to go via Hyderabad. But the flight was so late that we reached the place where we were supposed to reach in the morning at 3:00 pm. Our mood was completely spoiled because we had only three days. As soon as we reached, we freshened up and went out for sightseeing. Due to lack of time, we could not see some places that we wanted to see.

Now read carefully the incident of our return. Our flight took off from Dubai at 10:00 pm. On the way back, our flight had to come to Delhi. I find flight journeys very stressful. After flying for 2 hours, suddenly the pilot signaled us to fasten our seat belts and said that we are going back to Dubai because there is some technical problem in the flight. I have not been able to forget till date what was the condition of my heart. Those 2 hours were like two ages for me. Anyway, thanks to God, we reached Dubai airport again. After reaching, we came to know that the windshield of the flight was broken. And the next day we read this in the newspaper as well. Anyway, we were kept at the airport. The airline people arranged for our food. Our flight back was after 6 hours.

The next day morning we again left for Delhi. This time we were thankful to God that we reached Delhi. When we reached Delhi and got ready to collect our luggage, the airline people said that some of our luggage was left behind. Now when the next flight arrives, our luggage will come in it. We held our heads. Because we had already missed a flight to Kolkata. The airline people were saying that they will get the luggage delivered to our home. But all of us friends thought that since the flight has already been missed, we will take the luggage with us. The airline people kept us in a hotel there. Morning turned to evening but there was no trace of our luggage. We had done a lot of shopping in Dubai but now we were not happy about that shopping. At night when we again went back to the airport to check our luggage. Then they said that it will come in the morning. Here I must tell you that this flight was of Air India. Anyway, we got our luggage the next day. They asked us to check our luggage. We opened it and saw that everything was fine. Then we returned back to Kolkata by afternoon flight.

When we reached home, we were completely exhausted. The enthusiasm with which we had gone for the trip had now cooled down. My husband had to take two days off from office because of the flight. He had an important meeting which he could not join. We were very tensed for two-three days about all these things. Then gradually we got busy with our work. This was our experience of visiting Dubai. Which we will probably never forget in our life. Now whenever we go out, there is a fear in the mind. One day my friend said that whenever you go out, you should ask God to come with you. After that, while going out, we ask our God to come with me and come back with me. You too should listen to me and see, he will always be with you.This was my scary Dubai tour.
Why is Rohini Nakshatra special for child birth?

July 4th, 2024

Lord Krishna was a philosopher and a selfless Karmayogi. In the Mahabharata era, he made his disciple Arjun aware of the reality of life by preaching the Gita. The thoughts of Lord Krishna are relevant even today. According to astrologers, a person born in the Rohini Nakshatra has many special qualities. The Rohini Nakshatra indicates the central region of any place. The lord of this Nakshatra is Venus. For this reason, the planetary movements in Rohini should be observed for the events or reasons occurring in the central region of any place.

Why did Krishna choose the Rohini nakshatra to be born?

According to the Puranic legend, Rohini is the most beautiful, radiant, and elegantly dressed of the twenty-seven wives of Chandra. It is one of the most powerful and influential nakshatras in Vedic astrology. It is the fourth nakshatra in the series of 27 nakshatras and is located in Taurus. Rohini nakshatra is ruled by the Moon and is associated with abundance, fertility and growth. Its symbol is considered to be a bullock cart. Apart from this, the natives of Rohini nakshatra are very beautiful, big-eyed, radiant, dignified, interested in the art of music and mentally healthy. Krishna chose Rohini nakshatra for his birth, because Krishna needed the most stable, mild and well-balanced, honest, pure personality and only Rohini nakshatra could give it. This nakshatra gave Lord Krishna big eyes and a mesmerizingly sweet voice to attract people’s attention. His birth was a divine event, because the divine incarnation chose Rohini nakshatra for his descent on earth. This astronomical alignment indicated the arrival of a person who would bring about great change and teach profound lessons of religion and devotion.

