Kumbha Mela: Origins and Significance

वर्धन धारकर

“Three times I have been blessed by the sight of the deathless guru. Our first meeting was in Allahabad at a Kumbha Mela. The religious fairs held in India since time immemorial are known as Kumbha Melas; they have kept spiritual goals in constant sight of the multitude.”
**-Paramhansa Yogananda**

Maha Kumbha Mela is beginning from today at Prayagraj. Maha Kumbha happens once in a one hundred and forty four years. It is expected that in first two days itself more than four crore devotees will take part in it and over a period of forty-five days more than forty crore devotees are expected to participate in it .It is amazing to see millions of devotees congregating at one location Without doubt this is the largest peaceful confluence of humanity anywhere in the world. Let’s delve into the significance of this monumental event.

Maha Kumbha Mela, one of the world’s largest religious gatherings, holds profound spiritual, cultural, and social importance for millions of Hindus. The event is rooted in the ancient Hindu legend of Samudra Manthan, where Gods and demons churned the ocean to obtain the nectar of immortality, or Amrita. Four drops of this nectar fell at Prayagraj (Allahabad), Haridwar, Ujjain, and Nashik, making these places traditional Kumbh Mela sites.

Origins and Religious Significance

The origin of Kumbha Mela dates back to this mythological event, described in sacred texts like the Bhagavad Gita and Vishnu Purana, and it has been celebrated for centuries. The festival involves significant rituals, including taking a holy dip in sacred rivers, believed to cleanse sins and purify the soul. The gathering of saints, sadhus, and yogis to share knowledge and perform rituals further enhances its religious atmosphere.

Astrological Basis for the Cycle

The event follows a 12-year cycle at each location, determined by specific astrological configurations. The timing hinges on the movement of Jupiter and the Sun into astrological signs that align with the mythology of the nectar drop. Jupiter’s positions in Taurus, Aquarius, Leo, and related movements of the Sun create auspicious periods for each site, signifying stability, renewal, spiritual growth, and ancestral blessings. Diverse configurations involving Jupiter, the Sun, and the Moon dictate the most auspicious times for the festival, ensuring that they align perfectly with the sacred myths and traditions tied to each location. This approach preserves the spiritual significance and ensures the festival is held during the most spiritually potent times. In Prayagraj, the event happens when Jupiter is in Taurus and the Sun enters Capricorn, symbolizing material and spiritual balance. Haridwar’s festival occurs when Jupiter is in Aquarius and the Sun enters Aries, aligning with new beginnings and collective growth. Ujjain’s significance is marked by Jupiter in Leo and the Sun entering Aries, emphasizing leadership and spiritual vigor. Nashik celebrates Kumbha Mela when Jupiter and the Sun and Moon align in Leo and Magha nakshatra, signifying tradition and ancestral blessings.

Types and Frequencies of Kumbha Mela

Maha Kumbha Mela: Held every 144 years (12 × 12 years) and only at Prayagraj (Allahabad). This is one of the largest gatherings, with enormous religious fervour and participation from devotees worldwide.

Purna (Full) Kumbha Mela: Held once every 12 years at each of the four locations: Prayagraj, Haridwar, Ujjain, and Nashik. This means a major gathering happens every three years overall, but returns to each specific city every 12 years.

Ardh (Half) Kumbha Mela: Occurs every 6 years between the 12-year cycle, only at Prayagraj and Haridwar. It serves as a midpoint celebration, with significant participation but not on the same massive scale as the full Kumbha Mela.

Preparation and Personal Experiences

Preparing for Kumbha Mela is a significant endeavor for devotees. Many undertake fasting, meditative practices, and reading of sacred texts leading up to the event. Pilgrims often travel great distances, sometimes by foot, fostering a profound sense of anticipation and spiritual readiness. Personal accounts frequently highlight the transformative nature of the journey, with many finding renewed purpose and perspective.

Technology and Sustainable Practices

Modern technology has revolutionized Kumbha Mela, enhancing transportation, communication, health safety, accessibility, and organization. Drones, GPS tracking, mobile apps providing real-time updates, and extensive use of social media ensure smoother pilgrim experiences. Moreover, sustainable practices are increasingly integrated, with efforts to maintain cleanliness, manage waste, and promote eco-friendly initiatives. These advancements align the festival with contemporary values of environmental consciousness and responsible celebration.

