Radha janmostsav
Kr̥ṣṇasya draviṇaṁ rādhā rādhāyāḥ draviṇaṁ hariḥ |
Jīvanēna dhanē nityaṁ rādhākr̥ṣṇagatirmama. ||
Meaning: Lord Sri Krishna's full wealth is Sri Radharani and Sri Radharani's full wealth is Sri Krishna, therefore every moment of my life should be spent in the shelter of Sri Radha-Krishna.
Background of Radha janmostsav
Radha janmostsav or Radhashtami is a holy day for Hindus. Krishna Priya Radhaji was born on the eighth day of the Shukla Paksha of Bhadrapada month. Therefore this day is celebrated as Radhashtami. The sacrificial fire of Shri Radhaji Vrishabhanu was revealed from the land. Sri Radha is considered to be the incarnation of Lakshmi. It is mainly celebrated by Krishna devotees.
Who is Radha?
Radha was the most beloved of Lord Krishna. It is said that the worship of Lord Krishna is considered incomplete without worshipping Shri Radha.
Sri Vrindavaneshwari Radha always brings joy to Shri Krishna in Vedas and Puranadi, which is praised as 'Krishna Vallabha'.
In the Shrimad Devi Bhagwat, Shri Narayan has described the imperative of Shri Radha Puja to Narada in the context of the very ancient tradition of 'Shri Radhayai Swaha' Shakraksha Mantra and the remarkable glory. If a person does not worship Shri Radha, then the person does not have the right to worship Lord Krishna. Therefore, all Vaishnavas must pray to Goddess Radha. Therefore, all Vaishnavas must pray to Goddess Radha. Sri Radha is the presiding goddess of Lord Shri Krishna's life, so God remains under them. She Radhan for all the wishes, that is why she has been called Shri Radha.
Puja Bidhi
Radha-Krishna should be worshipped on this day. One should fast for the whole day and do a time of flourishing. After bathing the idol of Shri Radha and Krishna with Panchamrit, make them adorn, offer sacrifices and then offer incense, lamps, flowers etc. Make a pavilion with five colours of powder and make a lotus-shaped hexadeum inside it. In the middle of that lotus, meditate on the Divyasana by setting Sri Radhakrishna's yurtamurti backwards and worship and worship Lord Radhakrishna devoutly.
If an Asthami falls of Wednesday (Budhabar)- it’s a specific tithi called Budhhaasthami.
Skipping the Narka- a holy observance of Budhhasthami
Budhaastami brings several dimension and devotion, Lord Shiva and Parwati are especially worshiped and prayed in this day, and people observe fasting and visit temples. According to the Sanatan legend, it is believed that one who observes this day of Budhaastami, never goes to hell, after death. Observers also seek divine blessings with prosperity for wellbeing in their lives.
What is done today?
Devotees also worship Budha Graha (Planet Mercury) and ask for his blessings. People with Budha doshas in their planetary locations are strongly prescribed to fast and worship this day. Special Naivedya is prepared and offered to Lord Buddha on this day, devotees worship Lord Budhha's idol inscribed in silver or on the gold coin, water-filled Kalash and green unpeeled coconut is placed atop, several rituals are performed to appease Lord Buddha. The observer of this Vrata is believed to gain freedom from his/her sins and also escapes from going to hell.
Happy Budhhaastami.
Gorakhkali Puja
Baba Gorakh and Nepal History
Baba Gorakh and Gorakhkali vagwati are very important in Nepali history. The meeting between Prithvi Narayan Shah and Baba Gorakh, the vomit that fell on the feet of Prithvi Narayan Shah and the auspiciousness given by Baba Gorakh to Prithvi Narayan Shah that there will be victory wherever he bows is the reason for the energy and strength of Nepal's unification.
The glory of Gorakhnath Baba, a unique devotee of Baba Machindranath, is special in the Sanatan community of Nepal, India and all over the world.
Gorkha, the district of origin of Shah dynasty kings adjacent to the name of Baba Gorakh, and Gorakhkali temple have special importance in the former royal family of Nepal. It should be remembered that in the history of Baba Gorakh, the Gorakh palace and dynasty as well as the Gorakh temple in Pashupati's mrigasthali forest and Baba's 15-year meditation there are also connected.
The Gorkha temple of Mrigasthali is in a state of neglect due to lack of protection and management.
The shrine of Gorakhkali Devi
In the Gorkha Darbar area is the shrine of Gorakhkali Devi. This Peetha is considered as the Kool Devi of the Shah Dynasty. It is customary to worship Gorkhali on Paush Krishna Ashtami. Today, a special puja is performed at the Gorakhkali temple in Gorkha.
It has been a tradition for hundreds of years to bring Jamara to Kathmandu on Phulpati day in this Gorakhkali temple. In the post-republic years, such customs have not been given much attention, although the importance of Baba Gorakh and Gorakhkali Devi in the protection of Nepalese land has been incomparable.
Nepali people need more blessings of Baba Gorakh and Gorakhkali Devi to protect cows.
Gorakh Sandesh (Message)
Gorakh message
Guru Gorakhnath says - "The journey of the temples and shrines is Suno Yatra" meaning the pilgrimage of the temples etc. are spiritually meaningless, equal to zero, soulless – unless we are able to spread love to every being in this cosmos.
देवल जात्रा सुंनि जात्रा, तीरथ जात्रा पाणीं ।
अतीत जात्रा सुफल जात्रा, बोलै अमृत वाणी
Yes, the role of temples is very important in terms of religion and culture, but if there is a pilgrimage but there is no faith, there is no emotion and there is no devotion, then what is the use of just doing a "deval pilgrimage"? Do not worship people who worship idols! Run to temple but can't make the house a temple! Worshiping the deity of the temple but unable to awaken divinity in himself! Offering fruit, offerings, etc. to the deity made of stone in a small area and complex, but not accepting that the divinity resides in every human, animal and bird! And unable to serve! Seeing such religious pretentiousness, Guru Gorakhnath made a sharp satire in Khadi language (Prakrit language, folk language, rural language). Glory be to Baba Gorakhnath and Gorakhkali Bhagwati forever.
Infinite love of Gorakhkali Puja.
-Suyog Dhakal
Liked by:
