(13.2.12) Shiva Swarodaya

Shiva Swarodaya is a scripture on the Swar Vigyan or the science of breathing. This text is in the form of a dialogue or a conversation between Lord Shiva and goddess Parvati. This scripture has 395 Shlokas.
In the first and the second Shlok goddess Parvati says -
"Dev-dev Mahadeva kripaakritvaa mamopari.
Sarva siddhikaram gyaanam kathayasva mam prabho.
Katham braahmaandamutpannam, katham vaa parivaratate.
Katham vileeyate, dev vad brahmaand nirnayah."
Goddess Parvati says to Lord Shiva, " O Mahaadev kindly disclose or tell me the knowledge which gives or reveals all the Siddhis (accomplishments)".
Then she asks the following questions to Lord Shiva - 
"How was this universe  created?"
"How do changes take place in this universe ?"
"How does the final destruction of this universe take place?"
Then Lord Shiva answers these questions in detail. 
Related Post -(13.2.8) Swar Vigyan /Science of Breathing

(10.5.3) Poornima Vrat Dates in 2017 - 2018

Purnima Vrat Dates / Poornima Vrat Dates in 2017 - 2018

According to the Hindu calendar Purnima  is considered sacred and auspicious Tithi. People observe fast on this day.It occurs every month.Lord Vishnu is worshiped on this Tithi. Here under are given the day and dates of falling Purnima in 2017 - 2018

Purnima Vrat dates in 2017
12.01.2017, Thursday - Hindu month Paush
10.02.2017, Friday - Hindu month Magh
12.03.2017, Sunday - Hindu month Phalgun
11.04.2017, Tuesday - Hindu month Chaitra
10.05.2017, Wednesday - Hindu month Vaisakh
09.06.2017, Friday - Hindu month Jyesht
09.07.2017, Sunday - Hindu month Aashadh
07.08.2017, Monday - Hindu month Shravan
06.09.2017, Wednesday - Hindu month Bhadrapad
05.10.2017, Thursday - Hindu month Aashvin
04.11.2017, Saturday - Hindu month Kartik
03.12.2017, Sunday - Hindu month Margshirsh
Purnima Vrat dates in 2018
02.01.2018, Tuesday - Hindu month Paush
31.01.2018, Wednesday - Hindu month Magh
01.03.2018, Thursday - Hindu month Phalgun

(10.4.8) Saraswati Jayanti /Saraswati Pooja Vidhi / Saraswati Panchami 2017

When is Saraswati Jayanti -
In the year 2017, Saraswati Jayanti is on Wednesday, 01 February, 2017.
Important things about Saraswati Jayanti -
(1) Magh Shukla Panchami is known as the Saraswati Jayanti or Saraswati Panchami .
(2) This Panchami is also known as Vasant Panchami also.
(3) Magh Shukla Panchami is believed to be the birth day of Devi Sarswati who is the goddess of learning, education, wisdom, music and arts.
(4) The Mantra Jap or Stotra recitation etc dedicated to Saraswati is started on this day.
(5) On this day goddess Saraswati is worshiped by the students, teachers and other persons related to education and learning.
Saraswati Puja Process - 
Sit at a peaceful place on an Aasan  made of wool or Kusha grass. Put the picture of goddess Saraswati in front of you  and meditate on Devi Saraswati . Then do the worship by adopting the following steps -
(1) Padhya - O goddess Saraswati , I offer water for washing your feet, please accept it.
(2) Aachaman- O goddess Saraswati , I offer you water for sipping, please accept it.
(3) Snan -  O goddess Saraswati, I offer you water for your bath, please accept it.
(4) Vastra  - O goddess Saraswati, I offer you clothes to wear, please accept it.
(5) Gandha - O goddess Saraswati, I offer you scented substance, please accept it.
(6) Pushpa - O goddess Saraswati, I offer you flowers, please accept it.
(7) Dhoop - O goddess Saraswati, I offer you incense please accept it.
(8) Deep - O goddess Saraswati, I offer you light, please accept it.
(9) Naivedhya - O goddess Saraswati, I offer you eatables, please accept it.
(10) Pushpanjali - O goddess Saraswati, I offer you handful of flowers, please accept it.
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(8.2.2) Saraswati Mantra for good education , memory power and success

(10.3.68) Shat tila Ekadashi Vrat 2017

When is Shat tila Ekadashi 

Magh Krishna  Ekadashi is known as  Shat tila Ekadashi.
Ekadashi vrat dates for the current year click here

( click here (10.5.1) to know the date of falling Shat tila Ekadashi and other Ekadashis.)

Shat tila Ekadashi Vrat Vidhi :-

(For detail click here 10.3.33)

(1) The person who wants to observe Shat tila Ekadashi fast should get up early in the morning on Dashami Tithi, a day before Ekadashi. He should take a bath and perform his daily routine. He should have a single meal on Dashami Tithi.

(2) On Ekadashi, no meal is taken. (But if the health does not permit, one should take some fruits and milk.)  Lord Krishna is worshiped and He is offered Pethaa, Naariyal, Seetaphal, Supaari  etc.In the night the Vrati should hear the religious discourses or read religious books.

(3) On Dwadashi Tithi, the Vrati should break the Vrat after feeding the Brahmins and giving them some Dan.

Importance of  Shat tila Ekadashi Vrat:- 
Observing the fast on Indira Ekadashi washes away the sins of the Vrati. He comes out of the troubles as a result of this Vrat. 
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(10.3.33) Importance of Ekadashi and Vrat Vidhi

(10.3.67) Paush Putrada Ekadashi / Putrada Ekadashi Vrat 2017

When is Paush Putrada Ekadashi 

Paush Shukla  Ekadashi is known as Paush Putrada Ekadashi.
Ekadashi vrat dates for the current year click here

( click here (10.5.1) to know the date of falling Indira Ekadashi and other Ekadashis.)

Paush Putrada Ekadashi Vrat Vidhi :-

(For detail click here 10.3.33)

(1) The person who wants to observe Paush Putrada Ekadashi fast should get up early in the morning on Dashami Tithi, a day before Ekadashi. He should take a bath and perform his daily routine. He should have a single meal on Dashami Tithi.

(2) On Ekadashi, no meal is taken. (But if the health does not permit, one should take some fruits and milk.) In the night the Vrati should hear the religious discourses or read religious books.

(3) On Dwadashi Tithi, the Vrati should break the Vrat after feeding the Brahmins and giving them some Dan.

Importance of  Paush Putrada Ekadashi Vrat:- 
Observing the fast on Paush Putrada Ekadashi washes away the sins of the Vrati. He comes out of the troubles as a result of this Vrat. On this Ekadashi Lord vishnu is worshiped and Lord Vishnu blesses the Vrati with son.
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(10.3.33) Importance of Ekadashi and Vrat Vidhi

(10.3.66) Saphala Ekadashi Vrat / Safala Ekadashi 2016

When is Safala Ekadashi 

Paush  Krishna  Ekadashi  is known as Safala Ekadashi.
Ekadashi vrat dates for the current year click here

(click here (10.5.1) to know the date of falling Safala Ekadashi and other Ekadashis.)