Contemporary Relevance

Kumbha Mela continues to impact individuals by fostering personal growth, reflection, and a sense of cultural connection. It promotes physical health through extensive activities and mental well-being through communal and spiritual experiences as also introspection. The event provides an educational platform for learning about diverse traditions,. It is the biggest unifier in the world. Overall, it enriches personal fulfillment by linking ancient traditions with modern experiences, emphasizing gratitude, humility, and broader existential perspectives.

In today’s context, the spiritual essence of Kumbha Mela can be symbolically linked to four modern drops of Amrit, Equality, Education, Environment, and Health. These values represent the pillars of a harmonious and enlightened society, reflecting how ancient traditions can evolve to address the needs and aspirations of contemporary life.

Let’s join in this celebration of Life “The Maha Kumbha Mela”

Book Review by Deepa Doshi Bachchavat: The Light at the Edges by Deepti Kolte

‘The Light at the Edges’ by Deepti Kolte is a collection poems, written from the depths of life , yet light and hearty. One of the poems, ‘Under the Gulmohar’ gently touches upon the phase of transition, embracing changes and letting go. While, the other takes you through the window, right to the our mysterious planet Jupiter. Those who love sky gazing, would understand.

Then there are poems for golgappas and ice cream – every little joy of life , often taken for granted. This is a contemporary piece, relatable to our daily life.

Spiritual Tree by Vardhan V Dharkar

Many of us have a hobby of growing plants. No matter how small the area may be, we find a place to grow the plants. We have a good understanding that to grow a plant we need

Good soil
Good seed
Ample Sunlight
Adequate Water and
Good Fertiliser

If any of the above ingredients is missing or is not available in sufficient quantity at the right time, then the plant’s growth will suffer. To make sure that the plant grows well, we go to great lengths to ensure that we prepare good quality soil, we procure good quality seeds. We find a good spot where there is ample sunlight. Every day we water the plant adequately. We nurture the plant with good fertiliser. In addition to above, we also make sure that weeds do not grow along with the plant. At frequent intervals we remove the weeds. We also know that for a plant to grow, lot of patience is required. It cannot grow overnight. We watch the progress of the plant every day to make sure all the above ingredients are available in right quantity at the right time. When all of the above is done then the plant grows and rewards us with good quality fruits.

Similar to the physical plant, there is a spiritual plant. Just as physical plant needs many ingredients to grow, the spiritual plant also needs many ingredients to blossom into a beautiful tree. The ingredients the spiritual tree needs are

Swadharma
Pure thought
Guru
Reading scriptures
Bhakti and faith

To grow spiritual plant, we need to identify our swadharma. Bhagwad Gita, Chapter three, verse thirty five says “Performing ones natural duties, even if tinged with faults, is far better than performing someone else’s duty perfectly”. Swadharma is the first step in starting our spiritual journey. The second step is to ensure that we have pure mind. Just as we take great care in selecting good quality seed, we have to ensure purity of thoughts and mind. The mind should have only positive thoughts, love and affection at all times. Having identified our swadharma and made sure our mind is pure; the next important step is to have a guru. The word “Guru” means “Someone who dispels the darkness from your life”. He will guide us and will provide the guidance so that our journey of growing spiritually remains on right track. Guru’s role is vital and very critical. Once you have a right Guru, your journey to grow spiritually will progress unhindered. To water the plant of spirituality, we need to read the scriptures, listen to discourses of the gurus, understand and assimilate the philosophy of life. Bhakti and faith are the two fertilisers that will provide a right stimulant to the growth of the spiritual plant. They need to be given at frequent intervals to ensure the consistent growth. Just as we remove weeds from the plant, we have to do the same thing with our spiritual plant. Here the weeds are the negative thoughts, hatred, lack of self-belief and attachment to senses. We have to be on constant guard to ensure that these negative thoughts do not enter and pollute our mind. These negative thoughts stunt spiritual growth

We give enough time for physical plant to grow and blossom, similarly we need to give sufficient time for the spiritual tree also to grow and blossom. We have to remember that growing a spiritual plant is not a 20/20 cricket match; it is a test match of five days. It is not one hundred meter sprint; rather it is a marathon race. We can win this marathon only with patience and time.

