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Gita Mahotsav is an event centred around the Bhagavad Gita, celebrated on the Shukla Ekadashi, the 11th day of the waxing moon of the Margashirsha (Agrahayan) month of the Hindu calendar. It is believed the Bhagavad Gita was revealed to Arjuna by Krishna in the battlefield of Kurukshetra. The text is written in the third person, narrated by Sanjaya to King Dhritarashtra as it transpired between Krishna and Arjuna. Sanjaya, the scribe of the blind King Dhritarashtra, was blessed by his guru, Ved Vyasa, with the power to remotely view the events taking place on the battlefield as they transpired
Gita story
In the epic Mahabharata, the story of the Bhagavad Gita takes place just before the start of the Kurukshetra War. After several attempts at reconciliation failed, war was inevitable. Out of pure compassion and sincere love for his devotee and best friend, Arjuna, Lord Krishna decided to become his charioteer during the battle. The day of the war finally came, and the armies faced off on the field of war. Just as the battle was about to start, Arjuna asked Lord Krishna to drive the chariot to the middle of the battlefield, between the armies, to look more closely at the opposing forces. Seeing his grandfather, Bhishma, who raised him with great affection since childhood, and his teacher, Dronācārya, who had trained him to become the greatest archer, Arjuna's heart began to melt. His body started to tremble and his mind got confused. He became unable to perform his duty as a Kshatriya (warrior). He felt weak and sickened at the thought that he would have to kill his relatives, his friends and revered persons in this confrontation. Despondent, he told Krishna of his sudden change of heart and turned to him for advice. The conversation that ensued, Lord Krishna's advice, messages and teachings to Arjuna, is what is known now as the Bhagavad Gita, the ancient scripture and philosophical work.
Gita Aarti
The Bhagavad Gita Aarti (Hindi: भगवद गीता आरती) or Gita Aarti] is a prayer found in the Sreemad Bhagavad Gita shastra.
The aarti can be spoken, or sung with musical instruments to give more effect to worship. Aartis are usually performed at the end of the puja ritual. It is said that if there was any flaw in the puja, it may be fulfilled by the aarti
Lyrics
Devanagiri
- जय भगवद् गीते, जय भगवद् गीते ।
- हरि-हिय-कमल-विहारिणि सुन्दर सुपुनीते ॥
- कर्म-सुमर्म-प्रकाशिनि कामासक्तिहरा ।
- तत्त्वज्ञान-विकाशिनि विद्या ब्रह्म परा ॥ जय ॥
- निश्चल-भक्ति-विधायिनि निर्मल मलहारी ।
- शरण-सहस्य-प्रदायिनि सब विधि सुखकारी ॥ जय ॥
- राग-द्वेष-विदारिणि कारिणि मोद सदा ।
- भव-भय-हारिणि तारिणि परमानन्दप्रदा ॥ जय॥
- आसुर-भाव-विनाशिनि नाशिनि तम रजनी ।
- दैवी सद् गुणदायिनि हरि-रसिका सजनी ॥ जय ॥
- समता, त्याग सिखावनि, हरि-मुख की बानी ।
- सकल शास्त्र की स्वामिनी श्रुतियों की रानी ॥ जय ॥
- दया-सुधा बरसावनि, मातु ! कृपा कीजै ।
- हरिपद-प्रेम दान कर अपनो कर लीजै ॥ जय ॥
Transliteration
- Jay Bhagavad Geete, Jay Bhagavad Geete
- Hari-Hiy-Kamal-Vihaarini Sundar Supuneete
- Karm-Sumarm-Prakaashini Kaamaasaktihara
- Tattvagyaan-Vikaashini Vidya Brahm para Jay.
- Nishchal-Bhakti-Vidhaayini Nirmal Malahaaree
- Sharan-Sahasy-pradaayini SAB vidhi Sukhakaaree Jay.
- Raag-Dvesh-vidaarini kaarini mod Sada.
- Bhav-Bhay-Haarini Taarini Paramaanandaprada Jay.
- Aasur-Bhaav-vinaashini Naashini Tam Rajanee
- Daivee sad Gunadaayini Hari-Rasika Sajanee Jay.
- Samata, Tyaag Sikhaavani, Hari-Mukh kee Baanee.
- Sakal shaastr kee svaaminee shrutiyon kee Raanee Jay.
- Daya-Sudha Barasaavani, Maatu! Krpa Keejai.
- Haripad-prem daan kar apano kar leejai Jay
English Translation
- Oh song of God yours triumph, oh song of God yours triumph
- You provide path to lotus God's heaven being a beautiful melody
- You lights up the good work, removed all works attachment
- You do philosophy development and provide knowledge of supreme spirit
- You provide steady devotion, purity and remove impurity
- You provide us mighty God's shelter and are by all methods pleasant
- You remove anger, hatred within us, always provide joy
- You destroy fear of death, provide salvation and gift of ultimate bliss
- You destroy demon sentiments and remove darkness & passions
- You provide divine quality and keep us together in God's devotion
- You as voice of the God, teaches us parity and sacrifice
- You are the boss of gross science and queen of all the hearings
- You rain's mercy and nectar! mother, be graceful to us.
- Make me yours by gifting us the path of God's love
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