Safala Ekadashi  Vrat Vidhi :-

(For detail click here 10.3.33)

(1) The person who wants to observe Safala  Ekadashi fast should get up early in the morning on Dashami Tithi, a day before Ekadashi. He should take a bath and perform his daily routine. He should have a single meal on Dashami Tithi.

(2) On Ekadashi, no meal is taken. (But if the health does not permit, one should take some fruits and milk.) In the night the Vrati should hear the religious discourses or read religious books.

(3) On Dwadashi Tithi, the Vrati should break the Vrat after feeding the Brahmins and giving them some Dan.

Importance of  Safala Ekadashi  Vrat:- 
Observing the fast on Safala Ekadashi  washes away the sins of the Vrati. He comes out of the troubles as a result of this Vrat.He gets back the lost property.
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(10.3.33) Importance of Ekadashi and Vrat Vidhi

(10.3.65) Mokshada Ekadashi / Mokshada Ekadashi Vrat 2016

When is Mokshada  Ekadashi 

Margsheersh  Shukla Ekadashi is known as Mokshada  Ekadashi.

( click here (10.5.1) to know the date of falling Mokshada and other Ekadashis.)

Mokshada Ekadashi Vrat Vidhi :-

(For detail click here 10.3.33)

(1) The person who wants to observe Mokshada Ekadashi fast, should get up early in the morning on Dashami Tithi, a day before Ekadashi. He should take a bath and perform his daily routine. He should have a single meal on Dashami Tithi.

(2) On Ekadashi, no meal is taken. (But if the health does not permit, one should take some fruits and milk.) In the night the Vrati should hear the religious discourses or read religious books.

(3) On Dwadashi Tithi, the Vrati should break the Vrat after feeding the Brahmins and giving them some Dan.

Importance of Indira Ekadashi Vrat:- 
Observing the fast on Mokshada Ekadashi washes away the sins of the Vrati. He comes out of the troubles as a result of this Vrat. Mokshada Ekadashi Vrat is also salvation giving Vrat. Damodar Bhagwan is worshiped on this Ekadashi.
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(7.2.26) Vrind Ke Dohe / Dohe of Vrind (Page - Fourth)

Kavi Vrind Ke Dohe / Poet Vrind

(For Hindi Translation in Dev nagari script click here)
Like other popular poets, the poet Vrind is also famous. His Dohes teach us practical knowledge and experience of life.They are very popular among the persons who have literary taste.  They are educative and have proved very useful to readers. The language of Vrind is easy to comprehend but it has deep meaning which has indelible impression on the mind of the reader.

Besides already published, the following are some more Dohes composed by the Poet Vrind which, we hope, will be enjoyed by the visitors to this site. 

(1) Karat - Karat abhyaas ke, Jadmati hot sujaan.

Rasaree aavat jaat te, sil par parat nisaan.
Meaning in Hindi - Kue se paanee kheechane ke liye baandhee huyee komal  rassi kue ke kinaare par rakhe hue patthar se baar - baar ragad khaane se patthar par bhee nishaan ban jaate hain . Theek usee prakaar baar - baar abhyaas karke mand buddhi vyakti bhee kai nayee baaten seekh kar unakaa jaanakaar ho jaataa hai .

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(2) Apanee pahunch vichaari ke, kartab kariye dour.

Tete paanv pasaariye, jetee laambi sour.
Meaning in Hindi - Vyakti ke paas odhane ke liye jitnaa lambaa kambal ho, utane hee lambe pair pasaarane chaahiye. Usee prakaar vyakti ko apane paas upalabdh saadhano ke anusaar hee apanaa kaarobaar failaanaa chaahiye.

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(3) Bhale-Bure sab ek se, jo lo bolat naahin.

jaan parantu hai kaak-pik, ritu basant kaa mahin.

Meaning In Hindi - Jab tak koi vyakti boltaa nahin hai, tab tak uske bhale yaa bure hone kaa pataa nahin chalta hai. Jab vah bolta hai tab gyat hota hai ki vah bhalaa hai yaa bura hai. Jaise vasant ritu aane par jab kouva aur koyal bolte hai, tab unkee kaduvee aur meethee vaanee se gyat ho jaataa hai ki koun bura hai aur kon bhalaa hai.
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(4) Jo jako gun jaanhee, so tihi aadar det.
Kokil abri let hai, kaag nibouree let.
Meaning in Hindi- Jo vyakti jiske gunon ko jaantaa hai, vah usee ke gunon kaa aadar-samman karta hai. Jaise koyal aam kaa rasaaswadan kartee hai jabki koua neem kee nimboree se hee santusth ho jaata hai.
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(5) Pher na hvai (ह्वै ) hai kapat so, jo keeje byopar.

jaise handee kaath kee, chadhe na dujee baar.
Meaning in Hindi - Jis prakar Lakdi se banee hui handee (bartan) ko dubaaraa chulhe par nahin chadhayaa jaa saktaa hai, theek usee prakaar jo manushya kapat purvak vyapaar kartaa hai, uskaa vyapaar lambe samay tak nahin chaltaa hai. Yahee baat vyakti ke vyavhaar aur aacharan par bhee laagu hoti hai.
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(6) Naina det bataay sab, hiye ko het ahet.
Jaise nirmal aarsee, bhalee-buree kahee det.
Meaning in Hindi - Jis prakaar sawachh  darpan kisee vyaktee kee vastvik chavi ko bataa detaa hai. Usee prakaar kisee vyakti ke man men dusre vyakti ke prati sneh kaa bhaav hai ya dwesh kaa bhaav hai, yeh baat uske netron ko dekh kar hee gyat kee ja saktee hai.
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(7) Ati hath mat kar, hath badhe, baat na  karihai koy.
Jyon-jyon bheeje kaamri, tyon-tyon bharee hoy.
Meaning in Hindi - Jis prakar kambal ke bheegte rahne se vah bharee hotaa jaataa hai, usee prakaar kisee vyakti ke hath yaa jid karne se, uskaa jiddeepan badhtaa jaataa hai tatha ek samay aisa aataa hai ki log uske hathee sawbhav ke kaaran usase baat karnaa bhee pasand  nahin karte hain .

