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When does success and progress elude us?

November 24th, 2023

Every person wants to achieve success in his life. The real test of life begins after completing education, when a person tries to achieve his position in the competitive world. In this era of tough competition, people are busy racing to surpass each other, hence establishing oneself is no less than a challenge. That’s why every person works hard, but sometimes even after working hard, a person does not get the results as per his desire. Many times, even after trying hard, a person has to face failure again and again.

Since childhood, we have been hearing some basic mantras of success from our parents and teachers which are hard work and true dedication and this is right and true because without hard work and dedication nothing is achieved. Without hard work, if anything Even if it happens or we get it, it does not last long but apart from hard work and true dedication, there are some principles and rules to achieve success in life which we often ignore and even after getting success, we lose it. Such things happen in our life. Many events happen which we associate with our luck and destiny as if you have achieved what you were thinking of achieving. And then you feel that your luck is high and you will achieve everything automatically.

If you keep sitting thinking like this, you will probably keep waiting all your life. Let us assume that you get it without doing anything, but this does not happen again and again. If next time also you are thinking of getting it without doing anything, then you are making a big mistake. But when you use your full strength and ability If you move towards your destination with all your will, then a time will come and at that time it will not matter what happened to you and what you did, but whatever happens to you will be in your hands and control. And you will have a skill in life which people are not able to achieve in life even after being successful. Never be angry and upset with your mistakes and failures because in order to walk, you have to fall. This is a rule and a basic mantra which even nature adopts and accepts. Just as the existence of daylight depends on night, if there is no night then day will have no existence.

Similarly, if you are dedicated towards your goal and destination, then the meaning of your failure and failure will become different, then you will start learning lessons and lessons from your failures and your mistakes and move forward with a new perspective. If you stand out from the crowd. If you want to reach somewhere and your eyes are fixed on your destination, then you will reach your destination even in the crowd without colliding with anyone and will achieve your goal. But if you want to reach somewhere by moving away from the crowd and your eyes are on your goal, But if not, you will collide with everyone in the crowd and fall. To get out of the crowd without bumping into yourself, you have to decide on your goal and be dedicated to that goal. Stop thinking and calculating to achieve your goal. Whenever we start any work or business, the first thing we think is whether I can be successful in it, what benefit I will get from it and whether I should do it or not, but if you are successful in any of your work and life. If you want to be successful, then stop these useless things and worries and focus on your goal. Success is a never ending process which continues throughout life. The caravan of success keeps moving forward with positive thinking. Once you achieve one goal, you move on to the next goal. In this way success becomes the journey of our life. But it does not happen that success comes to everyone. In fact, success often remains away from us because we do not make enough efforts for it. To achieve it, we do not work as hard as is required to achieve that goal successfully. We often get tired before reaching our destination and turn away from the path of struggle.

If we become arrogant after reaching the pinnacle of success, then understand that we have not placed our feet firmly on the stairs. That is why the person who reaches the top often comes down rapidly. While coming, he finds the same stairs which helped him in moving forward. As long as success is far away from us, it seems very difficult to us. However, success should also be difficult. Because success achieved through hard work tells its own story. When we step on the first staircase, we first get scared after seeing many stairs in front of us. The thought comes that how will one be able to cross so many stairs. But a voice comes from within, start at least, many blessings are with you. Just with the help of this sound, we move forward, the stairs move backward and we move forward. While moving ahead, we come to a place where when we look back, many stairs are visible below. Which we have just crossed. Even the stairs do not accept an arrogant person while coming down. She gives way to him to move closer to her faster. If we had understood the dignity of the stairs while moving forward, these stairs would have stopped us. But our cruelty takes us downwards. So pay attention to the stairs. Stairs means our small successes, companions in our struggle. The one who encourages us. If we forget these, then understand that we have forgotten our roots. The one who remembers his roots after reaching the peak is called successful. Going down ourselves the stairs take us up. Therefore, the favor of stairs should never be forgotten. In this way the stairs equation can be understood easily.

Stop treating everything as a failure. Work with clarity. Embrace the people and things you don’t like. Then see how the path to your success opens. These small things which we simply remove with our ego become hindrances in our success and progress.
What is your importance?

November 24th, 2023

Throughout our life we remain under the illusion that we are a precious gift to our family, society and country. If we were not there, this would not have happened, if we were not there, that would not have happened. Our family cannot live without us. We do all the good works in the society. We are the head of the household. If we don’t stay, we don’t know what will happen to our house. We have sacrificed our lives for our families. We live only for them.

Do you know what your importance is to people? Except for one or two relationships, everything else is selfish. If you want to know your worth, then leave everyone for a few days and go somewhere far away. Then see how many people remember you. Change is the rule of the world. If there had been no change, the leaves would have remained dry on the trees. New leaves would not have come. The flowers would have rotted and spread dirt. Man does not die, children are not born. God has made a very beautiful system for everyone. Whoever has come will have to go. Like, after performing on the stage, one has to leave, only then others come and show their skills. Similarly the order of the world also continues. Despite knowing all this, man remains worried about his ego.

