Adi Shankaracharya Jayanti- 2022

The name which reverberates in our heart whenever we talk about Adwait Vedanta is the prolific saint and devotee Adi Shankaracharya. His presence in around 9th century filled the country with new vigour about Sanatan Dharma. He has written explanations on almost all the renowned texts of Hinduism. Most of us know about his life and contributions.

 

The Sanskrit film - 'Adi Shankaracharya'- about the saint is a poignant one, where Sarvadaman Banerjee played the role of Shankaracharya. It is directed by G V Iyer. With each viewing, the film offers more and more depth to the viewers. If you haven't watched it till now, do watch the film on YouTube. It is made in Sanskrit and have English subtitles.

Among his canon of compositions I have enjoyed reading Vivekachudamani, Aporoksha Anubhuti, Bhaja Govindam and many many stotras, which are part of my daily life. 

On his birthday let us pay our respects to him by chanting or reading from his writings and trying to realise the Truth embedded in them. Do try to read about him and his life from different books or online sources.

Our reverence to His Lotus Feet 

Hari Aum.

Akshay Tritiya, Parashuram Jayanti- 2022

Today is an auspicious day. It is Akshay Tritiya. It is said that any action we start on this day would have a high chance of success. Business owners do special puja on this day. At home we also celebrate this day with puja, alpona and special food. 

Today is Parashuram Jayanti. He is the avataar of Shri Hari who destroyed adharmi Kshatriyas and established the rule of Dharma in the world.

I have been reading the book Parashuram by Shri KM Munshi since last few months. Have not finished it yet. We come to know about Parashuram as well as the great sage Vishwamitra from this novel. Will write about it in detail after finishing. 

Recently I came to know about the writer Vinit Aggarwal who has also written a novel on Parashuram. Will try to read that also in future.

Today on this auspicious day the Char dham yatra is also commenced. Thousands of pilgrims visit the great four pilgrimage spots- Gangotri, Yamunotri, Kedar and Badri each year. So it is a day of great joy for all of us that devotees will be able to enjoy Char Dham Yatra starting from today. 

Do try to do special puja at home or celebrate the day in any special way. Do try to know more about this day from internet or from books.

With lots of best wishes for all

Hai Aum.