Note - For other Dohes of Vrind go to  - Page - First , Page - Second , Page - Third , Page - Fourth

Other posts you will like to read - 
(7.2.17) Vrind Kavi ke dohe
(7.2.16) Rahim ke dohe 
(7.2.19) Kavi Ghagh Ki Kahavaten 
(7.2.18) Bihari ke Dohe
(7.2.13) Kabir ke Dohe 
(7.2.14) Subhashitani
(7) Good spiritual articles
(7.2.21) Bhaddari ki Kahavaten
(7.2.22) Tulsidas ke Dohe

(8.3.10) Aditya Hridaya Stotra / Benefits of Aditya Hridaya Stotra

Aaditya Hridaya Stotra Benefits / Benefits of reciting Aaditya Hridaya Stotra

Aditya Hridaya Stotra is a  hymn which is the part of the Yuddhakand of the great epic Ramayan written by Valmiki. This hymn has 31 Shlokas which are in the praise of Sun god.
The great sage Agastya Muni who had come with the  gods to witness the battle between Ram and Ravan, saw Shri Ram standing absorbed in thought on the battle field. He ( the sage Agastya) went to Shri Ram and said to Him ," O, mighty armed shri Ram, listen to this secret and eternal Stotra. The name of this Stotra is Aditya Hridaya Stotra. It is holy and destroyer of the enemies. The recitation of this Stotra results in bringing victory.By means of this Stotra, you will be able to conquer your adversities on the battle field."
Saying so, the celebrated sage Agastya  left in the same way as he had come.
Benefits of reciting Aaditya Hridaya Stotra -The following are  the benefits of reciting Aaditya Hridaya Stotra -
(1) The person who recites  Aaditya Hridaya Stotra, does not become nervous when  he is in danger.
(2) The person who recites  Aaditya Hridaya Stotra,overcomes all kinds of difficulties.
(3) Rishi Agastya says that the person can become victorious in battle if he recites this hymn (Aaditya Hridaya Stotra ) three times with a concentrated mind.
(4) By its regular recitation one can get success in one's endeavour.
(5) It removes the negative feelings and fulfills the person with positive energy.
(6) It provides happiness and welfare and removes ignorance.
(7) This Stotra has the power to make someone healthy.
(8) In the shloka fifth the sage Agastya says that by reciting this Stotra one can become victorious.
(9) This Stotra removes the anxiety and sorrow of the person who recites it with full faith.

(8.3.9) Sundarkand / Benefits of reading Sundarkand

Importance of reading or reciting Sundarkand
Sundarkand is one of the seven Kands (parts) of the Ramcharitmanas written by the great poet and saint Tulsidas. Sundarkand begins with the departure of monkey god Hanumanji for Lanka in search of Sita.Hanumanji was a faithful devotee of Lord .Ram. He crossed the ocean and overcame all the difficulties he faced on the way to Lanka by the blessings of Lord Ram and came back with the news that Sita was in Lanka in the custody of the demon king Ravan.
The reading or reciting of the Sundarkand is considered very fruitful. The following are some of the benefits of Sundarkand -
(1) Recitation of Sundarkand keeps away the evils from life and gives mental peace and prosperity.
(2) The person who reads Sundarkand, his wishes are fulfilled by the grace of Hanumanji. He is remains safe from unseen dangers and he is cured from illnesses.
(3) The person who reads or listens to the Sundarkand, is benefited with all the things which are good and auspicious and he is able to cross the ocean of life.
(4) The recitation of Sundarkand removes the uneasiness of the person and helps him achieving mental peace.
(5) It increases the self confidence and will power.
(6) The recitation or reading Sundarkand removes the adverse and bad effects which are caused by Dhaiya or Sadhesaati of Shanidev.
(7) The Sundarkand ends with Doha 60 in which it is mentioned that " The recital of virtues of shree Ram bestows all blessings. Those who reverently hear them, cross the ocean of mundane existence without any bark. 
Other Posts you will like to read -
(6.2.4) Mangal Dosh / Kuj Dosh
(6.2.12) Nadi Dosh
(6.2.7) Sadhe Sati  of Shani 
(6.2.8) Dhaiya of Shani 
(6.2.6) Kumbh Vivah / Ghat Vivah 
(6.2.11) Vishnu Vivah 
(6.2.19) Gan Dosh 
(6.2.12) Nadi Dosh

(7.2.25) Ghagh Ki Kahavaten (Page- Third)

Kavi Ghagh Ki Kahavaten

The following kahavaten of Ghagh are related to health :-

1. Gaay duhe, bin chhane laavai, garamaa garam turant chadhaavai.
    Badhe bal aur buddhi bhaai, Ghaagh kahe sachchi batlaai.

    गाय दुहै, बिन छानै लावै, गरमा गरम तुरंत चढ़ावै।
    बढे बल और बुद्धि भाई, घाघ कहे  सच्ची बतलाई।

Meaning in English - Milk the cow and drink the milk immediately without sieving it. The poet Ghagh says that it increases physical strength as well as intelligence i.e. the person becomes physically and mentally strong.

2. Chaite gud Baisaakhe tel, jethe panth, Aashaadhe bel.
    Saawan saag na Bhaado Dahee,Kwaar karelaa na Kaatik Mahee.
    Agahan Jeera poose dhanaa, Maaghee mishree Phaagun chanaa.
    Ye baarah jo dey bachaay, vahi ghar baid  kabo na jaay.

    चैते  गुड़  बैसाखे तेल, जेठे पन्थ अषाढ़े बेल।
     सावन साग न भादो दही, क्वार करेला न कातिक  मही।
     अगहन जीरा पूसे धना, माघे मिश्री फागुन चना।
     ये बारह जो देय  बचाय, वही घर बैद  कबौं  न जाय।

Meaning in English -  If a person avoids or does not use-
Jaggery (गुड़ ) in the month of Chaitra,
Oil in the month of Vaisaakh,
Undertaking journey in the Sun of the month of Jyeshth,
Bel or Bael in Aashaadh,
Green vegetable in Shrawan,
Curds in Bhaadrapad,
Karela (A kind of bitter vegetable) in Aashvin,
Matthaa (whey) in Kaartik,
Cummin seed (Jeera) in Maarg Sheersh,
Coriander (Dhaniya) in Paush,
Sugar candy (Mishri) in Maagh,
Gram in Phaalgun.

The poet says that by avoid these things in the month shown above, one can remain healthy and there will be no need to consult the physician for him.

Ghagh Ki Kahavaten - Page - First , Page - Second , Page - Third 
Other posts you will like to read - 

(7.2.17) Vrind Kavi ke dohe

(7.2.16) Rahim ke dohe 

(7.2.19) Kavi Ghagh Ki Kahavaten 

(7.2.18) Bihari ke Dohe

(7.2.13) Kabir ke Dohe 

(7.2.14) Subhashitani

(7) Good spiritual articles

(7.2.21) Bhaddari ki Kahavaten

(7.2.22) Tulsidas ke Dohe

(7.2.24) Ghagh Ki Kahavaten (Page- 2)

Ghagh Kavi Ki Kahavaten

1. Aadi Na Barse Adraa, Hast Na barase nidaan.
    Kahai Ghaagh Sunu Ghaaghinee, Bhaye Kissan-Pissan
 
   आदि न बरसे आद्रा, हस्त न बरसे निदान।
   कहै घाघ सुनु घाघिनी , भये बिसान-पिसान।

 Meaning in English - If there is no rain in the beginning of Aadra Nakshatra and at the end of hast Nakshatra, the poet Ghagh says that the farmers are at loss and ruined.