God has made man the most intelligent creature. But one thing that made him wrong was his arrogant nature. Like humans, other living beings also do all the work. But God did not give them speech through which the ego could manifest. When man thinks that he has the power to reproduce, animals also reproduce. Man thinks that he has built big buildings. So the birds also pick straws and make their nests. Even if a man’s house gets damaged by a storm, nothing happens to the bird’s nest. The man says that I take care of my family. Even animals and birds bring food for their children in their beaks. Man thinks that he has many friends and acquaintances, then you must have seen the ant too, when it walks, it moves along with every other ant.

A person always considers himself the most intelligent creature. And why not, because God has made him the most intelligent creature. But man takes wrong advantage of it. God gave him the power to think and understand, so with this he proved himself to be the most intelligent person. God gave man qualities like mercy and forgiveness, but man kept all these aside. God gave man two hands, (because no other creature has hands) so that man can serve someone with these hands. But man has hurt so many people with these hands. God gave man the power of speech so that he can explain himself to others and praise God. But with this very speech the man hurt the souls of many people.

If a man wishes, by doing good deeds from birth till death, he can improve his world and the afterlife. But man always keeps conquering himself through cleverness and cunningness throughout his life. While doing all these things he forgets what his status is. Will he be able to enjoy the things that he has spent his whole life to enjoy for life after life? After all, when God calls, he will have to go. He does not know that his condition is like that of a thief. Who is ready to take risks without worrying about his life. Who also knows what will happen to him if he is caught. Similarly, man also knows that one day he has to go. And that too is not in his hands. Then tell me how much power he has left.

Once a maid’s son was playing in a royal palace. While playing, a diamond came into his hand. He ran and took it to his mother. When the mother saw it and understood that it was a diamond, she called the child a liar. Said that it was a piece of glass and she threw that diamond outside the palace. And after some time she picked up the diamond from outside and went away, and she showed that diamond to a Soni, Soni also said the same. So there is a piece of glass and he also threw it out, the woman went away from there, later Soni picked up the diamond and went to the jeweler and showed the diamond to the jeweler. The jeweler came to know that it was a unique diamond. And his intentions got spoiled and he also told Soni that it was a piece of glass and he picked it up and threw the diamond out and as soon as it fell out, the diamond broke and shattered. A man was watching this entire incident, he went and Asked the diamond, why did it not break when it was thrown twice and why did it break the third time?
Heera replied, neither that woman knew my value nor that Soni. Only that jeweler knew my true value and despite knowing, he made my value like glass, it just broke my heart and I was shattered to pieces. Such people keep trying to humiliate human beings in every matter. But people who are precious like diamonds, their value is understood even by the people who degrade them.

So friends, if you have come into this world then do something good so that people can remember you. Do not cause trouble to anyone else for your material happiness. Your honesty, clarity and good thoughts are your assets. This is all that matters to you. And this is what your status tells you.
How to attain enlightenment?

November 23rd, 2023

God has made man the best among all living beings. To be a human being is the spiritual ability to be self-aware. This is the ability which makes the journey to salvation possible. A man who performs virtuous deeds to reach heaven is never immortal, can never attain salvation. The human body is not just a body. He is a conscious soul. The soul itself is the nourisher of this body. As soon as the soul comes out of this body, the body starts getting deformed. Wisdom, action, enjoyment, ego, greed, attachment are the religions of the body and mind, not of the soul. Due to lack of self-knowledge, there is a misconception that I am a body and not a soul. This is ignorance.

The body is made up of five elements: earth, water, fire, air and sky, which is physical, impermanent and perishable. After death the body gets destroyed, but even after the body gets destroyed we continue on the next journey. Like leaving old clothes and wearing new clothes. This body is just our clothing, which is made up of material substances. We are not the owners of the house, but the people living in it. We say again and again that we are not the body but the soul, which is consciousness. The soul has no caste, it is not Brahmin, Kshatriya, Vaishya or Shudra.

It is only the power of consciousness, which is equally prevalent in all types of living beings. This soul neither belongs to any caste nor to any ashram. The soul has neither caste nor religion. These four ashrams are not even those of Brahmacharya, Grihastha, Vanaprastha and Sannyasa. The soul is neither a doer nor an enjoyer nor an object to be enjoyed. Beyond these three, there is the incorporeal, the formless and the mere witness. Some people say that this is the severe Kaliyuga, this is the fifth period. There can be no salvation in this. In this context, Acharya Ashtavakra says, ‘If you establish yourself in consciousness, you can attain liberation.’ Just as darkness disappears as soon as the lamp is lit, in the same way, shouldn’t the darkness of ignorance disappear with the light of self-knowledge? Can.
As soon as ignorance disappears, all the misconceptions of the living being disappear. The soul is conscious, free, pervasive everywhere, it is not bound by any bond. The soul has no form, it is formless. Creation is the form of that formless being. Shapes change and change, but the basic essence remains the same. Just as various ornaments are made from gold, they get spoiled, but the basic element gold remains the same. In this way we can say, the soul is the truth and the soul is ancient, the soul is eternal.

