Gita Jayanti

Gita Jayanti" is the birthday of Bhagvad-Gita, the sacred text of the Hindus. It is celebrated on the 11th day of the waxing moon of Margaseersha month (December- January) in the Vedic almanac. It is believed the immortal "Bhagavad Gita" was revealed to Arjuna by Sri Krishna himself in the battlefield of Kurukshetra (in present day Haryana, India) a little over 5000 years ago. The text is written in third person, narrated by Sanjaya to King Dhritarashtra as it transpired between Sri Krishna and Arjuna. Sanjaya, the secretary of the blind King Dhritarashtra, had been blessed by his Guru, Vyasadev, with the power to remotely view the events taking place on the battlefield as they transpired. [ref. Bhagavad Gita Ch 18 Txt 75]

The discourse of Bhagavad Gita took place just before the start of the Kurushektra war. This is the brief history prior to that:

After several attempts at reconciliation failed, war was inevitable. Out of pure compassion and sincere love for His devotee and best friend, Arjuna, Lord Krishna decided to become his charioteer during the battle. The day of the war finally came and both armies gathered on the battlefield face to face. Just as the battle was about to start, Arjuna asks Lord Krishna to drive the chariot to the middle of the battlefield in between both armies to have a look at the opposing armies. Seeing his Grandsire Bhishma who raised him with great affection since childhood, and his teacher Dronācārya who have trained him to become the greatest archer, Arjuna's heart begin to melt. His body started to tremble and his mind get confused. He became unable to perform his duty as a Kshatriya (warrior). He felt weak and sickened at the thought that he would have to kill his relatives, his friends and revered persons in this confrontation. Being very despondent, he told his friend Krishna of his sudden change of heart, and turned to Him for advice. The conversation that ensued, Lord Krishna's advice and teachings to Arjuna, is what is known now as the Bhagavad Gita, the most ancient scripture and non-sectarian philosophical work known to man.
[edit] Celebration

Gita Jayanti is celebrated worldwide by all Hindus (followers of Sanatana Dharma), who revere Bhagavad Gita as their Divine Mother because She teaches us (in a non-sectarian and scientific manner) how to re-establish our lost relationship with God Almighty (The Supreme), our Divine Father.

It is generally observed by en-masse recitation of all 700 verses of the Gita chanted throughout the day. Devotees also fast on this day since it is an Ekadashi day (Ekadasi is the eleventh day of the waxing moon and waning moon - it occurs twice every lunar month and is observed by fasting from grains and lentils (peas, beans, dhals) by those who seek to progress spiritually. Bhajans and Poojas are held on this day. In places where this festival is celebrated grandly, stage play and Gita chanting competitions are held for kids to show their talents as a way to encourage their interest in reading Gita. Yogis, Sanyasins and learned scholar gives talks and held forums of this holy scripture. Leaflets, pamphlets and books containing the essence of Gita are distributed to the public. It is especially auspicious to distribute free copies of the Gita on this holy day.

For this festival, the Swadhyay Parivar encourage youth from 16–30 years of age, of many religions and cultures, to speak on a certain topics about Gita. Last year from around the world 3.5 million youth spoke on the Gita. This year, youth spoke on the topic Bhagvad Gita: The Destroyer of Kali yuga and the divine song of Unity. People have gone from house to house spreading the thoughts of the Gita.

In Malaysia, The Gita Jayanti Team celebrates Gita Jayanthi annually with the cooperation of different Hindu organizations in order to create self realization among all Hindus.


In Singapore, Gita Jayanti celebrations have become a grand, month-long 'mega event' (see their official website in External Links below) It is coordinated by the Singapore Hindu Endowments Board with at least 36 Hindu Temples and Indian social & cultural organizations support. It has become a great platform for 'intra-faith' cooperation and harmony between the followers of various branches and sects of Sanatana Dharma ('hinduism'). Each year, in a very exemplary way, a different organization takes the leading role supported by all the others.

A unique development in the observance of Gita Jayanti was introduced in 1997 by Dina Anukampana Das [see official GJ Singapore Magazine article on its history by the Hon. Secretary, External Link below], a Singaporean, who is a dedicated preacher of the Bhagavad Gita. He developed a way of very simply singing the Gita with a nursery-rhyme type of tune that anyone can follow, accompanied by kartals and mridanga (drum). He also presented the verses in a format he invented called 'simplified romanized Sanskrit' wherein all the long syllables are marked in red to guide the novice (beginner). All resources for Gita Jayanti resources, such as the verses of the Gita in various formats and languages, audio and text, are available for download from the sites www[dot]gitajayanti[dot]ning[dot]com and www[dot]gitajayanti[dot]org