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2. Aasaadhee Poono Dinaa, Gaaj, Beej barsant.
    Naasai Lakshan Kaal Kaa, Aanand Maane sant.
 
     आषाढ़ी पूनों दिना, गाज बीज बरसंत।
      नासै लक्षण काल का, आनंद माने संत।

Meaning in English - If there are thundering clouds and lightning in the sky on Aashadh Shukla Purnimaa, there will be good rains and there will be no famine and the people will be happy.

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3. Uttar chamake beejlee, Poorab bahai ju baava.
    Ghaagh kahe sunu Ghaghinee, Baradaa Bheetar Laav.

   उत्तर चमके बीजली, पूरब बहै जु बाव।
   कहै घाघ सुनु घाघिनी, बरधा भीतर लाव।

Meaning in English - If lightning flashes in the North direction and eastern wind is blowing, the poet Ghagh advises Ghaghini to bring the oxen inside as it is going to rain soon.

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4. Kariyaa Baadar Jeeu daravaavai,
    Bhoora Baadar Paanee Laavai.

    करिया बादर जीउ दरवावै।
    भूरा बादर पानी लावै।

Meaning in English - If sky is covered with thick black clouds, there is no possibility of rain, but if the clouds are brown, it is sure to rain.

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5. Chaitra  maas Dasmee khadaa, Jo kahun koraa jaai.
    Choumaase bhar baadalaa, bhalee bhaanti barsaai.

     चैत्र मास दसमी खड़ा, जो कहुँ कोरा जाइ।
     चौमासे भर बादला, भली भाँति बरसाई।

Meaning in English - If  there are no clouds in the sky on Chaitra Shukla Dashami, it is certain that there will be good rain in all the four months of the rainy season.

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6. Jab barakhaa Chitraa men hoya.
    Sagree khetee jaavai khoy.

    जब बरखा चित्रा में होय।
    सगरी खेती जावै खोय।

Meaning in English - When it rains during chitraa Nakshahtra, all the crops are destroyed. In other words raining in chitraa Nakshatra is not fruitful for the farmers.

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7. Maagh men baadar laal ghirai,
    Tab jaanyo saancho pathara parai.

    माघ में बादर लाल घिरे।
    तब जान्यो सांचो पथरा परै।

Meaning in English - If red coloured clouds are seen in the month of Maagh, it is the indication of hailing.

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8. Saavan kere pratham din, Uvat na deekhai maan.
    Chaar maheena barasai paanee, yaako hai parmaan.

     सावन केरे प्रथम दिन, उवत न दीखै मान।
    चार महीना बरसै पानी, याको है परमान

Meaning in English- If on the Pratipadaa of Krishan Paksha of Shravan Month, the sky is covered with clouds the whole day and in the morning the Sun is not visible due to clouds, it is certain that there will be good rain during the four months of the rainy season.
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Ghagh Ki Kahavaten - Page - First , Page - Second , Page - Third 
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(7.2.17) Vrind Kavi ke dohe

(7.2.16) Rahim ke dohe 

(7.2.19) Kavi Ghagh Ki Kahavaten 

(7.2.18) Bihari ke Dohe

(7.2.13) Kabir ke Dohe 

(7.2.14) Subhashitani

(7) Good spiritual articles

(7.2.21) Bhaddari ki Kahavaten

(7.2.22) Tulsidas ke Dohe

(8.3.8) Pushkar Parikrama

Religious importance of Parikrama of Pushkar :-
It is considered very auspicious to take a Parikrama (round )of  three Pushakars i.e. senior Pushkar, middle Pushkar and junior Pushkar on Kartik Poornima.It is believed that the person who does the Parikrama of three Pushkars  on Poornima of Kartik month gets liberation and the sinner becomes free from sins.
The story related to Parikrama is as follows:-
Vrahdrath, the king of Gaur kingdom came to Pushkar every year and went around all the three Pushkars on the night of Kartik Purnima. On one such Purnima night as usual while he was going around Pushkars, some Munis asked him the reason and importance of the Parikrama. At this he told them the following story :-
"In my previous life , I was a dumb and poor man. I used to take the cows of the people to the jungle where they went on grazing. In the evening I brought them back home.One day unfortunately a cow of a Brahaman strayed and went away. I looked for it here and there.In this way I went around all the three Pushkars to look for the cow. At last I found the cow and took it to its owner.As it was almost morning so I took bath in the Pushkar lake,had Darshan of Brahamaji's statue and then I had my meals.Thus on the night of Purnima of the month of Kartik,I unknowingly went around three Pushkars.After some years of this event I was dead.In this  birth I have became the king of Gaur kingdom as a result of that Parikrama. Remembering that thing I go around all the three Pushkars on Poornima of kartik."
The Munis were happy to listen to this story.
Therefore, the person who does the Parikrama of three Pushkars on Kartik Purnima, gets liberation and the sinners become free from sins.
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2.Religious place Pushkar             

(10.1.31) Tripuri Purnima / Kartik Purnima 2016

When is Tripuri Purnima / Tripuri Poornima/ Tripura Utsav

In the year 2016 Tripuri Purnima is on Monday, 14.11.2016
Important things about Tripuri Purnima -
(1) Kartika Shukla Purnima is known as Tripuri Purnima.
(2) Lord Shiva killed the demon named Tripurasur on Kartik Shukla Purnima that's why this Purnima is called Tripuri Purnima.
(3) It is considered fruitful to have a bath in the river Ganga or in any other holy river or in Pushkar Sarowar on Tripuri Purnima.
(4) Deepdaan, Yagya, Upasana, Hom atc. are also considered very fruitful.
(5) On Kartika Shukla Purnima if the Moon is in Kritika Nakshatra the sun is in Vishakha Nakshatra , it is known as Padmak Yog which is considered very auspicious.
(6) On this Purnima If Moon and Jupiter are in Kritika Nakshatra, it is called 'Mahapurnima'.
(7) Shivaa, Preeti, Sambhuti, Anusuiya and Kshmaa are the mothers of Swami Kaartikey. Worshiping and praying to these six Kritikas is considered very fruitful and auspicious.
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2.Religious place Pushkar    

(10.1.30) Gopashtami - A Festival of cow Puja 2016

When is Gopashtami
In the year 2016 Gopashtani is on Tuesday, 08.11.2016.
Important things about Gopashtami - According to Nirnayaamrit and Koorm Puran -
(1)  Kartik Shukla Astami is known as Gopashtami.
(2) A cow is considered a sacred animal among the Hindu community. They call her mother.
(3) Cows were very dear to Lord Krishna.
(4) On Gopashtami the Hindus worship cows. It is believed that by worshiping cows, they get the blessings of cows. So they give cows bath ,decorate them with garlands,put a Tilak on their fore heads and worship them with Gandh and Pushpa , Parikrama is also taken around  the cows. Along with the cows the cowherds are also worshiped.
(5) In the evening when the cows come back from the pasture, people welcome them, salute them, do Panchapochaar Puja and put the dust on their own fore head as a Tilak with the belief that these activities bring them prosperity.