In physical and social life, so many deeds, activities, movements, methods, actions and reactions have taken place and are taking place even now. It is impossible for a human being to become an expert in all these subjects. Similarly, it is not possible to obtain biological and experimental knowledge of all these. Therefore, instead of feeling sad about being deprived of their knowledge, one should focus on the ultimate goal of elemental knowledge. Philosophy is not infinite and innumerable like worldly subjects. This is the basic element of religion, philosophy and spirituality. Any person who reaches this far is able to do so only on the strength of his own spiritual practice. No seeker has come to tell the truth of attaining this ultimate point to any living person. Every man has to discover it himself. We definitely experience that there is only one best point of knowledge of the elements. To reach this point, first of all we have to turn away from worldly attractions. It is also important to keep in mind that the aversion should be natural and should not put pressure on the soul. Disenchantment with worldly attractions should increase in such a way that man forgets both positive and negative thoughts about them from moment to moment. Philosophy will never be found in the material activities of this world. Its origin will be from the depth of spiritual knowledge. As man’s self-knowledge deepens, his philosophical knowledge will become true. Man is the only creature in the earth full of living beings who has the opportunity to increase his spiritual knowledge by giving up the life of ordinary enjoyment and consumption. Probably, a human being takes birth only so that he can be free from the vicious cycle of life and death. The supreme state of self-knowledge gives man the initiation that no matter how beautiful and attractive this world and its various subjects may appear to the open eyes, but in reality all this is nothing but a blissful dream. That is why it should be the first duty of an awakened person to concentrate and gain knowledge on the means of complete liberation from the worldly attachments.

Following this path is not easy for a person. The subjects of the world fascinate so much that often even the devotees who have received deep education in spiritual practice become anxious about it. In such a situation, how can a person with ordinary mind and intellect be inclined to get attracted towards worldly matters? Be it a seeker who has touched the depth of spiritual practice or an ordinary human being, there should always be two experiences in front of him. First, they should be aware at every moment of the truth that their body is perishable and their soul is indestructible. Second, the truth of man’s physical body getting burnt in the crematorium. This axiomatic self-knowledge will stabilize man at the ultimate point of a single spiritual subject. By being self-oriented, man will get the knowledge by himself that by becoming strong in the soul, he will be free from the petty cries of life and death and will be placed in the supreme abode of the time-manager. Will get. With this knowledge he will consider even possible death as a normal occurrence.
What is the significance of Raas or sharad Purnima?

November 23rd, 2023

Sharad Purnima is also known as ‘Raas Purnima’. On this day, Shri Krishna created Maharas. It is said that on the night of Sharad Purnima, nectar rains from the rays of the moon. For this reason, on this day in North India, there is a custom of making kheer and keeping it in moonlight overnight. According to mythological belief, Goddess Lakshmi was born on the day of Sharad Purnima, that is why in many parts of the country, to get her blessings, people celebrate Sharad Purnima. He is especially worshiped on this day. The atmosphere created on this day is considered especially beneficial for asthma patients. According to a study, the vibrational capacity of medicines is higher on Sharad Purnima. That means the effect of medicines increases. On the night of Sharad Purnima, nectar rains from the rays of the moon. On this night the Moon is closest to the Earth. It is believed that on the night of Sharad Purnima, the moon becomes full of 16 arts and showers nectar. On the day of Sharad Purnima, Goddess Lakshmi is especially worshiped to please her, after which the season changes. And autumn arrives. That is why it is called Sharad Purnima. On the night of Sharad Purnima, Lord Krishna performed Raas with the Gopis. On this day, at midnight, Goddess Lakshmi visits the earth and bestows her blessings on her devotees. According to mythological belief, Goddess Lakshmi was born on the day of Sharad Purnima, that is why in many parts of the country, people celebrate Sharad Purnima on the day of Sharad Purnima. He is especially worshiped on this day. According to Shrimad Bhagwat Katha Mahapuran, Moon is considered the god of medicine. Therefore, eating kheer made in the moonlight on the night of Sharad Purnima is considered very important.

On the day of Sharad Purnima, take bath and prepare kheer by mixing ghee in cow’s milk. Worship Shri Krishna properly by offering kheer to God. When the moon rises completely at midnight, then worship the Moon God. Chant the moon mantra “Om Som Somay Namah”. According to the scriptures, it is auspicious to offer Arghya of water and milk from a pot after the moon rises on the full moon night. This keeps the blessings of Moon God intact. Seeing the Moon God on the full moon day, the mantra Om Som Somay Namah should be chanted 108 times, this brings immense success in life.

