Gita Jayanti 2011

 

Today, Ekadashi, is also Gita Jayanti  (6 Dec 2011)

 

Gita Jayanti Festival as the name suggests is a unique and exceptional festival dedicated to the birth of Srimad Bhagvad Gita, the holy book of Hindus. The festival is celebrated around the world.  The festival is very sacred to Hindus and is celebrated with immense devotion and dedication.

Gita Jayanti is celebrated worldwide by all Hindus (followers of Sanatana Dharma), who revere Bhagavad Gita as their Divine Mother because She teaches us (in a non-sectarian and scientific manner) how to re-establish our lost relationship with God Almighty (The Supreme), our Divine Father.

It is generally observed by en-masse recitation of all 700 verses of the Gita chanted throughout the day. Devotees also fast on this day since it is an Ekadashi day (Ekadasi is the eleventh day of the waxing moon and waning moon – it occurs twice every lunar month and is observed by fasting from grains and lentils (peas, beans, dhals) by those who seek to progress spiritually.  Bhajans and poojasare held on this day. In places where this festival is celebrated grandly, stage play and Gita chanting competitions are held for kids to show their talents as a way to encourage their interest in reading Gita.  Yogis, Sanyasis and learned scholar gives talks and held forums of this holy scripture. Leaflets, pamphlets and books containing the essence of Gita are distributed to the public. It is especially auspicious to distribute free copies of the Gita on this holy day.

On Facebook, you can find The Gita community at – www.facebook.com/TheGita   There will be special posts today to mark Gita Jayanti 2011.

Srimad Bhagwad Gita has since its inception been the philosophical guide and spiritual teacher for Hindus. In Gita, Lord Krishna has taught numerous lessons to Arjuna, one of the Pandavas which are considered to be ideal means of living one’s life.

One of the most famous teachings of Gita followed since ages is “Karma Kar Phal ki asha mat kar”, which means that one should selflessly perform one’s duties and karma, not worrying about the outcome. The Gita  provides solution for every problem that a man faces in his life.

Watch this video of the first 3 chapters of the Gita in Sanskrit and English

Happy Gita Jayanti 2011 to all !

 

 

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Gita Jayanti 2011

 

(some contents from Wikipedia).