Gita Jayanti, celebrated on Mokshada Ekadashi in the month of Margashirsha, offers profound spiritual teachings. It will be observed on the 22nd of December 2023, is a sacred occasion cherished by millions, commemorating the birth anniversary of the Bhagavad Gita. Gita Jayanti commemorates the day Lord Shri Krishna revealed the Gita Gyan to Arjuna. It is observed on Ekadashi tithi (11th day) of Shukla Paksha in the month of Margashirsha.
The Bhagavad Gita is the most sacred and significant Hindu holy book that impacts many people. According to the English calendar, this celebration takes place in November or December. In this blog article, we will look at the significance of Gita Jayanti by delving into the wisdom contained in the Bhagavad Gita and determining its significant influence on culture and spirituality.
The Story of Bhagavad Gita Jayanti:
The Bhagavad Gita is the most important and valued Hindu scripture.Let us explore the story of Bhagavad Gita Jayanti. Gita Jayanti in Dwapara Yuga was that auspicious day when Sri Krishna, the incarnation of Lord Vishnu, asked his friend and companion Arjuna to come back to Kurukshetra’s battlefield by imparting him the knowledge of Gita. In other words, Lord Krishna himself described the Bhagavad Gita to his close companion Arjun on the battlefield of Kurukshetra in the Dwapar Yuga.
The knowledge of the Gita inspires us to rise above sadness, greed, and ignorance and learn to live with patience. The Gita is a whole lifeform in and of itself, not merely a book. The sacred book contains a wealth of life lessons. The book comprises approximately 700 verses that provide us with the necessary insight on the most significant areas of human life. The Bhagavad Gita contains remedies to the vast majority of your difficulties.
When is Gita Jayanti?
Friday, December 22, 2023: Geeta Jayanti
Geeta Jayanti timings:
The Ekadashi Tithi begins on December 22, 2023, at 8:16 PM.
Ekadashi concludes on December 23, 2023, at 07:11 AM.
How Do We Celebrate Gita Jayanti?
On this auspicious day of Gita Jayanti, devotees recite the Bhagavad Gita. The Gita contains about 700 verses that provide knowledge to people about many important aspects of life. Those who seek spiritual growth should read the Gita. Bhajans and pujas are held on this day, and sweets are distributed. Shrimad Bhagwat Geeta is one such book which contains all the spiritual aspects of creation. The teachings of Shrimad Bhagwat Geeta are supernatural and inspirational.The Bhagavad Gita is often compared to a mother who removes all sorrows by solving all kinds of problems in one’s life. Reciting Bhagavad Gita on the Ekadashi of Shukla Paksha of Margashirsha month helps the devotees to get rid of their past sins and attain salvation.
Rituals of Gita Jayanthi and its benefits:
- Devotees in all Lord Krishna Temples celebrate this day with outstanding zeal and offer puja and special prayers.
- On this day, people from all over India and worldwide travel to Kurukshetra to bathe in the sacred rivers Sannihit Sarovar and Brahma Sarovar.
- Reading Bhagavad Gita can help people get rid of Pitra Dosha.
- Those who fast on the auspicious day of Ekadashi do not eat grains such as rice, wheat, or barley.
- On this significant day, several celebrations take place to teach today’s young people the importance of Dharma by explaining Gita.
Final Words:
The major reason for celebrating Bhagavad Gita Jayanti is to remember the words of the Gita and to adopt them into your daily practice. This auspicious book’s teachings help people and families to live an enlightened and courageous life that brings great rewards. Let us embrace the eternal wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita. May its teachings continue to guide us on the path of righteousness, self-realization, and inner harmony. Gita Jayanti serves as a beacon of light, illuminating the profound truths that transcend time and space.