Why is Rohini Nakshatra special for child birth?

The main reason for taking the night avatar on Ashtami Tithi is said to be his being a Chandravanshi. Shri Krishna is a Chandravanshi, Chandradev is his ancestor and Mercury is the son of Moon. For this reason, Krishna chose Wednesday to be born as a son in the Chandravansh. Rohini was the first wife of Vasudev, the father of Lord Shri Krishna. Vasudev had a son named Balarama and a daughter named Subhadra born from Rohini’s womb. Out of these, Chandra Dev’s most beloved and favorite wife is Rohini. This is because Lord Shri Krishna had chosen Rohini Nakshatra as his birth nakshatra and thus Lord Shri Krishna was born in this nakshatra as per his wish. This is the main reason. People who are born in Rohini Nakshatra are very popular. These people get fame very quickly. People born in Rohini Nakshatra easily mingle with everyone and remain popular among the people. People born in Rohini Nakshatra always walk on the path of truth. They hate lies and liars. People of this Nakshatra do good deeds and believe in good deeds. For them, doing any work with a true heart and true feelings is important. The mind of such people is very fickle and creative. These people keep working in different ways and keep their mind engaged. These people impress people with their sweet words. These people are art lovers. These people are very much interested in religious activities. People born in Rohini Nakshatra never have a shortage of money. People born in Rohini Nakshatra live their life with pomp and splendor. Such people have a lot of wealth. People born in Rohini Nakshatra are very beautiful to look at, serve their parents and get the happiness of children.
People born in Rohini Nakshatra are very dedicated towards their work and their goals. These people do not like to take pleasure in the work of others at all. To attain their goals, these people work hard and achieve them with their willpower.
Why is Janmashtami so special?

July 4th, 2024

The festival of Janmashtami is celebrated with great pomp in India, but let us tell you that the festival of Janmashtami is being celebrated in other countries besides India. The festival of Janmashtami is celebrated on the Ashtami Tithi of Krishna Paksha of the month of Bhadrapada. On this day, at midnight, Lord Vishnu took the incarnation of Shri Krishna in Dwapar Yuga. This incarnation is considered to be his eighth incarnation. Krishna Janmashtami, also known as Gokulashtami, is a grand festival celebrated all over India to commemorate the birth of Lord Krishna. According to the Hindu calendar, Krishna Janmashtami falls on the Ashtami of Krishna Paksha or the 8th day of the waning phase of the moon in the month of Bhadrapada (the dark fortnight of the moon). Which overlaps with August and September of the Gregorian calendar.

What do people do on Janmashtami?

On the day of Janmashtami, devotees take a pledge after completing the morning rituals and perform Krishna Puja at midnight. The idol of Bal Krishna is cleaned with Panch Amrit, dressed in new clothes and ornaments and worshipped by placing it in a cradle with flowers, fruits and sweets. Apart from this, Dahi Handi programs are organized since Lord Krishna enjoyed butter, curd and milk. Special decorations are done in homes and temples on the day of Krishna Janmashtami. Special events are organized in all the famous Krishna temples across the country. Lord Krishna was born at midnight. In such a situation, Krishna devotees keep fast on this day and remain immersed in the devotion of Kanha and after the birth of Shri Krishna at 12 o’clock in the night, they worship methodically and break the fast. You can break the Janmashtami fast in three ways. Some people break the fast after worshiping Krishna at night itself, while some people break the fast the next day morning. Some people break this fast after the end of Ashtami Tithi. You can break this fast anytime as per your convenience. Break the fast with the Panjiri and butter that is offered to Krishna on this day. It is believed that the worship of Krishna is considered complete only if the fast is broken with the Prasad of the Bhog.

What is the importance of Rohini Nakshatra?