(Ref. - Vrat Parichay. page 145)

(5.3.29) Sade Teen Muhurat / Sadhe Teen Muhurat

Saade Teen Muhurat / Saadhe Teen Muhurat 

As per Hindu calendar in a year, four Tithis are highly considered auspicious. These four Tithis are Chaitra Shukla Pratipada , Vaisakh Shukla Tritiya (Akshay Tritiya), Vijaya Dashami (Aashvin Shukla Dashmi) and Kartik Shukla Pratipada.Out of these four Tithis the first three Tithis are counted as full Muhuratas and the last one i. e. Kartik Shukla Pratipada is counted as a half Muhurat that is why these Muhuratas ase called Sadhe Teen Muhurat. These Sadhe Teen Muhuratas are Swayam Siddh Muhuratas or self proven Muhuratas. So on these four Tithis there is no need to consult the Panchang i.e. Panchang Shuddhi is not considered for starting any new task.  
The three and a half Muhurtas (sadhe Teen Muhurtas) are as follows-

• (1) Chaitra Shukla Pratipada – The first Tithi (day) of bright half of Chaitra month. The day is observed as traditional Hindu new year.( For more detail click here)
• (2) Akshya Tritiya- The third Thithi (day) of bright half of Vaishakha month. This day is known as Parshuram Jayanti.It is also regarded as the beginning of the Treta Yuga. The word  Akshaya means that which never diminishes so the beginning of an event or purchasing valuables on this day are considered certain to bring luck and success.( For more detail click here)
• (3) Vijaya Dasami or Dushara - The tenth Tithi (day)of bright half of Ashvina. On this day Ram won Rawan.( For more detail click here)
• (4)  Kartika Shukla Pratipada- The first Tithi (day) of kartika month. It is considered the beginning of the new year in some parts of India.( For more detail click here)

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(5.3.5) Popular Muhuratas for Marriage 

(5.3.12) Holashtak 

(5.3.13) Mal Mass / Khar Maas   

(5.3.15)Combustion of Guru & Shukra Guru Shukra Tara Ast          

(5.3.20) Inauspicious Period / Prohibited Period for auspicious events     

(5.3.26) Singhasth Guru      

(6.2.1) Adhik Maas or additional month            

(7.2.23) Vrind Ke Dohe / Dohe of Vrind (Page- Third)

Vrind ke Dohe / Kavi Vrind Ke Dohe 

(For other Dohes with Hindi Translation in Dev nagari script click here)

The poet Vrind is famous for his Dohes in Hindi literature  like other popular poets. His Dohes are full of the practical knowledge and experience of life.They are very popular among the persons who have literary taste.

His Dohes teach us practical knowledge and experience of life.They are educative and have proved very useful to readers. The language of Vrind is easy to comprehend but it has deep meaning which has indelible impression on the mind of the reader.
Besides already published, the following are some more Dohes composed by the Poet Vrind which we hope will be enjoyed by the visitors to this site.  

(1) Karai Buraai sukh Chahai, Kaise paavai koi.
Ropai birakhaa aak ko, Aam kahan te hoi.
Meaning in English - If some one grows a plant of Aak (आक) (a kind of a plant or a shrub), how can he hope to get mangoes from it? In the same way if some one commits bad deeds, how can he hope to get good results. In short, 'as you sow, so shall you reap.'
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(2) Kaaraj dheere hot hai, Kaahe hot adheer.
Samay paay taruvar pharai, kaitik seenchou neer.
Meaning in English - The piece of work is accomplished in a due period by adopting a proper process so we must not be impatient to see the result of anything before due time. The trees do not bear fruits even if they are given too much water i. e. they (the trees) bear fruit only at the proper time.
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(3) Kaise nibahai nibal jan, Kari sabalan soun  gair.
Jaise bas saagar vichai, Karat Magar soun bair.
Meaning in English - No animal can live happily in a sea if it has enmity with a crocodile. In the same way a weak person must not have the enmity with a strong person. It is not in his interest. It may cause him harm.
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(4) Vidhyaa dhan udhyam binaa, Kaho ju paavai kaun.
Binaa dulaaye naa milai, jyon pankhaa kee paun.
Meaning in English - One cannot get air without moving a fan. In the same way one cannot get the wealth of knowledge (learning) without hard work.
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(5) Hiye dusht ke badan tai, Madhur na nikasai baat.
Jaise karavee bel ke, Ko meetho phal khaat.
Meaning in English - A bitter fruit bearing creeper cannot bear (produce) sweet fruit.( We cannot hope to get sweet fruit from the creeper which bears bitter fruit.) In the same way the wicked person cannot speak sweet words. (We cannot hope to listen to sweet words from the mouth of a wicked person.)
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(6) Ati saral na hoojiye, Dekho jyoun ban jaay.
Seedhe - seedhe chhediye, Baanko taru bach jaay.
Meaning in English - One must not be too simple, it may cause one harm. In the forest only the straight trees are cut down and crooked trees i.e. the trees which are not straight are not cut down. They ramain safe.
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Note - For other Dohes of Vrind go to  - Page - First , Page - Second , Page - Third, Page - Fourth
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(7.2.17) Vrind Kavi ke dohe
(7.2.16) Rahim ke dohe 
(7.2.19) Kavi Ghagh Ki Kahavaten 
(7.2.18) Bihari ke Dohe
(7.2.13) Kabir ke Dohe 
(7.2.14) Subhashitani
(7) Good spiritual articles
(7.2.21) Bhaddari ki Kahavaten
(7.2.22) Tulsidas ke Dohe

(10.3.64) Utpanna Ekadashi 2016

When is Utpanna Ekadashi 

Margsheersh Krishna  Ekadashi is known as Utpanna Ekadashi.

( click here (10.5.1) to know the date of falling Indira Ekadashi and other Ekadashis.)

Utpanna Ekadashi Vrat Vidhi :-

(For detail click here 10.3.33)

(1) The person who wants to observe Utpanna Ekadashi fast should get up early in the morning on Dashami Tithi, a day before Ekadashi. He should take a bath and perform his daily routine. He should have a single meal on Dashami Tithi.

(2)On Ekadashi, no meal is taken. (But if the health does not permit, one should take some fruits and milk.) In the night the Vrati should hear the religious discourses or read religious books.

(3)On Dwadashi Tithi, the Vrati should break the Vrat after feeding the Brahmins and giving them some Dan.

Importance of Utpanna Ekadashi Vrat:- 
Observing the fast on Utpanna Ekadashi washes away the sins of the Vrati. He comes out of the troubles as a result of this Vrat.
Utpanna Ekadashi Vrat story - 
In the Satyug there lived a demon named Mur, the son of Taaljanghakaa. He was extraordinarily brave and intelligent.He defeated Indra, the king of gods, and drove out all the gods from heaven. They were distressed  and went to Lord Shiva to seek His help. Lord Shiva advised the gods to go to Lord Vishnu to seek His help. At the advice of Lord Shiva, the gods went to Lord Vishnu. With folded hands they prayed to Lord Vishnu and told Him what had happened to them  and requested Him to help them and protect them from him (the demon Mur).
Lord Vishnu attacked Mur and defeated him. Mur ran away. Lord Vishnu saw Mur running. He (Vishnu) entered a cave at Badrika Ashram to take rest there. Mur was still angry with Vishnu and wanted to kill Him. So he went into the cave in which Vishnu was sleeping. Just then a beautiful maiden came out from Vishnu's body. She attacked Mur and killed him. Lord Vishnu woke up,saw all this  and blessed her (the maiden)by saying," As you have been created from my body so hence forth you will be known as Utpanna and you will be able to remove the problems of  the gods as well as human beings.The persons who worship you, will get salvation and be free from sins and attain Vaikunth." Getting this boon she disappeared.This divine maiden is called as Utapanna Ekadashi.
Sudama, a poor Brahmin,  with his wife observed the fast on Utappna Ekadashi and got rid of all his distress, poverty etc.  and became prosperous.
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'astromuhurat.com' wishes you and your family a very happy Utpanna Ekadashi.

"May this Utpanna Ekadashi fulfill your wishes and bring you joy, peace and prosperity!"

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(10.3.33) Importance of Ekadashi and Vrat Vidhi

(10.3.63) Vaikunth Chaturdashi 2016

When is Vaikunth Chaturdashi 
In the year 2016 Vaikunth Chaturdashi is on Sunday, 13.11.2016.
Important things about Vaikunt Chaturdasi -
(1) Kartik Shukla Chaturdashi  is known as Vaikunth Chaturdashi .
(2) Observing fast on Vaikunth Chaturdashi is considered very fruitful.
(3) The Vrati should get up early in the Brahm Muhurat and take bath .After bathing the Vrati should worship Vishveshari and Vishveshar and observe fast.
(4) It is believed that the person who observes Vrat on vaikunt Chaturdashi  gets the place in Vaikunt.  

(14.5.2) Ashta Lakshmi / Eight forms of goddess Lakshmi

Lakshmi / Laxmi is known as the Divine spouse (consort) of Lord Vishnu.She is the goddess of wealth, prosperity and good fortune. Goddess Lakshmi has eight forms. It is believed that these forms of goddess Lakshmi fulfill the wishes of the persons who worship them with full faith and devotion. The eight forms of Lakshmi are as follows -
1. Aadi Lakshmi
2. Dhan Lakshmi
3. Dhaanya Lakshmi
4. Gaj Lakshmi
5. Santaan  Lakshmi
6. Veer Lakshmi
7.Vidhyaa Lakshmi
8. Vijay Lakshmi
In some scriptures the eight forms of Lakshmi are as follows -
1. Aadhya Lakshmi
2. Vidhyaa Lakshmi
3. Soubhaagya Lakshmi
4. Amrit Lakshmi
5. Kaam Lakshmi
6. Satya Lakshmi
7. Bhog  Lakshmi
8. Yog Lakshmi

At the time of Lakshmi Puja, chant the following eight names of goddess Lakshmi by offering Her rice and flower -
1. Aum Aadhya Lakshmyai Namah  (ॐ आद्य लक्ष्म्यै नमः ), 2. Aum Vidhyaa Lakshmyai Namah 3. Aum Soubhaagya Lakshmyai Namah ,4. Aum Amrit Lakshmyai Namah , 5. Aum Kaam Lakshmyai Namah , 6. Aum Satya Lakshmyai Namah , 7. Aum Bhog Lakshmyai Namah , 8. Aum Yog Lakshmyai Namah .
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(10.1.3). Dhan Teras 
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(10.1.8) Narak Chaturdashi / Roop Chaturdshi 
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(5.2.5) Diwali / Lakshmi Puja
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(13.2.5) How to celebrate a safe Diwali / Precautions while bursting crackers
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(13.2.6) Diwali greetings & Diwali S M S
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(13.4.1) Lakshmi Puja Samagri /Lakshmi Puja items
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(14.5.2) Ashta Lakshmi
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(13.4.1) Lakshmi Puja Samagri / Diwali Pujan items

The list of the  items or Samagri or material is given below -
- One Thali for putting Puja items
- A Paataa made of wood for putting the picture of goddess Lakshmi.
- A Lotha full of water
- A kalash made of clay
- Two coconuts
- Five Supari
- Two garlands
- A few flowers
- Gur (molasses)
- Prasad (in the form of sweet)
- Fruit
- Rice
- Moong
- Two Deepak (earthen lamp)
- Kumkum
- Mauli
- Ornaments
- Change (a few coins)
- Lavang
- Ilaaichee
- Ghee
and the most required things are worshiper's faith, devotion and  reverence to goddess Lakshmi.

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(13.2.6) Diwali greetings & Diwali S M S
(13.4.1) Lakshmi Puja Samagri /Lakshmi Puja items
(14.5.2) Ashta Lakshmi

(6.2.21) Adhik Maas Legend

Adhik Maas Legend

According to Bhavishya Puran, it is said that once Mal Maas felt sad and went to Lord Vishnu and said, "O Lord, all the Tithis, Nakshtras, months etc have their own lords but I have not been assigned any God/Lord. No auspicious work is done during me. Everybody dishonours me. I am so much distressed that I want to die. I have come to you to have Your  shelter.
Lord Vishnu took pity on Mal Maas / Adhik Maas and said, " O, Mal maas, I understand your distress. I assign you my name, Henceforth you will be known as Purushottam Maas."
Lord Vishnu Further said that the good deeds, Jap,Tap and Charity etc. done during this month (Mal Maas) would certainly be very fruitful. Hearing it Mal Maas felt pleased and was satisfied. Since then this Adhik Maas or Adhi Maas or Mal Maas or Malimluch Maas is called and known as Purushottam Maas and has got more importance than any other Month. People read religious books, observe fast, give donations and do Jap -Tap, Havan etc.during Adhik Maas.
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(10.6.11) Adhik Maas Vrat

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(6.2.20) When is/ was Adkhik Maas

Adhik Maas

What is Adhik Maas ?