Our growth in spirituality is assured when we sincerely and consistently follow the above path.

Happy growing spiritually!!

वर्धन वसंत धारकर
०६ मार्च २०२३

Let us understand our festivals! by Vardhan V Dharkar

Makar Sankranti मकर संक्रांती

Historical Significance

Sankranti means the movement of the सूर्य देवता, Sun God from one rashi (constellation of the zodiac) to the next. Hence, there are 12 Sankranti’s in a year. Out of these, the Makar Sankranti is considered the most auspicious. On this day, the Sun travels from zodiac of Sagittarius (धनू) to Capricorn (मकर). It is one of the few Hindu festivals that are aligned with the solar cycle, which means that every year it will come on the same date, fourteenth of January, excepting in leap year when it comes on fifteenth of January. It heralds a change in season, as from this day the Sun begins its movement from South hemisphere (दक्षिणायन) to north (उत्तरायण) hemisphere, signifying end of winter season.

The Vedic sage Vishvamitra is credited with initiating the celebration. It has been mentioned in the Mahabharat that the Pandavas celebrated Makar Sankranti while they were in exile. The festivities associated with Makar Sankranti are known by various names Magh Bihu in Assam, Maghi/ Lohri in Punjab, Maghi Saaji in Himachal Pradesh, Maghi Sangrand or Uttarain (उत्तरायण) in Jammu, Sakrat in Haryana, Sakraat in Rajasthan, Sukarat in central India, Pongal in Tamil Nadu, Uttarayana (उत्तरायण) in Gujarat, and Uttar Pradesh, Ghughuti in Uttarakhand, Dahi Chura in Bihar, Makar Sankranti in Odisha, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Goa, West Bengal (also called Poush Sankranti or Mokor Sonkranti), Uttar Pradesh (also called Khichidi Sankranti), Uttarakhand (also called Uttarayani) or as simply, Sankranti in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, Maghe Sankranti (Nepal), Songkran (Thailand), Thingyan (Myanmar), Mohan Songkran (Cambodia), Til Sakraait in Mithila. Makar Sankranti importance isn’t just limited to its religious significance; it also has economic significance as the festival also marks the beginning of the harvest season when new crops are harvested bringing prosperity to farmers.

The deity Sankranti, after whom the festival is named, is worshipped as a God. According to Hindu legend, Sankranti killed a demon named Sankarasur. The day following Makar Sankranti is called Karidin, which is also known as Kinkrant. On this day, the Devi slayed the demon Kinkarasur, symbolizing the end of negativities whilst giving way to righteousness and good intentions to live well and prosper. While there are plenty of stories about Makar Sankranti and its religious roots, it is said that the Sun (सूर्य देवता) stands for “Pratyaksha-Braham” (प्रत्यक्ष ब्रम्ह), “a manifestation of the absolute”, bestowing knowledge, spiritual light, and wisdom, and hence Makar Sankranti is a festival where सूर्य, the Sun God is worshipped and offered gratitude and prayers. People take the holy dip in the river Ganga, Yamuna, Godavari, Krishna or Kaveri.

On this day freshly harvested food grains, are first offered to the Gods and then eaten. Ayurved suggests eating Khichdi since it is a light and easily digestible. The significance of eating Khichdi is that it prompts the body to prepare for the change in season, from the cold winter breeze to the forthcoming warmth of spring. As the temperature fluctuates from dry cool to warm, the body consequentially becomes susceptible to imbalances. Khichdi thus makes for the perfect dish to quench the appetite whilst providing the body with essential nutrition. It also symbolises unity as it is prepared in the pot by mixing freshly harvested rice, lentils, vegetables and various spices. Sweets made from sesame and jaggery such as laddoos is shared amongst people, symbolising a desire for unity, peace and harmony.

The festival is celebrated in different ways in different parts of the country, signifying Diversity in unity.

Gujarat

The festival is celebrated for two days, the first of which is dedicated to flying kites. Popular cries like “Kai Po Che” and “E Lapet” begin the occasion as the vast blue sky is filled with an array of kites. Kite-flying competitions are held across communities in the state, with each individual engaged in an intriguing kite fight against all others. Undhiyu and chikkis, a delicious combination of winter vegetables, sesame seeds, peanuts and jaggery, are cooked in Gujarati households to commemorate the occasion.

