Gita Jayanti (or Gita Mahotsav) is a Hindu festival that celebrates the day on which Bhagwan Krishna imparted timeless wisdom on the fundamentals of living a meaningful life and the importance of always standing by Dharma, the right action, to his friend and disciple Arjuna. These teachings are recorded in the Bhagavad Gita is one of the most revered scriptures in the world. This great event occurred during the great epic war of the Mahabharata, and it is believed to have taken place on the Ekadashi Tithi (11th day) of the bright fortnight in the month of Margashirsha.
myNachiketa delightfully presents 10 Lines on Gita Jayanti.
Gita Jayanti is a very special day that celebrates the birth of the Bhagavad Gita.
The Bhagavad Gita was spoken by Shri Krishna to Arjuna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra, just before the great Mahabharata war.
Krishna reminded Arjuna about his duty as a warrior by answering his questions.
The Bhagwad Gita was compiled by a great sage Maharishi Veda Vyasa.
The book comprises 18 Chapters with a total of 700 verses.
The Bhagwad Gita teaches us important life lessons, like always doing our duty, doing selfless action, staying calm in success and failure, and trusting Bhagwan.
On Gita Jayanti, people recite verses from the Gita and offer special prayers to Bhagwan Krishna.
On Gita Jayanti people gather at Kurukshetra and take a dip in the holy waters of the sacred tanks - Sannihit Sarovar and Brahma Sarovar.
Some schools, institutions, and NGOs even distribute free copies of the Gita to share its wisdom with others.
Gita Jayanti is a day to be thankful for the timeless knowledge of the Gita, which helps us grow into better human beings.
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