Moksha or liberation is the ultimate goal, the highest endeavor. It is your right. Freedom from sorrows is your right. Freedom from bondage is your right. Freedom from attachment is your right.
Liberation or Moksha is your right, after righteousness (Dharma), material prosperity (Ardh) and pleasure (kama
Byanjana Dwadashi, also known as Byanjana Dwadasi, is a significant festival observed primarily by the followers of Lord Jagannath in Odisha. It falls on the 12th day (Dwadashi) of the Shukla Paksha (waxing moon phase) in the month of Margashirsha. The festival is closely associated with the preparation and offering of 56 types of food items, collectively called the Chhappan Bhog, to Lord Jagannath. This tradition symbolizes devotion, gratitude, and the celebration of the abundance of nature's bounty. The legend behind Byanjana Dwadashi revolves around the epic Mahabharata. It is believed that during their exile, the Pandavas, along with Draupadi, faced many challenges, including scarcity of food. Draupadi prayed to Lord Krishna, who blessed her with the Akshaya Patra, a magical vessel that provided unlimited food. The festival commemorates Lord Krishna's divine intervention in alleviating their hardships. The offerings made on this day are a gesture of gratitude to the Lord fo...
Shattila Ekadashi is a significant Hindu fasting day observed on the 11th day (Ekadashi) of the Krishna Paksha (waning phase of the moon) in the month of Magha, as per the Hindu calendar. The word "Shattila" is derived from two Sanskrit words: "Shat," meaning six, and "Tila," meaning sesame seeds. Sesame seeds play a central role in the rituals and offerings of this vrat, symbolizing purification and spiritual cleansing. Devotees observe this fast to seek blessings from Lord Vishnu and to wash away sins, attaining spiritual growth and liberation. The story associated with Shattila Ekadashi revolves around a devout Brahmin woman who was known for her intense devotion and spiritual practices. Despite her religious discipline, she was reluctant to perform charitable deeds or share her wealth with the needy. Once, Lord Vishnu, in disguise, approached her as a beggar and asked for alms. The Brahmin woman, unwilling to give, reluctantly handed him a lump of clay...
According to Hindu mythology, Lord Krishna killed Kansa to fulfill a divine prophecy and to protect the world from his tyrannical rule. Kansa was a cruel and oppressive king who had imprisoned his own sister, Devaki, and her husband, Vasudeva, due to a prophecy that foretold his death at the hands of Devaki's eighth son. When Lord Krishna was born as Devaki's eighth child, Vasudeva managed to smuggle him out of the prison and raised him in secret. As Krishna grew, he eventually confronted Kansa and defeated him in a grand wrestling match, ultimately killing him, thus fulfilling the prophecy and freeing the world from Kansa's oppression. Krishna's actions are seen as divine intervention to restore justice and righteousness.
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