In the Hindu lunar calendar there comes an extra or an additional month every third year. This additional month is known as Adhik Maas. The other names for Adhik Maas are Purushottam Maas/ Mal Maas etc. ( For More detail click here)

When is Adhik Maas in the year 2015 ?
Aashadh is the Adhik Maas in Vikram Samwat 2072.

1. Shuddha Maas or Pure Maas dates are as follow :-
A. First Aashadha Krishna Paksh from Pratipada to Amavasya i.e. from 3 June 2015 to 16 June, 2015.

B. Second Aashadha shukla Paksh from Pratipada to Purnima i.e. from 17 July, 2015 to 31 July,  2015.

Note - All the auspicious activities and Vrat and festivals which come in the month of Aashadh are celebrated during the period given above.

2. Mal Maas - 

First Aashadha Sukla Paksh from Pratipada to Purnima and second Aashadha Krishan Paksh from Pratipada to Amlavashya i.e. from 17 June, 2015 to 16 July, 2015 will be considered  as Mal Maas.

Note- No auspicious activities are done nor any religious celebrations are observed during this period.

The table showing Adhik Maas from 2001 AD to 2042 AD-
Year    Ashik Maas     Vikram Samwat
2001     Ashvin                 2058
2004     Shravan               2061
2007     Jyeshtha              2064
2010     Vaisakh               2067
2012     Bhadrapad           2069
2015     Aashadhh            2072
2018     Jyeshtha              2075
2020     Aashvin               2077
2023     Shravan               2080
2026     Jyeshtha               2083
2029     Chaitra                 2086
2031     Bhadrapad            2088
2034     Aashadh               2091
2037    Jyeshtha                2094
2039    Aashvin                 2096
2042     Shravan                2099
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(10.1.29) Amla Navami 2016

Amla Navami

When is Amla Navami in 2016 ?
In the year 2016 Amla Navami  is on Wednesday, 09.11.2016

Important things about Amla Navami :-
1. Kartik shukla Navami is known as the Amla Navami. The other names for this Navami are Aksaya Navami, Khusmaand Navami and Dhatri Navami.
2. Amla Navami has a very significant place in the Hinduism. It is considered a sacred Tithi. Giving donations and doing religious activities is said to very auspicious and favourable result oriented.
3. Amla Puja- On Kartik Shukla Navami, the people should take bath early in the morning and do shodashopachar or Panchopachar Puja of Amla tree. While worshiping they should face east. They should offer milk to the Amla tree, light a Ghee Deepak near the tree, perform Aarti and then go 108 times around the tree.

(10.4.7) Bhairava Jayanti 2016

When is Bhairav Jayanti ?
In the year 2016 Bhairav Jayanti is on Monday, 21 November, 2016.
Important Things about Bhairav Jayanti :-

1. According to Hindu calendar Margshirsha Krishna Ashtami is known as Bhairav Jayanti. The other names for this  Bhairva Jayanti are  Kaal Bhairav Jayanti, Kaal Bhairav Ashtami Kaalaashtami.

2. It is believed that god Bhairava is the Rudraavataar of Lord Shiva.

3. The Vahan (vehicle) of Bhaeava is a dog.
4. God Bhairav fulfills the desires of the persons who worship him with full devotion and make them free from their sins if any.

5. The Puja of God Bhairava and observation of fast on Bhairav Jayanti fill the person with determination and keep him physically and mentally fit.God Bhairava saves the person from untimely death who follows the religious rules and observes social decorum. 

6. The chanting of the following Mantra removes the negativity, troubles, everyday problems and enmity.

 It is helpful in winning the court cases.  

The mantra is :-

 "ॐ  ह्रीं बटुकाय आपदुद्धारणाय कुरु कुरु बटुकाय ह्रीं। "

(Aum Hreem Batukaay Aapaduddhaaranaay kuru kuru Batukaay Hreem.)

Note- For proper process of chanting the Mantra Click Here.

(10.4.6) Kalashtami/ Kaalaashtami/ Kaal Bhairvashtami 2016

Kalashtami/ Kaalaashtami/ Kaal Bhairvashtami

When is Kalaashtami ?
In the year 2016 Kaalaashtami is on Monday, 21 November, 2016.
Important Things about Kaalaashtami :-

1. According to Hindu calendar Margshirsha Krishna Ashtami is known as Kaalaashtami. The other names for this Ashtami are Bhairva Jayanti, Kaal Bhairav Jayanti, Kaal Bhairav Ashtami.

2. It is believed that god Bhairava is the Rudraavataar of Lord Shiva.

3. God Bhairav fulfills the desires of the persons who worship him with full devotion and make them free from their sins if any.

4. The Puja of God Bhairava and observation of fast on Kaalaashtami fill the person with determination and keep him physically and mentally fit.

5. The chanting of the following Mantra removes the negativity, troubles, everyday problems and enmity.

6. It is helpful in winning the court cases.  

The mantra is :-

 "ॐ  ह्रीं बटुकाय आपदुद्धारणाय कुरु कुरु बटुकाय ह्रीं। "

(Aum Hreem Batukaay Aapaduddhaaranaay kuru kuru Batukaay Hreem.)

Note- For proper process of chanting the Mantra Click Here.
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(10.1.28) Labh Panchami 2016

Labh Panchami

When is Labh Panchami in 2016 ?
In the year 2016 Labh Panchami is on Saturday, 05.11.2016.

Important Things about Labh Panchami -

1.Kartik shukla Panchami is known as Labh Panchami. This Panchami is also known as Saubhaaya Panchami.

2.In some parts of India Labh Panchami is considered highly auspicious and benefit giving and for opening new business. This day is also considered fruitful for the businessmen. They perform  Pooja of the new ledgers. 

3.Businessmen believe that if they do good business  on this day, it is the indication of bringing good returns through out the year. So they book orders and supply the items on this day.

4.Businessmen worship goddess Lakshmi for material benefit and the students and scholars worship Saraswati to get knowledge. People worship holy books and other books to seek right knowledge which can lead them from ignorance to the knowledge of light.
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(5.2.29) Kartika Shukla Pratipada 2017

Kartik Shukla Pratipada / Important things about Kartik Shukla Pratipada / Kartik Shukla Pratipada - Swyam Siddh Muhurat or self proven Muhurat

When is Kartika Shukla Pratipada in 2017
In the year 2017 Kartika Shukla Pratipada is on Friday, 20.10.2017.
Important things about Kartika Shukla Pratipada - 
(1) Kartika Shukla Pratipada is included in one of the Sadhe Teen Muhurats, Swayam siddh Muhurat (Self Proven Muhurat)  for starting a new business or for buying a new vehicles etc. or Griha Pravesh or constructing a new house etc.if proper Muhurat for any of these events is not available.
(2) On this day  new year begins in Gujrat and some other parts of India. So this Tithi is considered as important as Chaitra Shukla Pratipada is.