Purnima Tithi has special significance in Sanatan Dharma. Ganga bath is taken on this day. Along with this, worship, chanting, penance and donations are also done. To attain success in a special task, devotees also keep a fast for Lord Vishnu on the full moon day. Apart from this, Shri Satyanarayan Puja is also performed on Purnima Tithi. Overall, Purnima Tithi is very auspicious. There is a religious belief that by worshiping Lord Vishnu on the full moon day, the devotee gets sure results. Also sorrow and distress go away. On this day, wake up early in the morning and first of all pay obeisance to Lord Vishnu, the creator of the world, and Mother Lakshmi. Clean the house. After retiring from daily work, take bath with water containing Ganga water. If convenient, take bath in the holy river. Now purify yourself by doing Aachman. Wear new clothes and offer water to Lord Sun. Tilanjali is also performed on the full moon day. Therefore, float sesame seeds in the flowing water stream. After this, do Panchopachar and worship Lord Vishnu as per the rituals. Lord Vishnu loves yellow colour. Therefore, offer yellow colored fruits, flowers, clothes. Recite Vishnu Chalisa and chant mantras during puja. Finally, complete the puja by performing aarti and archana. After this donate as per your financial condition.
What is the proof of God’s existence?

November 23rd, 2023

Often various types of misconceptions exist among people regarding the existence of God. A very large number of people have a question whether there really is any God in this world or not, the answer is yes. God definitely exists. If a person uses his discretion to understand the natural structure and system of the world, he will find that this world is made in such a smooth and orderly manner as if someone had created it. The movement of planets, sky, trees, plants, water, fire, air, everything is so accurate that no flaw is visible. Only an intelligent knowledgeable person can do this. Who has been called God in the Vedas. There is one God but all the learned people call Him by different names.

There is a reason behind whatever happens in this world. Every object and substance in the universe has a source of creation. The power by which all natural resources and activities are run has been called God. There is nothing in the entire universe that happens by itself, there is an energy working behind every action, which cannot be seen with the eyes. That energy comes from within God. The energy in the Sun, Moon, stars, atmosphere and constellations etc. is all operated and controlled by God. Therefore, the only reason for all natural activities is the omnipresent God. You can call him God who is the formless power responsible for running the entire universe in a balanced manner. This entire creation, the rivers, mountains, seas, different types of creatures, the sky and the billions of stars present in them, all these are proof of His existence. Only mother knows who our real father is and only mother can introduce us. If there is nature then there is a creator, if there is a son then there is its father, if there is creation then there is its owner. If you want to experience God, then purify your diet, do measured chanting and help some helpless person. After this, pray to God to make you realize where you are and how you are. This cannot be explained by intellect. You will understand only when you experience it.

There are billions of people around the world and everyone is being recognized differently. Some have different noses, some have different faces. In this way all nose shapes are different. But still everyone is being recognized differently. This is the amazing creation of Kriti. All animals and birds are being fed. Just as there is a nation, there is a President. Similarly, if there is a universe then there is also a creator of the universe. But such people do not know about the President who are illiterate or do not watch news etc. Similarly, how will those who do not do sadhana know God? God is not an intellectual natural thing. Everyone in the entire universe has intelligence and the one who arranges that intelligence is Brahma and the one who gives intelligence to Brahma is God. When Brahma ji appeared from the lotus, a question came in his mind that who is the one who created me? To answer this question, he kept descending holding the lotus stem for a hundred divine years. But they did not know about it. After this, he again came up, sat on the lotus and called out internally, let him experience the place from where I appeared. Then the word ‘penance’ appeared. After this, Brahma ji absorbed in penance and chanted the mantra and he saw that I have appeared from the lotus navel of God and God is in front of him.

Another proof of God’s existence is also seen by looking at nature. Because many types of animals exist in the world. Human beings are also included in these. Scientists have not been able to find out till date how all these things suddenly came into existence on the earth, hence it is considered to be the creation of God. The formation of the structure of the human body is also seen as a miracle of God. Because the science behind how a person is born and how he develops lies in God. Because the mystery of how these organs develop and how a tiny organism gets life is still unsolved. Spiritually, God resides within the human being. Only then can a person do anything if he wants. But where does such strength come from in an ordinary person, it seems like a miracle.

There is a God, that is why the life cycle of birth and death continues on Earth and other planets. God created food for all living beings so that no one remains hungry, and everyone gets enough energy. Another proof of God’s existence is that He created the Sun so that there is day and night in the world and there is no winter in the year. The seasons of summer, rainy and spring have been changing. Sunlight is so hot that any object in front of it gets destroyed. To save humans from this hot temperature, God increased the distance between the Earth and the Sun so that people can get as much light as is required. If God had not created the Sun, then no work of creation would have been completed and it would have been impossible to imagine life in the world. An example of the existence of God is that God created various types of natural medicines for the treatment of humans. With which man can cure all types of diseases.

Another proof of the existence of God is that the planets and bodies present in space do not collide with each other. God has created them in such a way that they carry out their work continuously without coming in each other’s way. The proof of God’s existence is that when a living being dies, it cannot be brought back to life by man. God has made a rule that whoever is born must die. This rule always stands the test of truth. An example of this is that the waves of the sea remain within their limits. If God had not determined the limit of sea water, then the entire surface would have been submerged in water. Which would have ended life on earth. One proof of the existence of God is that when a person is in trouble and does not see any ray of help, he remembers only God, and says that God saves you once. One proof of the existence of God is that apart from humans, there are other living beings in the world like animals, birds, insects, moths, etc. All of them keep working continuously at their level to maintain the order of nature. The dirty air that humans release into the atmosphere through breathing is used by plants as their food. Humans and herbivorous animals get food from plants. God has created ants, insects and vultures to destroy the bodies of dead animals, they are also called the cleaning workers of the world. If God had not made such arrangements, everything would have been destroyed. This proves that God exists.
What is the scientific reason for celebrating Chhath Puja?

November 22nd, 2023

When Lord Ram and Sita Mata returned to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile, they decided to perform Rajsurya Yagya on the orders of sages to absolve themselves of the sin of killing Ravana. He invited Mugdal Rishi for the puja. Mugdal Rishi purified Mother Sita by sprinkling Ganga water on her and ordered to worship the Sun God on the sixth day of Shukla Paksha of Kartik month. Due to this, Sita stayed in the ashram of Mugdal Rishi and worshiped the Sun God for six days. On Saptami, at the time of sunrise, the rituals were again performed and blessings were obtained from the Sun God.

It is believed that worshiping Sun God on the day of Chhath increases the happiness, prosperity and good fortune of the fasting people. This fast was started during the Mahabharata period. It is believed that the children of women who fast on this day remain in good health and their children get a long life. That is why mothers observe this fast for their children.

The scientific reason behind celebrating this festival is that the Sun is worshiped in this festival. A person whose Sun is strong in his horoscope can take decisions well. By standing in water and worshiping the sun, the effect of sunlight is doubled. A person’s decision making ability is good. If we talk about giving water to the sun, the science of colors is hidden behind it. Due to imbalance of colors in the human body, there is a risk of falling victim to many diseases. While offering water to the Sun God in the morning, these colors get balanced by the light falling on the body. Due to which the immunity power increases. Skin diseases are reduced. Vitamin D obtained from sunlight is fulfilled in the body.
If seen from a scientific point of view, a special astronomical change takes place on the day of Shashthi. Then the ultraviolet rays of the Sun gather abnormally and to avoid their ill effects, Chhath fast is observed by standing in water during the Sun’s Usha and Pratyusha.

Chhath is not just a religious ritual, there is science also hidden in it. Those observing fast are physically and mentally prepared for it. The things used during Chhath Puja are as per autumn season. Fertility increases in the month of Kartik and Vitamin D is very important for pregnant women. Therefore the tradition of Surya Puja has been created.

Draupadi had kept a fast on Chhath for the good health and better life of her husband. When Pandavas lost the entire kingdom in gambling, Draupadi observed Chhath fast. With this fast their wish was fulfilled and the Pandavas got everything back. During this fast, Draupadi worshiped Surya and worshiped Chhath Maiya. It is also believed since ancient times that during the Mahabharata period, Surya’s son Karna had also worshiped Chhath. Karna was a great devotee of Lord Surya. He used to stand in waist-deep water for hours every day and offer prayers to the Sun. It was only by the grace of Surya that he became a great warrior. Even today the same tradition of donating Arghya during Chhath is prevalent.

According to mythological texts, Shashthi Maiyya is the mental daughter of Lord Brahma and sister of Sun God. Shashthi Maiya is worshiped in this fast, hence it is also known as Chhath fast. According to the Puranas, to create the universe, Lord Brahma divided himself into two parts, in which the form of man appeared in the right part and the form of nature appeared in the left part. A part of Goddess Nature, the presiding deity of creation, is also known as Devasena. Due to being the sixth part of nature, a popular name of this Mother Goddess is Shashthi, who is known as Chhathi Maiyya.
What is the significance of Devuthani Ekadashi?

November 22nd, 2023

In Indian culture, Tulsi has been given the status of mother. Like other goddesses, Tulsi is also worshipable. Devuthani Ekadashi is a festival dedicated to Tulsi.In 2023, this auspicious date of Devuthani Gyaras is falling on 23rd November. It is believed in the Vedas and Puranas that the gods rise on Ekadashi that falls after Diwali. This is the reason why all the auspicious activities like marriage, mundan, housewarming etc. start after Devuthani Gyaras. Mata Tulsi’s marriage is also performed on the day of Devuthani Ekadashi. It is said that from this day Lord Vishnu takes charge of the creation. Shri Hari Vishnu, who is sleeping in Kshirsagar, is awakened and requested to start the auspicious works. By building sugarcane pavilions in temples and homes, devotees worship Lord Lakshminarayan and offer him dishes including plum, gram vegetable, amla and other seasonal fruits and vegetables. From this day onwards, farmers start harvesting the new crop of sugarcane. let start.

With the change of weather, people consider consuming jaggery very beneficial. Actually, jaggery is made from sugarcane juice, hence the importance of worshiping sugarcane increases even more on this day. Sugarcane is considered a source of sweets. It is believed that consuming jaggery on this day brings happiness, peace and prosperity in the house.

