The first Holy festival which marks the beginning of the New Year, new month and new day for the Hindus falls on Chaitra Shukla Pratipada. It is known as Gudhi Padwa (Maharashtra), Ugadi (Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh). [In other parts of country it is celebrated during Nau Roz (Kashmir), Baisakhi (Punjab), Cheti Chand (Sindhi), Naba Barsha (Bengal), Goru Bihu (Assam), Puthandu (Tamil Nadu), Vishu (Kerala)] On this very day Lord Brahma created the Universe. Therefore for Hindus, this day carries special importance. The day is celebrated with an auspicious bath, followed by decorating the doorway with a ‘toran’, performing ritualistic worship and hoisting the Dhwaja or Gudhi.
Presently in Bharat New Year is being celebrated on 1st January as per the Western calendar. Celebration on the eve of the Western New Year includes a lot of malpractices like indulging in eve teasing after drinking, etc. So, instead of beginning the New Year on an auspicious note it begins unpleasantly. To ensure that the beginning of the New Year begins on an auspicious note celebrate it according to the Hindu scriptures, on Chaitra Shuddha Pratipada as per the Hindu lunar calendar, as this date is glorious in all ways - as per the cycle of Nature and it also has historical and spiritual significance. All this contributes to endowing the one celebrating it as per the Hindu scriptures with several benefits. It is the duty of each individual to arrest the loss being caused to the society by emulating the Westerners.
Chaitra Shukla Pratipada is a sacred day for the Hindus. In some parts, it is observed as New Year’s day. At the end of a year and the beginning of a New Year, it is necessary to ponder over what were the developments in respect of Sanatan Dharma. It is observed that there was a remarkable increase in the onslaughts on Dharma and only a few came forward to oppose these. Neither the onslaughts on Dharma, nor the weak opposition to it by Hindus are a new problem for the awakened Hindus. The most serious incidence of the year was the opposition of these awakened Hindus by so-called pro-Hindu Organisations.
No one should preach about freedom to Sanatan Hindu Dharma, which teaches respect for every living being on the earth. There should be a difference between freedom and wanton behaviour. However, not only the common man, but even those who profess to be the champions of Hindutva make mistakes in understanding the true meaning of wanton behaviour. Onslaught on culture is also wanton behaviour. Some awakened Hindus opposed the ‘pub culture’ for this reason. Pro-Hindu Organisations not only opposed them, but even demanded a ban. From this, it was clear that these are the pro-Hindu Organisations who instigate Hindus only to meet their selfish ends. Globalisation does not mean that we should discard our conscience and accept with open arms anyone who comes from across the seas, without giving a thought to the pros and cons of our action. Be it a ‘Valentine Day’, ‘pub culture’ or a weekly holiday, the pro-Hindus Organisations oppose those who protest such events; yet they hardly take any action in this regard. When there was a ban on bar girls in Maharashtra by the Congress, it was welcomed by others. Taking advantage this, pro-Hindu Organisations should have tried to follow suit, but this did not happen.
Culture is a collective mani-festation of Dharma. Hence, an attack on culture is an attack on Dharma. The ‘globalisation’, that is materialistic behaviour, attacks the local culture. And that is opposed by followers of other religions too in many parts of the world. Some countries have evolved special machinery in the Police to protect their culture. However, in Bharat there is no such machinery in existence.
The followers of other religions are so vigilant about their faith that their representatives may be in any political party, whenever an issue of their faith is raised, they all unite. The New Year is being ushered in with the message, “O Hindus! Arise!” The religious interests are above a person or an Organisation. Learn religious behaviour, take spiritual experiences about Dharma and take action in the interests of Dharma. The situation has already gone out of control. Terrorism inspired by the ideology of pan-Islamism, missionaries who are inspired to spread their Gospel in the countries of the third world like Bharat in this century, and the cult of materialism are also a form of attack on our Dharma. It is difficult to decide which is more dangerous. Let us resolve to protect Dharma.
Let us resolve to take Dharmik education and also to impart it to others for awakening of Dharma in them. Organisations like Hindu Janajagruti Samiti and Sanatan Sanstha are already engaged in this noble task. They have taken the first step in this direction by organising Dharmajagruti Sabhas throughout Bharat.
Either you take some action in this regard on your own or participate in the activities of these Organisations. Instead of imbibing the Western style in our personal life, instill behaviour as taught by our Dharma. For example, children should be taught to say ‘Ma’, ‘Pitajee’ etc. instead of ‘mummy’ and ‘daddy’. Inculcate pride for our language. Your resolve to take some action in the interests of Dharma will certainly bring you the blessings of Saints!
- Sanatan Sanstha
The Congress Govern-ment decided to give special concessions to Muslims through the Sachhar Commission. Now, would the Government have repeatedly put off the execution of death sentence awarded by the Supreme Court to Afzal, who planned the attacked on the Bharatiya Parliament, if he were not a Muslim?