(3) Govardhan Pooja  is celebrated on kartik shukla pratipada. On this day Lord Krishna lifted the Govardhan Parvat on His little finger and saved the people of Braj from the heavy rain fall caused by Indra.  

In the memory of this event in the morning people make mounds of cow dung(it is the symbol of Govardhan Parvat ), they decorate them with flowers and worship them. 

(4) People make different kinds of Bhog ( dishes ) to offer to Lord Krishna and then they distribute this Bhog as Prasad. It is known as Annakoot.
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(3) Combustion of Shukra ( Venus )
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(4) Hari Shayan period.
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(5)Shraadh Paksh.
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(6) Dhanu Sankranti ( Dhanu Mal Maas )
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(7) Holashtak
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(8) Thirteen days Paksh ( Pakhawara ) 
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(5.3.26) Singhast Guru (Guru in the singh Raashi)
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(6.2.1) Adhik Maas
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(5.2.1) Muhurat for Marriage 

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(5.2.2/1)Muhurat for starting a new business or shop 

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(5.2.3) Muhurat for laying foundation

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(5.2.4) Muhurat for Grih Pravesh

(5.2.28) Chaitra Shukla Pratipada 2017

When is Chaitra Shukla Pratipada in 2017
In the year 2017 Chaitra Shukla Pratipada is on Tuesday, 28.March,.2016
Important things about Chaitra Shukla Pratipada - 
> Chaitra Shukla Pratipada has a specific importance for the Hindus. They celebrate it as a special day.
> Chaitra Shukla Pratipada is included in one of the Sadhe Teen Muhurats,  the Swayam siddh Muhurat (Self Proven Muhurat)    for starting a new business or for buying a new vehicles etc. or Griha Pravesh or constructing a new house etc.
> On this day Hindu new year begins.
> Lord Brahma began his creation on Chaitra Shukla Pratipad. So this day is considered as the day of creation and enthusiasm.
> Lord Vishnu took the incarnation of Matsya on this day.
> This day is also known as the beginning of Vikram Samwat.
> Basant Navratra begins on this day.
> In Maharastra this day is celebrated as the festival of Gudi Padawa.
> In Andhra Pradesh and Karnatak this day is celebrated as Ugadi festival.
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(13.2.11) Saat Sukh / What are the Seven Pleasures

What are the Seven worldly Pleasures ?

This world is full of pains and pleasures. These two things are not under  the  control of any person. Then who controls them ? The answer to this question is not easy to find because these things depend upon many factors. But it is a fact that these two i.e. pains and pleasures play a vital role in making one's life pleasant and unpleasant.
Here under is the list of the seven pleasures which make our life worth living -
1. Healthy body - The first and foremost pleasure is having good health. Good health includes physical as well as mental health. If a person is physically and mentally healthy, only then he / she can enjoy other things of the world.
2. Prosperity - The second pleasure is having wealth and prosperity.
3. A virtuous wife - The third pleasure is having a good and a virtuous wife. A virtuous wife turns a house into a home.
4. An obedient son - The fourth pleasure is having an obedient son.
5. A good home - The fifth pleasure is having a good home to live in.
6. Good neighbours - The sixth pleasure is having  good neighbours.
7. Good friends - The seventh pleasure is having good and sincere friends.
Otherwise there is a long list of griefs to face.
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(7.1.2) Risk
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(7.2.22) Tulsidas Ke Dohe / Dohe of Tulsidas

Tulsidas was a great saint, poet, philosopher and reformer.He wrote the great epic Ramcharitmanas which was originally composed by the great poet Valmiki by the name of Ramayan so Tulsidas is believed to be the incarnation of Valmiki.Besides Ramcharitmanas Tulsidas also wrote Dohavali, Gitavali, Vinay Patrika, Hanmanchalisa etc. Here under are some of his Dohe, Chhand, Chaupai etc.-
 (1) Udaaseen ari meet hit sunat jarahin khal reeti.
(Baalkaand- Dohaa -4)
Meaning in English - The wicked burn with jealousy as they hear of others' welfare, be they his friends, foes or neutrals.
(2) Bhalo bhalaaihee pai lahai(लहइ)  nichaaihi neechu.
Sudhaa saraahia (सराहिअ) amaratan garal sareehia meechu.
(Baalkaand - Dohaa -5)
Meaning in English - Of course, a good man has a bias for goodness alone, while a vile person is prone to vilenerss. While nectar is praised for immortalizing virtue, poison is extolled for its deadly effects.
(3) Ripu tejasee akel api laghu kari gania (गनिअ) na  taahu . 
Ajahun det dukh rabi sasihi sir avaseshit raahu.
Meaningin English - A spirited foe, even though left alone, should not be lightly regarded. The demon Rahu, who has nothing left  of him but his head, is able to torment both the sun and moon even to this day.
7.2.22/13.10.14 Dohe of Tulsi das / Tulsi das ke dohe
4 . Sachiva, baid, gur teen juan, priya bolahin bhaya aash.
Raajdharm tan teeni kar, hoi begiheen naas.
(sundarkand, Doha-37)
Meaning - When a minister, a physician and a religious preceptor - these three use pleasing words from fear or hope of reward, the result is that dominion, health and faith all the three forthwith go to the dogs.
5. Kaam, krodh, mad, lobh, sab naath narak ke panth.
Sab parihari raghubeerahi bhajahu bhajahin jehi sant.
(Sundarkand, Doha- 38)
Meaning - Lust, Anger, Vanity and Covetousness are all paths leading to hell. Abjuring all these adore the hero of Raghu's line, whom saints worship.
6. Preeti, Birodh, Samaan san, Karia (करिअ ) Neeti asi aahi.
Jaun mrigapati badh medukanhi bhal ki kahai (कहइ ) kou (कोउ) taahi.
(Lankakand, Doha-23)
Meaning - Make friends or enter into the hostilities only with your equals, this is a sound maxim to follow. If a lion were to kill frogs, will any one speak well of him?
7. Phal bhaaran nami bitap sab rahe bhoomi niaraai (निअराइ).
Par upkaaree purush jimi navahin susanpati paai(पाइ ).
(Arayankaand ,Doha-40)
Meaning - Weighed down with the load of their fruits, all the fruit trees well - nigh touched the ground, even as benevolent souls grow all the more humble on getting a large fortune.
8. Kaam, Krodh, Lobhaadi mad (मद ) prabal moh kai dhaari.
Tinha, mahan ati daarun dukhad maayaroopi naari.
(Arayankaand - Doha-43)
Meaning - Lust, anger, greed, pride etc. Constitute the most powerful army of ignorance. But among them all the fiercest and the most troublesome is that incarnation of maayaa ( the Lord's deluding potency ) called woman.
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(7) Good spiritual articles
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(7.2.22) Tulsidas ke Dohe
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