When these verses are projected on a large screen, and sung to that simple tune, the results have proven to be very amazing, and a stark contrast to the traditional mode of chanting - because everyone is able to join in and sing along by the second or third chapter. (A sample of this new style of singing the Gita is online at www[dot]gitasingalong[dot]on[dot]to Generally it is thought that 'Sanskrit is very hard' so I cannot chant it. This is true for the traditional way of chanting - only those who know Sanskrit to some degree can join in, because the speed of reading is so fast that any beginner will find it very hard to keep up. Furthermore, the tendency is to speed up as the hours go by. But in the new format, which is gaining popularity in New Zealand, Australia and elsewhere, the musical instruments control the pace, and the tune is so simple that there is time for the beginner to see and enunciate each and every syllable. The music thus unites the slow (beginners) and the fast (advanced) participants, in harmonious singing, enabling everyone to
participate.
Geeta Jayanti celebrates the anniversary of the day on which Lord Krishna told the Shrimad Bhagwad Geeta to Arjun. According to the lunar Indian calendar, that day is the 11th bright day (Shukla) of the Margshirsh month (2nd month) of the Vikram Samvat year. It falls approximately in December.

For many years, under the guidance of Pujya Dada and Pujya Didiji, the Swadhyay Pariwar's youth, from ages 16-30, has celebrated Geeta Jayanti by arranging elocution competitions on various subjects relating to the Geeta's thoughts. For children under the age of 16, there is a combined competition of reciting the Sanskrit "shlokas" (verses) and explaining and elaborating upon their meaning and application in life.

Under the guidance and inspiration of Didiji, the number of young people speaking in the elocution competition has increased exponentially. Until 2002, the number of participants was in the thousands. In 2003, about 700,000 youth participated in the competition. In 2004, the number doubled to 1.4 million. In this past year's Geeta Jayanti competition, 2.2 million youths spoke on the universality of the Geeta's philosophy and its practical applicability in life.

As a result of this competition, the youth have not only gained confidence in their public speaking abilities, but they have also developed the ability to think philosophically and put those thoughts into practical action. Consequently, due to their participation, the youth have begun understand the Bhagwad Geeta more and more. They quote the Sanskrit verses from the Geeta to emphasize their views. Their newly acquired knowledge and understanding of human life has continued to improve their individual, family, and social lives. This competition also elevates one's enthusiasm to do God's work. These youth reach out to many more youths to develop new, divine friendships and share t cultural, moral, and philosophical thoughts, leading to an improved life.

This large number of participants includes youth from both India and from all over the world, including more than 35 nations and various different religions. Many Muslim and Christian youth even win the competition in their cities and villages. The winners at village and city levels go on to compete at the district level, the state level, and finally the competition culminates at the Shrimad Bhagwad Geeta Pathshala in Bombay, India, where Dadaji regularly delivered his pravachans (discourses) for 60 years and where Didiji currently delivers discourses. These finalists i

पूजा -मंत्र -ध्यान,

The Gayatri mantra is considered one of the most universal of all Hindu mantras, invoking the universal Brahman as the principle of knowledge and the illumination of the primordial Sun.

ॐ भूर्भुवस्व: |
तत्सवितुर्वरेण्यम् |
भर्गो देवस्य धीमहि |
धियो यो न: प्रचोदयात्

Aum Bhūr Bhuva Svaha (Aum) Tat Savitur Varenyam
Bhargo Devasya DhīmahiDhiyo Yo Nahah Prachodayāt, (Aum)[16]
Lead me from ignorance to truth
असतोमा सद्गमय। तमसोमा ज्योतिर् गमया। मृत्योर्मामृतं गमय॥
Asato mā sad gamaya,Tamaso mā jyotir gamaya
Mṛtyormā amṛtam gamaya,Aum śānti śānti śānti
Aum śānti śānti śānti (Bṛhadāraṇyaka Upaniṣad 1.3.28)

MEANING From ignorance, lead me to truth;From darkness, lead me to light;
From death, lead me to immortality Aum shanti shanti shanti

Sitar by Acharya Rajendra joshi at Ganesh mandir,Tabla sangat by Pt.Sant...

Acharya Rajender Joshi.avi

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दीवाली

दीवाली का केंद्रीय विषय बुराइयों पर अच्छाई की जीत की है, हमारे भीतर ज्ञान के दीपक प्रकाश को अनुभव के लिए है.

दीपावली के पांच दिन
दीवाली के पहले दिन Dhanvantari Triodasi या Dhanwantari Triodasi कहा जाता है कहा जाता है. दीवाली के दूसरे दिन Narak Chaturdasi कहा जाता है. यह कार्तिक के महीने के अंधेरे forthnight के चौदहवें चंद्र (thithi) दिन और दीवाली की पूर्व संध्या है. इस दिन भगवान कृष्ण दानव Narakasur नष्ट कर दिया और दुनिया के डर से मुक्त कर दिया. दिवाली के तीसरे दिन वास्तविक दीवाली है. इस दिन गणेश जी, माता लक्ष्मी कुबेर जी,सरस्वती माता के लिए पूजा किया जाता है, दीपावली के चौथे दिन पर, गोवर्धन पूजा किया जाता है. दिवाली के पांचवें दिन Bhratri Dooj कहा जाता है. यह एक बहनों को समर्पित दिन है.