Look at Kashmir. Various schemes are being prepared to help the relatives of terrorists. Politicians are using their power to strengthen existing vote banks of minorities and creating new ones. They dance to the tune of numbers. They become humble in front of an aggressive flock. They are scared of guns. Injustice to Hindus and Hindu Dharma and pampering the followers of other religions has become their hallmark. They are least bothered about the numerous demonstrations by Hindus against the film 'Jodhaa-Akbar'. Remember, that the film 'Da Vinci Code', which depicted that Jesus had a family life, was banned by the Goa Government, when threatened by a Christian Parliamentarian (even when the film was not banned in Rome itself!). On the contrary, in a place like Sangli, a Police officer who goes by the name of Mr. Krishna Prakash dares to brutally beat up (and that too without any reason, in broad daylight) an elderly, celibate and harmless devotee of Chhatrapati Shivaji, Pujya Bhide Guruji who was returning after demonstrating against the film. Will Mr. Krishna Prakash show similar 'bravery' with some Moulavi? When Muslims at Bhiwandi burned two of their brethren alive, why did the Police not show similar heroism? Ants, animals or terrorists, all under-stand their own language.
Similarly, whether it is the Police or Politicians, they do not understand the language of verbal protests by a handful of Hindus. What is the language they understand? Think of this and only then you and your Dharma will survive.
Religious heads of Hindus must teach this language to their followers. Only then will they do justice to their office. Let us learn from the Buddhist religious leaders of Tibet and Mynamar, who are fighting fearlessly against the iron fist of military dictators for preservation of their self-respect! Let us all prepare to follow this new teaching, utilising the occasion of New Year starting on Gudipadva! In the coming year, let us prepare a force that vibrates with Dharmashakti, to fight the dark shadow of the evil qualities of our politicians on Hindu Dharma and National interests. Let us make these people understand Hinduism in a language they understand! Sanatan Sanstha
2007 Message: Hindus! Strive to prove the superiority and eternity of Hindu Dharma!!
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On this day the Tej and Prajapati frequencies are effective in large measures. During sunrise on this day, the Chaitanya (Divine Consciousness) emitted from these frequencies can be retained for a longer period.
It is accumulated in the cells of the embodied soul and is used by the embodied soul as
and when required. Therefore within 5-10 minutes of sunrise one should perform ritualistic worship of the Gudi.
The divine consciousness emanating during sunrise, absorbed at that time lasts longer. Thus the Gudi should be worshipped within 5-10 minutes after sunrise!
On Gudi Padwa, the waves consisting of the fire element (Tej tatva) and the creative element (Prajapati element) are activated on a large scale. The divine consciousness emanating during sunrise, absorbed at that time lasts longer. This consciousness is stored in the body cells and used as required. Hence the Gudi should be worshipped within 5-10 minutes of the sunrise.
Position of the Gudi: Care should be taken to raise the Gudi next to the main entrance of the house. The spot selected should be on the right side (when sighted from the house) of the entrance. The right side symbolizes active state of the soul.
1. The place for raising the Gudi should be cleaned and then a Swastik rangoli should be drawn on the ground. Turmeric and vermilion (Haldi-kumkum) should be offered at the center of the Swastik.
2. While raising the Gudi, the ‘Shiva-Shakti’ element in the Universe should be invoked. This enables all the constituents of the Gudi to accept divine elements.
3. The Gudi symbolizes the ‘Sushumna nadi’ of our body. Hence, the Gudi should be raised at the entrance. And it should be kept tilted at an angle. - A Scholar (through the medium of Ms. Anjali Gadgil)
‘O Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu! Please enable me to absorb the elements of creation, fire and Sun present in the atmosphere. Let the Divine consciousness present in these elements be preserved constantly. Let the energy thus received, be used for my spiritual practice.’
Gudi is a symbol of victory. Amongst the various qualities of God, 'Being Victorious' is one and it symbolizes that God has achieved victory at the outset and at various levels. To symbolize this at every level of war, a Gudi is hoisted.
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Ablution with oil (abhyangasnan) - an auspicious bath: On this day one should wake up early in the morning and take an oil bath. With an ordinary bath the raja and tama components decrease by 1/1,00,000 % and the sattva component increases by the same amount for a duration of only three hours. However with an oil bath it lasts for four to five hours. An oil bath consists of an oil massage to facilitate the absorption of oil by the skin followed by a warm water bath. Oil should be applied to retain the elasticityof the skin. Warm water is auspicious and pleasing to the body. Bathing after an oil massage retains only that amount of oiliness that the skin and hair require. Hence an oil massage is necessary before a bath. Application of oil after a bath is inappropriate.
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What you can do to protect Bhartiya culture?
1. Give wishes of New Year to your friends and relatives on Gudi Padwa and ask them give up the Western Culture.
2. To keep the spirit of following Bhartiya culture start spiritual practice. Because only spiritual practice will impart you the strength to increase your will power and fight against the practice of Western culture and attack of anti-Hindus.
3. To participate in the Noble work of serving Bhartiya Culture visit 'How can i contribute' section.
Courtesy: Monthly Sanatan Prabhat
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