This day of Kartik Shukla Ekadashi is also celebrated as Tulsi Vivah. Their marriage should be done by keeping the idol of Shaligram and Tulsi plant in the pavilion. After this, while circumambulating the Mandap, one should pray to God for the marriage of unmarried people and for the marriage of married people. Houses are illuminated with lamps, and children celebrate by bursting crackers. Auspicious and auspicious programs start from this day. On this day, Lord Vishnu is worshiped with rituals. And along with the worship on this day, it is wished that the auspicious works coming to the house should be completed smoothly. Since Tulsi plant is also a symbol of environment and nature. Therefore, on this day, the message is also given that like the medicinal plant Tulsi, awareness about greenery and health should be spread among everyone. Tulsi plants are also donated on this day. Lord Vishnu, who wakes up after four months of sleep, orders the resumption of auspicious works on this occasion.

According to the Indian calendar, the date of Ekadashi has great importance. Therefore, this day is celebrated with special worship. Apart from marriage, many auspicious works like Upanayana, housewarming etc. are started from this day.
On this day, along with worship, fasting is also given great importance. On this day, women decorate the courtyard with ocher and khadi and celebrate all the festivals along with Tulsi Vivah with songs and bhajans etc.

Why do we celebrate Devuthani Ekadashi?

According to mythology, there is a war between Lord Vishnu and Jalandhar. Jalandhar’s wife Tulsi remains devoted to her husband. Due to this Vishnu was not able to defeat Jalandhar. To defeat Jalandhar, Lord Krishna took the form of Jalandhar and came to break Tulsi’s chastity. As soon as Tulsi’s chastity was broken, Lord Vishnu defeated Jalandhar in the war. Jalandhar is killed in the war. Lord Vishnu grants Tulsi a boon that she will be worshiped along with him.

What should be done on this Ekadashi?

On the day of Devuthani Gyaras, one should wake up early in Brahma Muhurta and take bath. On this day, the door of the house should be cleaned with water, then a Deva should be made with lime and ochre. Then a sugarcane pavilion should be decorated on top of it. After that the deities should be established. While worshiping Lord Vishnu, one should keep jaggery, cotton, roli, akshat, rice and flowers. In the worship, one should sing the song ‘Utho Dev Baitho Dev’ while lighting a lamp to celebrate the rising of God. Avoid consuming rice on the day of Devuthani Ekadashi. Refrain from. By eating rice on this day, a person takes birth in the form of a reptile. Therefore avoid consuming rice. While observing the fast, try not to harbor any ill feelings towards any person and always serve the elders.
Tulsi marriage and Shaligram marriage also take place on the day of Devuthani Ekadashi. In such a situation, plucking basil leaves should be avoided. One should avoid fighting on this day. Otherwise Goddess Lakshmi never comes to the house. If you are not fasting on the day of Devuthani Ekadashi, then try to eat only satvik food. One should avoid consuming tamasic food. Not only this, onion and garlic should also not be eaten.Fasting on Devuthani Ekadashi is considered most important to get the desired results. Sun God is worshiped in this Ekadashi. Tulsi ji has special significance for Vaishnav worshippers. Vaishnav worshipers wear Tulsi garland and chant it. Just as adding a basil leaf to milk, curd or water, it becomes Charanamrit and adding it to food becomes Prasad. It is said that Lord Vishnu does not accept food without Tulsi.

What is the Parana method of Devuthani Gyaras? Parana means breaking the fast. Perform Parana only after the end of Dwadashi Tithi. Not performing Parana on Dwadashi is like a crime. Wait for Hari Vasara to end before breaking the fast. The first quarter of Dwadashi Tithi is called Hari Vasara. Since the Parana of the fast does not happen in Hari Vasar, the fasting person has to wait for it to end before Parana. Avoid breaking the fast during midday. The time to break the fast is in the morning. If due to some reason you are not able to break the fast in the morning, then break the fast after noon.
Why is Guru Mantra given in the right ear only?

November 21st, 2023

Mantra is a collection of words, through which one can achieve desired goals and destroy negative obstacles. When a person takes initiation, the Guru tells him the secret mantra in his right ear only, which is why the right ear is considered more sacred than the left. As a result of Guru Mantra, the disciple makes spiritual progress. Many times, name chanting and mantra chanting are considered the same. In both Namjap and Mantrajap, a letter, word, mantra or sentence is chanted repeatedly. A Bijamantra is the seed of the mantra. This spreads the science of Beej Mantra rapidly. The power of a mantra lies in its seed. Chanting the mantra is effective only when suitable seeds are selected. The seed awakens the power of the deity of the mantra. In Sanatan Dharma, no worship ritual is complete without mantras. Mantras are definitely chanted in every religious ritual. There has been a tradition of reciting and chanting mantras in Sanatan Dharma since the Vedic period. Special importance of chanting mantra has been mentioned in religious scriptures. Along with religious importance, many scientific benefits of chanting mantra have also been mentioned. Chanting mantras is considered best to please God.

There are three types of chanting. Verbal chanting – When the mantra is chanted recitingly, it comes under the category of verbal chanting.
Upanshu chanting – When the mantra is chanted with the tongue and lips in such a way that only the lips seem to be vibrating and the pronunciation of the mantra is heard only by oneself, then such chanting comes in the category of Upanshu chanting.
Mental chanting- As the name suggests, this chanting is done only from within. To chant in this way, meditation posture is done in Sukhasana or Padmasana. Before chanting the mantra, purification is necessary, hence chanting should be done only after retiring from daily activities and taking bath etc. The place of chanting should also be cleaned thoroughly and Chanting should be done while sitting on a clean asana. After chanting, the asana should not be left here and there nor should it be removed from the feet. The seat should be kept safely at one place.
Kush posture is considered best for chanting mantra, because Kush is a good conductor of heat, due to which energy gets absorbed in our body while chanting mantra.