Punjab

Associated with the harvest of winter crops, Makar Sankranti, called Lohri in Punjab, is an iconic event among the farmers here. On the night of Lohri, bonfires are lit across the state to worship god and perform rituals. The locals also perform the bhangra while eating the mouth-watering traditional dish of kheer (rice cooked in milk).

Assam

In Assam Makar Sankranti, called Magh Bihu, feasts last up to a week. The festival marks the end of the harvest season. Games like tekeli-bhonga (pot-breaking) and buffalo fighting take place on the actual day of the event. Rice cakes and laru, a sweet dish made from coconut, are popular delicacies. Meji, makeshift huts, are often erected from nothing by the young to host the feast after which they are burned the following day.

Tamil Nadu

In Tamil Nadu, Makar Sankranti known as Pongal is celebrated on four days: The day prior to Pongal is called Bhogi Pongal. The old items are disposed of this day.
The second day is Pongal, the main day of celebration, when prayers are offered to the Sun God for prosperity and wealth. In the early morning, milk is boiled in big mud pots kept over mud stoves. When the boiled milk spills over from the brim of the pot, people shout “Pongalo Pongal”, from which the festival got its common name of “Pongal”. Sweet Pongal, Salted Pongal, sambar, rasam, milk payasam (kheer), adhirasam, vadai, and curd pacchadi are prepared for lunch.

The third day after Pongal is celebrated as Mattu Pongal when obeisance is paid to the cattle – cow, buffalo, ox, goat, and the sheep – that help in agricultural or laborious harvest works. The cattle are decorated with sandal paste, vermillion, turmeric, flowers and bells made out of grasses, “netti” shoots and flowers. In villages of Madurai, Tirunelveli, and Ramanathapuram, Jellikattu is an important event, which is a contest for taming the wild bulls. The sweet rice Pongal and the salted Pongal are served to the cattle as a sign of gratefulness.

The last day of celebration is called “Kannum Pongal” or Karinaal, the day when the people in the village meet their relatives and friends to thank them for their support during the harvest time.

Maharashtra

In Maharashtra, the day begins with bathing in water filled with sesame seeds. Married women celebrate wedded life by anointing each other with scented waters, exchanging turmeric and vermillion and enjoying the haldi kunku. They also exchange Sugad which are earthen clay pots containing sugarcane, berries, carrot pieces, puffed rice, turmeric, cloth and cotton. Five married women distribute five Sugads to five other married women. This is one festival where the colour black is worn as it signifies the end of the black period and welcoming of a happy, new time. Maharashtrian women wear a special black saree called the Chandrakala which is embossed with starsand and small crescent moons. Another reason for wearing black is because Sankranti comes at the peak of the winter and wearing black helps to absorb heat and keep the body warm. Halwyache daagine or ornaments made out of halwa (a sweet pudding of sugar-coated sesame) are offered to the newly wed bride at the traditional Sunache Tilavan which is the first welcome to the daughter-in-law.

The best food items during the festival are til gul which consists of sesame and jaggery – both symbols of prosperity and gulaachi poli/bhakri (round thick rotis made of sesame and jaggery dusted with sesame and crowned with butter.

Nepal

Makar Sankranti in Nepal is celebrated as Maghe Sankranti and like most regions, they too celebrate the festival with sesame seeds. One of the legends has it that aeons ago, a businessman had a sack of sesame seeds which never seemed to end. On digging through the bag, he found an idol of Lord Vishnu in the bag and hence, sesame seeds became auspicious. After Makar Sankranti, the auspicious period commences and all ceremonies are done in Nepal.

My Interpretation

Makar Sankranti is about movement, movement from ignorance to knowledge, from night to day. It teaches us that in this universe nothing is constant, everything is changing and evolving. It teaches us also to change, evolve, improve, accept and adapt new concepts, move from without to within, discard old thoughts and imbibe new thoughts and knowledge, become a better individual. It reinforces the mantra “Nothing is constant in this world except Change”.

