Sharad Purnima

Amritmay Purnima of Maharas, Lord Shri Krishna, Moon and 16 arts

Lord Shri Krishna is considered a complete incarnation consisting of sixteen arts.

The Maharasas organized by Leelapurushottam Shri Krishna on the night of Sharad Purnima combined with the 16 phases of the Moon, the Upanishad sages consider it to be the greatest phenomenon in the spiritual field.

According to spiritualists, Maharasa of Lord Shri Krishna is a deep mystery from both spiritual and worldly point of view.

In “Ras Panchadhyayi”, there is a detailed description of this Maharas created by Shri Krishna, the embodiment of 16 arts.

It is described in this work that… Shri (wealth), Bhu (immovable property), Kirti (fame), Ila (charm of speech), Leela (joy and celebration), Kanti (beauty and aura), Vidya (intelligence). Wisdom), Vimala (Transparency), Utkarshini (Inspiration and planning), Knowledge (Nir Ksheer Vivek), Kriya (Karmanyata), Yoga (Chittalaya), Prahavi (Extreme Vinay), Satya (Yatharya), Isna (Lordship), Anugraha (Benefit);

These were those 16 arts under whose hypnosis the Gopis of the entire Brajmandal were drawn towards the “Nidhi Van” where Shri Krishna in the form of Maharas gave them the supernatural experience of self-realization.

According to the philosophy described in “Ras Panchadhyayi”, Maharas is not a sexual game but is the highest state of pure love.

When the gopis came near Krishna after hearing the soulful and sweet tune of his flute, Lord Krishna asked him to check whether these gopis had come here out of lust; Tested their feelings by preaching chastity.

Then those Gopis replied, “O Madhusudan! In this worldly life, our husbands take care of us and our sons save us from hell, but sons and husbands play these roles only for a short period of time, but you have been taking care of us for many births. That’s why O Shyam! Don’t test us and make us realize your ultimate self.

” This answer of the pure minded Gopikas reflects the highest emotional state of this Maharas. After this, the Gopis stand in a circle and Yogeshwar in his grandeur celebrates Rasotsav with each Gopi.

“Liladhar’s Raasleela actually signifies the complete surrender of the living being. Leelapurushottam was Shri Krishna Aaptakam who along with his Ahaladini Shakti Shri Radha made the Gopikas drink the nectar of unnatural love.

By surrendering oneself completely, this luxury of giving love provides supernatural pleasure to man, there is not even an iota of tainted desire in it.”

Lord Krishna and Sharad Purnima are also related to the number 16. In Indian philosophy, the number 16 is considered a symbol of perfection. Shri Krishna is considered a complete incarnation consisting of sixteen arts.

Amrit, Manada, Pushpa, Pushti, Tushti, Dhriti, Shashani, Chandrika, Kanti, Jyotsna, Shri, Preeti, Angada, Purna, Purnamrit, Pratipada; Sharad Purnima combined with these 16 arts is also considered to be the most important because on this night the Moon is closest to the Earth and its vigor is the brightest and most energetic.

It is said that on this day nectar rains from the moon. That is why the medicinal properties of the moonrays of this day liberate us from diseases. That is why our Ayurveda experts had made a tradition of keeping kheer made from cow milk and rice under the open sky on the night of Sharad Purnima and accepting it as prasad in the morning. It is also said that looking at the moon continuously for some time on this day has a positive effect on eyesight. It has also been proved in Ayurvedic tests that consumption of this kheer provides relief from diseases that spread when the weather changes. That is why it is also called the festival of health.

It is said that Ravana, the ruler of Lanka, used to receive the rays on his navel through a mirror on the night of Sharad Purnima. Through this process he got rejuvenating powers.

According to classical stories, Mother Mahalakshmi and Maharishi Valmiki were born on Sharad Purnima. Kartikeya, the eldest son of Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati, was also born on this day.

According to Narad Purana, in this white moonlight, Goddess Lakshmi goes out on a tour to enjoy the beautiful scenes of the earth and during this period, whoever wakes up and takes advantage of this nectar of bliss, worships her, bestows blessings on her. Therefore the night of Sharad Purnima is also called Kojagari Purnima (who is awake).

In Mithilanchal, Goddess Mahalakshmi is worshiped with rituals on Kojagari Purnima. While in Bengal and North India this festival is celebrated as Sharad Purnima, in South India it is celebrated as Kwar Purnima. Gajalakshmi is worshiped there on this day.

“Sharad Purnima” is celebrated every year on the full moon date of Shukla Paksha of Ashwin month. “Sharad Purnima” has special significance among all the full moons. This full moon of Ashwin month is also called ‘Sharad Poonam’ or ‘Raas Purnima’, which is a sign of the arrival of autumn. It is also known as Kojagar.

According to religious beliefs, on the day of Sharad Purnima, Lord Krishna composed Raas with the Gopis, hence it is called Raas Purnima.

Another belief is that on the day of Sharad Purnima, Goddess Lakshmi comes to visit the earth, hence it is called Kojagar Purnima. There is a tradition of keeping kheer in the moonlight under the open sky on the day and night of Sharad Purnima.

Why is Kheer kept on Sharad Purnima?

Moonlight on the night of Sharad Purnima is considered very important. On this day the moon shines with sixteen phases. Apart from this, it is said that on the night of Sharad Purnima, there are some elements present in the moonlight, which purify our body and mind and provide positive energy. Along with this, it is also believed that the rays of the moon of Sharad Purnima are nectar-filled. Therefore, on the night of Sharad Purnima, there is a tradition of making kheer of milk and rice and keeping it in the moonlight. It is believed that due to the rays of the moon, this sweet gets medicinal properties like nectar. On this day, milk and rice pudding is prepared, kept in a vessel, covered with a net cloth and kept in moonlight. After this, the next morning in Brahma Muhurta, that kheer is offered to Shri Vishnu and consumed and distributed among the family members.

What to do on Sharad Purnima day?

Offer water to the moon and chant mantras.
Worship Goddess Lakshmi and pray for wealth.
Light a lamp in the house, this will bring positive energy in the house.
Chant mantras of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Vishnu.
Read religious texts.
Donate cow.

Do not do these things on the day of Sharad Purnima

Don’t let negative thoughts enter your mind.
Don’t argue with anyone.
Do not get angry.
You must not lie.

Pay special attention to these things

Do not eat tamasic food even by mistake on the day of Sharad Purnima. Besides, consumption of garlic and onion is also prohibited on this day. Do not use black color and do not wear black clothes on this day. It would be better if you wear bright white clothes