Which rosary should one chant?

Tulsi rosary is best for normal chanting, but if chanting is done for the accomplishment of any task then the rosary should be taken according to the said deity. For example, Rudraksh is considered best for Lord Shiva and crystal or lotus garland is considered best for Goddess Lakshmi. To chant the mantra, a quiet place should be chosen so that there is no obstruction of any kind in the chanting and the attention does not get distracted.

Early morning is the best time for chanting, because at this time the environment remains calm, pure and positive. If you always chant, then you should chant the mantra at the same place and at a fixed time every day. While chanting the mantra, Do not keep the rosary open. The rosary should always be kept covered inside the Gaumukhi. While buying the Jaap rosary, ensure that it should have 108 beads and there should be a knot in the middle of each bead. So that there is no error in the number while chanting, one should chant by keeping in mind the image of the deity for whom one is chanting and one must complete the chanting of at least one rosary daily.
What is the power of Guru Mantra?

November 21st, 2023

Guru is the one who removes the darkness of ignorance from our life. Guru has played an important role in life since ancient times. Gurus are also an integral part of the society and the society building process. In the Vedas and Puranas, Gurus have been described as equal to gods. There has been a tradition of initiation in Hindu religion since ancient times. Initiation gives direction to our directionless life. Initiation is a kind of oath, covenant or resolution. There has been a tradition of initiation in Hinduism, Sikhism, Jainism and Buddhism. In Sikh it is called Amrit Sanchar.
Gurumantra is the name of the deity, mantra, number or word which the Guru gives to his disciple to chant. As a result of Guru Mantra, the disciple makes spiritual progress and ultimately attains salvation. By the way, the deity whose name is mentioned in Guru Mantra is especially necessary for the spiritual progress of that disciple. Attaining salvation is the highest spiritual experience of a person’s life, he experiences becoming one with God. He feels constant joy.

A disciple is a seeker who has a spiritual level. This means that a disciple is one who sacrifices his body, mind and wealth for spiritual practice and has a strong passion for spiritual progress. The effectiveness of Guru Mantra depends on the spiritual level of the person giving the mantra.

There is no limit to the spiritual power of Guru Mantra. If a person is conscious of his sadhana and has a strong desire to make spiritual progress, then the latent Gurutattva or guiding principle creates appropriate opportunities for his progress in his life. The name of the Gurumantra or the name of the deity of the religion according to one’s birth should be chanted on whomever the person has more faith in. When someone behaves selfishly, his ego is reduced. If a person chants the Guru Mantra with devotion and has a strong desire to attain God, then the latent Guru principle or the Guru form of God himself brings the real Guru of the earth into his life.

Sometimes saints provide chanting to a person, so that the spiritual obstacles coming in the life of that person are removed. This also solves spiritual problems. Sometimes people mistake this chanting for Gurumantra. Keep in mind that Guru Mantra is only for spiritual progress, which also leads to salvation.
Some people keep demanding Gurumantra from the Guru continuously. Gurus give mantras to such devotees. Similarly, the Gurumantra which is taken by paying money is also a Gurumantra in name only. Even if a Guru gives Guru Mantra to a person (or a seeker), that person should still do good service, sacrifice and love everyone unconditionally for spiritual progress along with chanting the Guru Mantra.

If there is any most powerful mantra in the world, then it is the mantra given by the Guru, which is called Guru Mantra. Guru Mantra has the power to remove bad luck. If seen, a common man keeps chanting many mantras, but even after chanting so many mantras, no one gets any benefit. This mantra makes the life of the chanter pure and fulfills all kinds of material and spiritual desires. Does. The person who chants the above powerful mantra so many times every day at sunrise, there is no shortage of anything in his life.

Guru’s blessings shower upon each of his disciples. Some disciples are worthy and some are worthless, but for the Guru they are all equal and the Guru bestows blessings on every disciple equally. However, some facts must be kept in mind that those devotees or disciples who do sadhana, chanting, penance etc. to attain the blessings of the Guru, the Guru’s attention goes to them out of love and those who do not do anything, the attention goes to them out of duty. That is, even if you do not do anything, the Guru will definitely give you something, but it will not be because of his love, but because you have been the disciple of that Guru for many previous lives and it is the Guru’s responsibility to send you on the right path in this life too. It is a duty.
This also means that our efforts should be to attain the love of the Guru. If you receive their love, you will automatically receive blessings.

But it is strictly prohibited to recite mantras without a qualified guru. This is Advaita Mantra, hence it makes the seeker alone and absorbs or swallows under its influence the skills and behavior required to live in the world. Even though the vocal organs are not used directly in Manas chanting, their silent role remains. Therefore, one should not chant any mantra without the advice of a qualified Guru. Certainly not about seed mantras.