Wishing everyone a very Happy Makar Sankranti

वर्धन वसंत धारकर
१४/०१/२०२३

Let’s understand our festivals! By Vardhan V Dharkar

Vijaya Dashami (Dasara)

A) Historical significance Vijaya Dashami (Dasara)

Vijaya Dashami means Victory on the Tenth day. Vijaya Dashami is tenth lunar day of a Hindu calendar month Ashwin (आश्विन). It signifies victory of Good over Evil. On this day, Ma Durga killed Mahishasur and Shri Ram killed Ravan. In Eastern and north eastern parts of India, it marks the end of Durga Pooja. In northern states it marks end of Ram Lila celebrating victory of Shri Ram and death of Ravan.

Vijaya Dashami is one of the three and half most auspicious days as per Hindu religion. On this day, there is no need to check the auspicious time (मुहुर्त). Full day is auspicious. As per traditional Hindu astrology, the Sun (Surya) and Moon (Chandra) are astrologically believed to be at their most exalted position on the day.

B) My interpretation of what Shri Ram and Ravan represent

First let us understand what Ravan represents. He was a great ruler and a great devotee of Lord Shiv. Earlier it was said that his ten heads represent his mastery over six Shastras, Yog-Shastra, Nyay-Shastra, Dharma-Shastra, Koka or Kama-Shastra and Moksh-Shastra, and four Vedas, the Rigveda, the Yajurveda, the Samaveda and the Atharvaveda. However, subsequently the ten heads came to be associated with the flaws in his character.

The ten flaws in his characters representing ten heads are:

Kaam (Lust): Ravan’s lust for a married woman (Sita) led to his end.
Mada (Pride): This means loving one’s perfect self. Ravan was knowledgeable but he was too proud about his intellectual and military prowess.
Ahankar (Ego): Ravan was full of ego and failed to see what he was doing was wrong.
Moha: (Attachment to possessions): He was too much attached to his possessions and chose to cross all boundaries to keep them.
Lobha (Greed): He was overpowered by his greed and decided to abduct Sita.
Krodh (Anger): Ravan used to get angry at not getting what he desired and that is what destroyed him.
Maatsar (Envy): He used to envy others for the things they had and wanted to possess those things by all means.
Jaddata (Insensitive): He never cared about other people’s feelings and always gave priority to satisfying his own ego.
Ghrina (Hatred): He hated other people. It was his hate that destroyed him eventually.
Bhaya (Fear): His fear of losing his possessions was the cause of his sinful deeds.

Now let us understand what does Shri Ram Symbolise?

Shri Ram, in the words of Swami Vivekananda, is “the embodiment of truth, of morality, the ideal son, the ideal husband and above all, the ideal king”. He is a symbol of the victory of right over the evil. Lord Ram characterizes how a man should fulfil his moral commitments and should strictly follow his limits so that social order can be maintained. It is precisely due to this fact, he is known as “Marayada Puroshattam” (मर्यादा पुरूषोत्तम) or “The man of limits”.

Journey from becoming less of a “Ravan” to more of a “Shri Ram”

Both Shri Ram and Ravan are present within us. All of us have the ten flaws in varying degrees that resulted in Ravan’s downfall. These flaws if not controlled and destroyed will eventually lead to our down fall. It is equally true that we also have all the qualities that Shri Ram had, again in varying degrees. Unfortunately, most of the time, these good qualities get overshadowed by the flaws in our character. If we don’t take corrective action and discard the flaws or bad qualities and consciously cultivate and grow good qualities, we will never attain true happiness and will continue to experience the hell in this life itself. On the other hand, if we overcome the flaws and imbibe the good qualities, then we will experience the heaven in this life. The choice is ours!

On this auspicious day of Vijaya Dashami (Dasara), let us start the journey of discarding the bad qualities in us and acquire the good qualities, a journey from becoming less of Ravan to more of Shri Ram!

Wishing everyone a very happy Vijaya Dashami/Dasara

5th October 2022
१0आश्विन शके १९४४

Relevance of Shree Ganesh in the Modern Context by Vardhan Dharkar

Tomorrow is Ganesh Chaturthi. We always see the idol of Shree Ganesh without really thinking about the significance of it. I thought it is high time for us to understand the significance of Shree Ganesh, what does it mean to us. The following article explains the significance of Shree Ganesh and Ganesh Chaturthi.

Significance of Shree Ganesh

Big Head

The big head represents intelligence. It is conveying a message that we need to develop and sharpen our intellect. To be happy in life we need to use our intellect more often so that we take correct decisions. It also tells us to think big. Think beyond self. Think for wellbeing of everyone. Think for long term happiness rather than short term pleasure.

