Happy Akshya Tritiya

हमे कायनात तो खूब देती है

पर हम ही है |

जो कंबखत गिनते वही है,

जो हासिल हुआ नही ||

Meaning is What the universe gives us is great things .But we are the one who count the numbers.What we did not achieved.

“And what we did not achieved” requires efforts. That , efforts in the right direction. This depends on two things: one is that He/she should know what he/she wants in life ? And the second is that how the universe can  help him /her in achieving that ? Pinpointed Clarity.

In Indian tradition, the word “Muhurta” holds great significance. Because even though it appears as just one word, its meaning indicates the success of the entire process.

Traditionally, three and a half Muhurtas(auspicious days) are considered in India.

Vijayadashami, Gudi Padwa, and Akshaya Tritiya these are three Muhurtas and half Muhurta is the Balipratipada of Diwali.

Muhurta is a day when the universe is structured in such a way that whatever you do ,on that day will yield the desired results.

Among them, Akshaya Tritiya is considered very important, the most powerful. Because “the name itself implies ” to indicate. Akshaya means ” न क्षय  इती”  Means which never gets destroyed. Or will not get destroyed.

The third day of Shukla Paksha in the month of Vaishakh is called Akshaya Tritiya.

Any human being born on this earth is bound by karma. And the main thing is that the fruits of karma are not in our hands.

No matter how much we understand this with words, the mind is bound to achieve success in karma. This is the purpose.

After all, in general we want the results of any karma to be effective and according to our wishes.

There is an incident mentioned in the Mahabharata. When the Pandavas are sentenced to exile. Then all the Pandavas go to live in the forest with Draupadi. At that time, many sages and scholars from the city of Indraprastha come to the forest to live with the Pandavas. This incident creates a religious crisis in front of Yudhishthira. Yudhishthira says that I cannot tell all of you not to come. But I cannot accept you either. I do not hate you, but I cannot nourish you either. King Yudhishthira, who is trapped in such a dilemma, is guided by the sage Dhomya. He says, “Pray to Suryanarayana to help you in this time of crisis.” Suryanarayana is pleased with Yudhishthira’s prayer and gives Yudhishthira an inexhaustible vessel. That is, a vessel in which food will never run out.

It is also believed that on this day, Mother Annapurna appeared on earth.

There are many famous stories related to Akshaya Tritiya in Madana Ratna texts as well as in many other Puranas. Many people know them. But what is their use to me? I can understand this only when I know the meaning, meaning and implication of them along with their meanings and apply their interpretation to our lives.

It is said that Lord Vishnu took the form of Parashurama on this day. Although there may be contradictions in Parashurama’s being a Brahmin and a Kshatriya at the same time or in his other qualities, according to the Skanda Purana and Bhavishya Purana, his being immortal is a greater achievement than anything else. Eternal life means immortality.

It is believed that the beginning of all ages, namely Satya Yuga, Dwapara Yuga, Treta Yuga and Kali Yuga, began on this day. Maharshi Vyas had started writing the Mahabharata on this day. Maharshi Vyas had a mental graph of the Mahabharata in his head. But he could not find a writer to write the book. Finally, Mangalmurti Ganesha showed his readiness to become a writer. He also put a condition that “Once I start writing, I will never stop”. Maharshi accepted this condition. And “ he also gave one condition to Lord Ganesha  that ,until you understand the structure or verse I have told you, You will not write it.” By doing this, Vyasa completed the epic Veda, which seemed impossible.

On this day, the goddess of the Ganges river descended to earth with the efforts of Bhagirath, who received invaluable help from the universe in the form of Lord Shiva.

On this day, Lord Krishna and his friend Sudama met.

When we try to interpret all these stories, we realize how indicative they are for human life. All eras began on this day. This means that the creation was created, which is still ongoing. Moreover, it is growing day by day. This means it is inexhaustible.

The energy in the entire universe is only transformed. Because energy is indestructible and we too.

The Mahabharata, which Ved Vyas  thought impossible, was completed by writing it. Its sutras shows the eternal truth means valid for all time  in fact, it is inexhaustible today after five thousand years as a book that shows the way to the entire universe.

Ganga, which was brought down by Bhagiratha’s efforts and Lord Shiva on his head, still resides in the veins of every living being here as a life-giver. Which continues even today in a continuous form. Continuity means inexhaustibility.

On this day, Lord Krishna and Sudama met. Which, while underlining the importance of this day, is indicative in many ways. The revival of relationships, the fulfillment of the values that flow from it, the self-esteem. The worldly and otherworldly grace that is reflected from it.

Human consciousness has both temporal and transcendental needs while living life. God fulfilled them in the form of friendship. The meeting of Jiva with Shiva will manifest unity from it. This event is timeless and indicative.

The interpretation of all these events suggests one thing. If one wants to achieve imperishable results, the time for such actions should be on a day when the entire universe  is not only ready to help a person in any work, but also takes responsibility for his imperishability.

Whether that work is for physical wealth or for the prevention of disease. Whether for oneself or for society. Whether for gaining wealth or for achieving success. Akshaya Tritiya is the perfect time for all. On this day, sacrifices and donations should be done because the results are imperishable.

In today’s modern language, Akshaya Tritiya is a day like a switch. From where you can log in and revive your relationship with the Supreme Being. The relationship of creation with the Creator.

So why is this day considered very important? To see this, it is important to turn our attention to the events in the universe. Which is the foundation of all Indian festivals. How to use the energy of celestial events to improve the quality of human life? This is explained in the Piyush Dhara Granth.(पियुष धारा ग्रंथ)

Our astrology has been created with the testimony of the Sun and the Moon. On the day of Akshaya Tritiya, the position of the Sun and the Moon is very high. The Sun is high in our Aries sign, while the Moon is high in our Rishabh sign. And such a combination occurs on only one day in the entire year, which is Akshaya Tritiya.

The book Phaladipika (फल दीपिका)states that the Sun is the symbol of self-power and the Moon is the cause of the mind. On this day, both self-power and mental happiness are available. It is said that

मन करा रे प्रसन्न

सर्व सिद्धीचे कारण.

Means make your mind happy which is the reason for all achievements.

Lord Krishna’s Guru Maharishi Gangacharya says that “being happy is the best time to be happy.” Therefore, this day is the best time for all achievements.

Once Nanda Maharaj said to his son Krishna, “Hey Nandlal, I really want to go to Prayag Tirthi and take a bath.” And for that, I am going to leave immediately.” On that, Lord Krishna said to his father, “Wait! What is the hurry? Go after a day or two.

On the day of departure for Prayag Tirth? The actual Prayag Tirth that is Prayagraj himself  is in Vrindavan. Nandaraj asked, “Oh! You are here?” On that, Prayagraj said, “All the people come to me for a bath and wash away all their sins and defile me. Then where can I wash my defilement?” So, to get rid of my sins, I came to Vrindavan one day and took a bath in Nanda Sarovar and became free from sins.

That holy lake is Nanda Sarovar and the holy day is Akshaya Tritiya.

||Shri Mauli Charni Arpan||

Ashwini Gawande