भगवान राम वनवास के 14 वर्षों के बाद अपने अयोध्या लौटे, जिसमें उन्होंने लंका के राक्षस रावण जो एक महान पंडित था लेकिन अभी भी मन से बुराई गई नहीं थी इस बुराई पर अच्छाई की जीत के बाद राम अयोध्या लौटे. अयोध्या में, लोग उन्हें मिट्टी के दीपक के प्रकाश पंक्तियों से स्वागत किया. बुराई पर सत्य की जीत का, तो, यह रावण पर राम की विजय के सम्मान में एक अवसर है.

राजा बली और वामन अवतार
राजा बाली और वामन भगवान को भी याद करके लॉग दिवाली पूजा करते है
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlpuMB_U3oY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMAvT1lDwok&feature=feedu

माँ गंगा

गँगा केवल यह शब्द ही तो नहीं,
अनंत युगों से धरम को धरा पर जीवंत रखने वाला प्रवाह ही तो माँ गंगा का प्रवाह है,
शबदो मे इतना सामर्थ्य कहाँ की भागीरथी की महिमा का गुण गान कर सके,
आप प्रत्यक्ष भगवती है तत्काल मुक्ति देनी वाली है रोग शोक ताप पाप को स्पर्श मात्र से हरने वाली है बस आज तो आपको वंदन ही करता हूँ, पिचले चार दिनों से जो आपका सेवन किया मे उससे धन्य हुआ

आरती श्री गिरिराज धरन की

हे गिरधर तेरी आरती गाऊँ , मेरे बांके बिहारी तेरे आरती गाऊँ
आरती गाऊ प्यारे तुज्को रिन्झाऊ मेरे श्याम सुन्दर तेरे आरती गाऊँ
मोर मुकुट तेरे शीश पे सोहे प्यारे बंसी मेरो मन मोहे देख छवि बलि हरी जाऊं
मै देख छवि बलि हारी जाऊं ,
चरणों से निकसी तेरे गंगा प्यारी जिसने सारी दुनिया तारी
उन चरणों पे जीवन वारु -२
नन्द-नंदन तेरी आरती गाऊँ
नाथ अनाथ के नाथ आप सुख दुःख जीवन संग साथ हो
तेरे चरणों मै जीवन वारू
मै तेरे चरणों मै जीवन वारू....
संग मै राधा प्यरी सुहावे
ललिता और सखियन की संगी
युगल छवि पर बलि बलि जाऊं
बांके बिहारी तेरी आरती गाऊँ ,
कुंजबिहारी तेरी आरती गाऊँ ,
श्यामसुंदर तेरी आरती गाऊँ ,
रासबिहारी तेरी आरती गाऊँ ,
यशोदा के लाला तेरी आरती गाऊँ .

श्री मद भगवत कथा के प्रथम श्लोकमे मे भगवान श्री कृष्ण के चरणों मे वंदन किया है वेद व्यास जी महाराज ने गोविन्द के चरणों में कोटि कोटि वंदन किया है क्योकि भगवान को प्रणाम करने से देह ,मन व चेतना की भी शुधि होती है यहाँ भगवन के स्वरुप का वर्णन किया है की प्रभु आप ही सत चित और आनंद के स्वरुप है
आपके दर्शन स्मरण कीर्तन, स्पर्श से ही जीवन का कल्याण हो जाता है आपके भक्त की सरीर मन व आत्मा का कल्याण होता
नमस्कार ,प्रणाम वंदन हमारी संस्कृति है ,नमन यानि जीवन की पाठ शाला मे प्रवेश होता है
श्री मद भगवत जी के द्वितीय श्लोक ...श्री शुक देव जी को प्रणाम किया है वह इस प्रकार है -
जो जनम से ब्रहमचारी है , आपका अभी तक उपनयन संस्कार भी नहीं हुआ है
औप को किसी का उपदेश भी नहीं हुआ है आप सीधे ही वन की ओर जा रहे है ,ऐसे मे आपके पिता व्याकुल होकर आपके विरह मे बेटा बेटा पुकारते है ,
किन्तु आप तो संसार के रिश्तो को भी नहीं जानते है
तब आपकी की ओर से पेड़ो ने उतर दिया
"ऐसे सब पञ्च भूतो मे विराजमान शुकदेव मुनि को नमस्कार है
Satsang (सत्संग)

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गुरु बिनु भवनिधि तर‍इ न कोई ।
जो बिरंचि संकर सम होई ॥

“Without guidance no one can swim across the vast ocean-like life. One definitely needs a guru to direct one to the right path.”
— Tulsidasji (Ramcharitmanas, Uttarkand)