According to Brahmavaivarta Purana, whoever observes a fast on Sri Krishna Janmashtami, gets absolved of the sins of hundred births. There is no doubt in this. He enjoys the bliss in Vaikunth Lok for a long time. Then on taking birth in a good womb, he develops devotion towards Lord Krishna – this is certain. Since Lord Krishna was born on Bhadrapada Krishna Ashtami, it is called Krishna Janmashtami. Lord Krishna was born in the Rohini Nakshatra, therefore, while determining Janmashtami, a lot of attention is paid to the Rohini Nakshatra. By worshipping Sri Krishna on this day, one gets child, long life and prosperity. The people born under the Rohini Nakshatra are very beautiful, have big eyes, are radiant, have position and prestige, have interest in music and are mentally healthy.

What is the history of Janmashtami?

According to Hindu mythology, the eighth incarnation of Vishnu, Lord Krishna, the son of Devaki and Vasudeva, was born on Janmashtami to destroy the demon king Kansa of Mathura. Kansa was Devaki’s brother. The demon king had captured his sister and her husband and imprisoned them so that he could kill their 7th son as well. But that did not happen. At the time of the birth of Devaki’s seventh child, Balarama, the embryo mysteriously transferred from Devaki’s womb to that of Princess Rohini. When their eighth child, Krishna, was born, the entire palace fell into a deep sleep. The prison doors magically opened and Vasudeva rescued the baby and took him to Nanda Baba and Yashoda’s house in Vrindavan. After the exchange, Vasudeva returned to the palace with a baby girl and handed her over to Kansa. When the evil king tried to kill the baby girl, she transformed into Durga and warned him about his doom. This is how Krishna grew up in Vrindavan and later killed his maternal uncle Kansa. Since then, the birth of Lord Krishna is celebrated as Janmashtami.

Religious significance of celebrating Janmashtami

This festival is also known as a symbol of divinity, love and righteousness. His life and teachings inspire devotees to live a life based on righteousness, karma, and devotion. This festival is celebrated with even more special fervor in Mathura, it is the birthplace of Lord Krishna. According to the beliefs of Hinduism, fasting on this day and offering special prayers to the Lord fulfills all the wishes. Janmashtami festival has special significance for child birth, longevity and prosperity. Fasting on the day of Lord Krishna Janmashtami fulfills all the desires. Worshipping Yashoda Nandan on this day in a proper manner brings blessings of happiness and prosperity. On the other hand, couples who want children should worship Laddoo Gopal on Janmashtami. This is a very important time for the devotees of Lord Krishna to do Sadhana. By the way, every Janmashtami is auspicious and Lord Krishna takes away all the sorrows of the devotees. But if you recite Sri Krishna Katha and Leela Amrit along with Bhajan Kirtan in special time and constellation, then Lord Krishna will be pleased. Reciting Gita and donating Gita on Janmashtami is considered very auspicious.

Why is Janmashtami celebrated for 2 days?

Those who believe in religious texts like Smriti and follow the rules of fasting based on these are called Smartas. On the other hand, worshippers of Vishnu or those who believe in the incarnations of Vishnu are called Vaishnavas. Smartas often celebrate Janmashtami a day before Vaishnav, the reason behind this is not difficult to understand. Smartas observe some special combinations to celebrate Krishna’s birth anniversary and decide the day of fasting based on that. Like,It should be Ashtami Tithi of Krishna Paksha of Bhadrapada month.It should be Ashtami with moonrise.
There should be a combination of Rohini Nakshatra at night. Those who follow this belief do not insist on Udaya Tithi, so Smartas celebrate Janmashtami on Ashtami or Saptami based on these combinations.

The biggest reason behind Janmashtami is the birth of Lord Krishna. At the end of Dwapar Yuga, when the empire of evil people grew on earth and they started looting, creating chaos and killing people everywhere, then Lord Vishnu vowed to take incarnation in human form. Lord says in Gita that whenever there is a decline in religion on earth, then he takes incarnation in human form and frees the earth from demonic powers.