All the scriptures have praised the Guru element. There may be differences of opinion regarding the existence of God, but no differences of opinion have arisen regarding the Guru till date. Everyone has accepted Guru. Every Guru has given full respect to other Gurus including respect, praise and worship. Many sects of India exist only on the basis of Guruvani.
It is the ultimate duty of the disciple of that sect to follow the rules given by the Guru with devotion. The work of the Guru is also to solve moral, spiritual, social and political problems. Who is not familiar with Guru Vashishtha in the court of King Dasharatha, without whose advice no work of the court was done.
The role of Guru in India has not been limited to only spirituality or religion, when political calamity has befallen the country, Guru has also rescued the country from the calamity by giving appropriate advice. That is, from time immemorial the Guru has comprehensively and comprehensively guided the disciple in every field. Therefore, due to such glory of Sadhguru, his personality is higher than that of his parents. Due to his importance, Guru has been given a higher position than God. In the scriptures itself, Guru has been accepted as different forms of God – Brahma, Vishnu and Maheshwar. Guru is called Brahma because he creates the disciple and gives new birth. Guru is also Vishnu because he protects the disciple. Guru is also Maheshwar in reality because he also destroys all the faults of the disciple.
Is it important to have moral qualities?

November 20th, 2023

The moral qualities of man are the adornment of the entire humanity. The meaning of moral life is to live according to the policy. This is possible only when a person frees himself from his ego, selfishness and unnecessary fear and practices his life. Any person is judged on the criteria of right and wrong. These criteria are called values and these values are called his religion. That is, the meaning of religion is to behave according to one’s own mind. This conduct is his moral values and he is judged on this criteria. The moral qualities of a man affect all his activities and his entire personality is affected by it.

A person’s education and his surrounding environment leave a deep impact on his life. A person should receive such education which not only develops him intellectually but also arouses curiosity in him. Curiosity motivates a person to search for truth and leads him to enlightenment. He performs his duties according to his conscience. Swami Vivekananda says that any work for which a person’s conscience forbids him should never be done. Only a person who leads a moral life can become a role model for others and such people do not achieve success, rather success achieves them. Morality also leads to progress of the society and the nation and the person who turns away from morality is certain to be in trouble for himself and his society. Due to lack of moral values, dissatisfaction spreads in the society and crimes take place. On the contrary, the person who has etiquette, morality, discipline and dignity in his life will have peace in his family and country. The great philosopher Confucius says that if your character is good then there will be peace in your family. If there is peace in your family then there will be peace in the society. If there is peace in the society then there will be peace in the nation. Every person should give up his ego and selfishness and give place to qualities like honesty, humility, sacrifice, charity in his life. Only then can we create an ideal family and realize the dream of an ideal and happy nation.

If we can help others we should do so. But if we cannot help, then at least we should avoid harming others. This is the essence of living a moral life. There is a motivation behind any work. If we harm someone, we do it with some motivation. And if we help someone, it is also due to some inspiration. For that we need to understand some facts. Why do we help and not harm others? For example, when we want to harm someone, a kind of consciousness arises within us that prevents us from doing so. This means that there should be some kind of determination within us so that we do not cause harm. One part of our mind wants to harm someone, but because of the specific state of mind, another part of our mind says that this is wrong, this is not right. Because we see that it is wrong, we develop a will power within ourselves and are able to stop ourselves. In both the options, whether to cause harm or to avoid doing so, there should be an awareness within us. As humans, we have the wisdom to see long-term consequences. And when we see them, we can immediately stop ourselves.

Here we can choose two types of paths. In the first way, we think about our own interest and then if we can help someone then we do so and if we cannot help then we stop ourselves from causing harm. The second way is to think about the welfare of others and if we can help then do so and if not then stop ourselves from doing harm. In the context of harming others, the thought that if I do so, I will suffer negative consequences, including legal consequences. In fact, you have to stop yourself for your own good. Now taking our reason for thinking about others, we will think that others are exactly like me. They also avoid pain and suffering, so I will restrain myself from harming them.

When we train our minds to think first about our own interests and then strongly about others. In terms of being effective, it is more effective to think strongly about others. Generally, we humans are social creatures. Whoever he may be, his life depends on other people of the human community. Since the life and well-being of an individual depends on the entire society, it is our basic nature to think about and be concerned about the well-being of others. Living an ethical life personally means that we do not harm others and help them if possible. In doing so, if we make the well-being of others the basis of our morality, then it will become a comprehensive view of morality. We should keep these facts in mind in our lifestyle.

Life is given to us as a gift by God. We get life from God, but how we live life and how we make life beautiful, it all depends on us. And how we live life as per our wish. We call it life as we live. If we want, we can make life good or bad, it is in everyone’s hands. Whatever life we live, according to our deeds, in which life we will get the next birth. It is based on that.

Therefore always develop moral qualities in yourself. It is very important to make your life successful, if not for others. Just as the fragrance of blooming flowers spreads all around, similarly the impression of a person full of moral qualities spreads far and wide.