वसुदेवसुतं देवं कंस चाणूर मर्दनम्।
देवकी परमानन्दं कृष्णं वंदे जगद्गुरुम्॥
Vasudeva-sutam devam Kansa-Chanura-mardanam
Devaki-paramanandam Krishnam vande Jagad-gurum
Greetings to one and all!
Today, I am thrilled to talk about a significant festival known as Janmashtami. This festival celebrates the birth of Shri Krishna, one of the most admired Hindu gods.
Krishna is believed to be the eighth incarnation (avatar) of Bhagwan Vishnu, who came to Earth to restore dharma (righteousness) and protect devotees from bad forces. The festival is celebrated on the eighth day of the dark fortnight of the Hindu month of Bhadrapada, which falls in August or September.
Let me tell you the story of Janmashtami - the birth of Bhagwan Krishna.
A long time ago, in the beautiful town of Mathura, an evil king named Kansa lived. When his sister, Devaki, married Prince Vasudeva, a prophecy warned that Devaki's eighth child would be the one to punish Kansa for his wicked deeds. Fearful and angry, Kansa imprisoned Devaki and Vasudeva in a prison cell.
Then Bhagwan Vishnu came to Earth as their baby, Krishna. To keep him safe from Kansa, Vasudeva took him across the river Yamuna to another village, Gokul. Krishna was raised in Gokul in the love and care of his foster parents Yashoda and Nanda.
Little Krishna was mischievous and playful, but he also did many brave and wonderful things. Krishna also fought many demons and protected everyone from danger. After growing up, Krishna returned to Mathura and punished Kansa for his bad actions.
On this auspicious day, various rituals and traditions are observed to celebrate the birth of Bhagwan Krishna. Just as, Krishna's parents, Vasudeva and Devaki, fasted on the day of his birth, people fast on Janmashtami.
In temples and homes, jhulas (swings) are decorated with flowers and leaves to honour baby Krishna on Janmashtami. Intricate jhanki (tableaus) depicting Krishna's adorable childhood and his wise and courageous youth are displayed.
One popular tradition, known as Dahi Handi, is practised in many regions of India. This tradition involves the formation of human pyramids to reach and break a pot (handi) filled with curd or butter, symbolizing Krishna's playful and mischievous nature as a child.
Apart from being an occasion of joy and celebration, Janmashtami is the time to reflect on Krishna's teachings, which are recorded in the Bhagavad Gita. In the Bhagavad Gita, Krishna explains to Arjuna about Nishkaam Karm, doing one’s duty selflessly. Krishna emphasises that we have control over our actions but not over their results.
In the Bhagavad Gita, Krishna reveals the secret about the way of living and attaining God by gaining supreme knowledge, being devoted to God and always doing the right action.
Janmashtami teaches us important lessons about courage, love, and always doing what is right. It reminds us that good always wins over evil and encourages us to follow Krishna's teachings on living a truthful life.
I wish you all a very happy Janmashtami.
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