Narada Jayanti
| Narada Jayanti नारद जयंती | |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Narada Janmoshtav |
| Date(s) | 24 May 2024 |
| Frequency | Annually |
| Previous event | 6 May 2023 |
| Next event | 13 May 2025 |
| Activity | Fasting |
Narada Jayanti(Sanskrit: नारद जयंती ) is a Hindu festival to celebrate the birth of the celestial sageDevashree Narada.It is considered an auspicious day by Hindus.[1][2]It is celebrated on thePratipadaTithiofKrishna Pakshain the Hindu Month ofJyesthaacross theIndian subcontinent.[3][4][5]
Background
[edit]According toHindutexts,Devashree Naradawas themanasaputraof theLord Brahma.[3]He was the seer of the thirteenthsutraof the eighth Mandalaof theRigaveda.[6]TheVaishnavitecommunity view him as a divine soul who was the devotee ofLord Vishnu.He promoted and communicated the legends of Lord Vishnu among others. His famous praying quotes on Lord Vishnu was
Om Narayan! Narayan! Narayan!
— Om Namah ShivayaSerial
He was well versed inVedasand other texts inSanatana tradition.Devashree Narada is mentioned inRamayana,MahabharataandPuranas,etc. According to the texts likeBhakti PuranaofSanatana Dharma,the important works attributed to him areNarada Purana,Narada SmritiandNarada Bhakti Sutras,etc. In Hinduism, he is considered as the celestial sage and messenger forDevatasas well asAsuras,and human lives on the planet.[3]
Story of Narada Jayanti
[edit]According to mythological story,Devashree Naradawas cursed to be born on the earth in his previous life when he was aGandharva.Due to the curse, he was born in a servant family. His father was a servant of a group of holy priests.Naradaalso served those priests just like his father. Narada's diligence impressed the priests a lot and they gave him blessings and prasad fromLord Vishnu.Narada also became the dedicated devotee of Lord Vishnu. It is said that after the death of his mother, he left his home and wandered in forest for the search of enlightenment. It is said that when he was meditating under a tree in the forest, Lord Vishnu appeared there and informed Narada that he would assume his divine form only after his death. After that Narada dedicated his life to the service of Lord Vishnu and became famous as a prominent supporter and devotee of Lord Vishnu. It is said that by the grace of Lord Vishnu, the divine form of Narada was born again after his death.[7][8]
Observaces
[edit]DuringNarada Jayanti,devotees participate in fasting, worship, and listening stories ofDevashree Narada.On this day devotees bath before the sunrise and fast for whole day. They offerChandan,leaves ofTulsi,Agarbatti,flowers and sweets toDevashree NaradaandLord Vishnu.They distributePrasadain temples, and some devotees distribute clothes to poor people.[9]Devotees of Lord Vishnu worship Devashree Narada due to his knowledge, wisdom, and devotion to Lord Vishnu. The devotees pray and wish for wisdom, knowledge and prosperity in their lives.[3]It is believed that on the day of Narada Jayanti, feedingBrahminsand giving donations to them brings virtuous results.[10]Similarly, it is also believed that any one who recites “Shree Narada Stotra”on this auspicious day becomes intelligent and all his troubles can go away.[11]According to legend, Devashree Narada is also considered as the celestial journalist inHinduism,so in different parts of the country, Journalists felicitation ceremony is also organised by some social, cultural and media organisations on theNarada Jayanti.[12]
Some major Mantras
[edit]"नारायण नारायण ॐ नारदाय नम: ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय, ॐ विष्णु प्रियाय महालक्ष्मै नमः"
References
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- ^Dhyani, Ashish (2023-11-09).Hindu Festivals-Why to Celebrate-Edition-2: Festivals in Hinduism | Indian Festivals | Festivals in India.Fantabulous Publishers India.
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- ^"Narada Jayanti 2024: Date, Time, Significance, And More".Zee News.Retrieved2024-05-25.
- ^"Narada Jayanti 2023: आज धूमधाम से मनाई जाएगी नारद जयंती, जानें व्रत के नियम और पूजा विधि के बारे में विस्तार से".Hindustan(in Hindi).Retrieved2024-05-25.
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- ^"आज मनाई जा रही नारद जयंती, दिव्य ज्ञान की प्राप्ति के लिए करें इस स्तोत्र का पाठ".News18 हिंदी(in Hindi). 2024-05-24.Retrieved2024-05-25.
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