Big Ears and Small Mouth

The big ears convey importance of listening. Listening is a fine art. Often most of us are very impatient when someone else is speaking. We tend to hear rather than listen to the point being made by the speaker. While the other person is speaking, we are preparing our counter arguments thereby not understanding and grasping the points made by the speaker. Most of the conflict will disappear if we start listening. The wise persons speak only when required to and only if they can add value to the discussion. The Mantra of life should be “Listen more and Speak less”

Small Eyes

The small eyes tell us to focus and concentrate. For achieving success and happiness in life, one needs to focus and concentrate.

Curved Trunk

The curved trunk tells us to be adaptable and flexible. The trunk can uproot a tree; it can also pick up a straw. It also tells us to be efficient in everything that we do.

Axe

Axe in the hand tells us to cut off the attachments and ego. Attachments and ego are root cause of all our unhappiness.

Rope

Rope tells us to tie up all the attachments preventing them from running free

Modak

Modak in Sanskrit means small part of bliss and it symbolises spiritual knowledge.Modak is a sweet reward for performing good karma by us. All our actions in life should be performed without any attachment and without expecting any fruit. We should leave the fruit to the Lord Ganesh. He will reward us and we have to accept his reward gracefully and happily.

Blessings

Lord Ganesh is always there to bless us and protect us.

Broken Tusk

The broken tusk gives us the message to retain everything that is good in life and discard anything and everything that is bad in life.

Large Belly

The large belly tells us to peacefully digest everything that comes our way; Life is full of good and bad things. We have to accept everything that comes our way, digest it and move forward in life.

Mouse

Mouse represents the desires in life. To be happy in life, we must keep them in control. Uncontrolled desires can cause havoc in life. In today’s world, we see many examples of lives being ruined due to unbridled desires. Life will be full of happiness if we ride desires rather than allowing desires to drive us.

Significance of Ganesh Chaturthi

Ganesh Chaturthi is a festival celebrating the annual arrival of Shree Ganesh to earth from his celestial abode. The festival is marked with the installation of Ganesh’s clay murtis (Idols) privately in homes and publicly on elaborate pandals. The murtis are worshipped and prayers offered to Shree Ganesh for a period of ten days starting from Ganesh Chaturthi and ending on Anant Chaturdashi. In homes the period may vary from one and half days to ten days. On the last day of the festival, the tradition of Visarjan (immersion) takes place. The murtis are taken in procession to nearby well, lake, river or sea and are immersed in water after performing the Pooja and prayers.

There is an interesting story behind the legend of Ganesh Visarjan. It is believed that Lord Ganesh returns to Mount Kailash to join his parents Lord Shiv and Goddess Parvati on the last day of the festival. The celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi also denotes the significance of the cycle of birth, life and death. Ganesh, known as the Lord of New Beginnings, is also worshipped as the remover of Obstacles. It is believed that when the idol of the Ganesh is taken out for Visarjan, it also takes away with it the various obstacles of the home and these obstacles are destroyed along with the Visarjan. Every year, people wait with great anticipation to celebrate the festival of Ganesh Chaturthi.

The festival is celebrated throughout India, especially in the states of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Goa. it is also celebrated in Nepal and by the Hindu diaspora worldwide such as in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Trinidad and Tobago, Guyana, Suriname, Fiji, Mauritius, South Africa, U.K, United States and Europe.

The festival comes in the month of Bhadrapad. In the Gregorian calendar, it falls between August and September.

The public celebration was initiated by Bal Gangadhar Tilak (Lokmanya Tilak) in Pune in the year 1893. Tilak recognised the potential of Shree Ganesh’s appeal to all sections of the society. He used the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi to mobilise the people against the British rule. At public venues, along with the reading of texts and group feasting, athletic and martial arts competitions were also held.

To summarise

Shree Ganesh is inspiring us to

Have big and sharp intellect
Think big
Listen more and speak less
Focus and concentrate
Be adaptable, flexible and efficient
Cut attachment and ego
Retain good and discard bad
Digest peacefully, both good and bad
Ride the desires instead of desires driving you
He will bless us and reward us

In short he is giving us Mantra to live a happy life

Wishing everyone a very happy Ganesh Chaturthi!

30th August 2022