SHRI KRISHNA : THE DIVINE LOVER

In today’s time, people are trying to prove their wrong deeds right by spreading false propaganda about the pastimes performed by God SHRI KRISHNA . In the name of religion, especially in the name of Lord Krishna, you will find many story tellers sitting in Vrindavan boasting of being exclusive devotees of Lord Krishna.

By putting the photo of Radha Kishori and Shri Krishna ji next to it, they are busy in serving their devotees. Most of the devotees, without understanding the sayings of Shri Krishna and without understanding his ideals, start worshiping those various forms considering them as messengers.  To understand the ideals of Lord Shri Krishna, one does not need any Baba but one needs to make oneself aware. For this there is a need to recite Shrimad Bhagwat Geeta.

Follow the teachings of Bhagavad Gita:

1. KARMYOG : In Geeta, Shri Krishna has explained the importance of Karmayoga. It means performing one’s duties without expecting any reward. In personal life, do your work with sincerity and complete dedication, and do not worry about the results.

2. SAMBHAV : Geeta teaches to accept happiness-sorrow, profit-loss, success-failure equally. This approach helps in maintaining mental peace and balance in life.

3. SELFLESSNESS : Shri Krishna has emphasized on selflessness. Try to serve others in your life and work for their welfare, without any selfishness.

4. Develop love and compassion: Sri Krishna, through his loving relationship with Radha and the Gopis, taught that love is a divine experience. Have love, compassion, and empathy towards others in your life. This will strengthen and enrich your relationships.

5. Have patience and courage:

   Shri Krishna faced many difficulties in his life, but he never lost patience and courage. When challenges come in life, face them with patience and courage.

6. Follow devotion and spirituality:

   A large part of Shri Krishna’s life was spent in devotion and spirituality. Give place to devotion in your life—worship Lord Krishna daily, chant mantras, and meditate on him. It will make you experience inner peace and divine bliss.

7. Follow truth and justice: Shri Krishna always followed truth and justice. Embrace truth and justice in your life—do the right thing, act honestly, and speak out against injustice.

8. Remember Shri Krishna in daily life:

   Make the thoughts and teachings of Shri Krishna a part of your daily life. Whether you’re working, spending time with family, or alone—remember and follow his teachings at all times.

9. Give up ego: Shri Krishna has taught to give up ego. Remain humble in your life, do not be proud of your achievements, and always be polite towards others.
10.  Social service and charity: Shri Krishna has explained the importance of social service and charity. Work for the betterment of society, help the needy, and donate. This will not only give you spiritual satisfaction but will also bring positive change in the society.

HOW TO CELEBRATE SHRI KRISHNA JNMAASHTAMI

There are many methods and traditions to celebrate the festival of Shri Krishna Janmashtami. Here is a simple way you can celebrate Shri Krishna Janmashtami:

1. Decoration and Preparation:

   Make the house clean and beautiful. Especially decorate the place of worship. Dress the idol or picture of Lord Kishan in new clothes, and decorate it with peacock feathers, garlands, and jewellery. Welcome by making rangoli at the main entrance of the house and decorate it with Toran or Bandanwar.

2. Worship material

   Keep fruits, sweets (like butter, sugar candy), Panjiri, and Tulsi Dal to offer to Lord Krishna. Keep Ganga water, milk, curd, honey, ghee, betel leaves, flowers, lamp, incense, and aarti plate ready for the puja.

3. Method of worship:

   Keep fast on the day of Janmashtami. Prepare for the birth anniversary of Lord Shri Krishna at 12 midnight. At the time of Krishna’s birth, perform Sankirtan and perform Aarti of Lord Krishna with conch sound. Bathe the Lord, dress him and offer food. Recite Geeta and sing hymns of God.

4. Dahi Handi:

   Dahi Handi is also organized at some places. This event is especially famous in Maharashtra, where people enjoy the festival by breaking a pot filled with curd.

5. Bhog distribution and Prasad:

   After breaking the fast, distribute the food offered to God as Prasad and also accept it yourself. Include butter-mishri, fruits, sweets, and other satvik food items in the prasad.

6. Bhajan-kirtan and Katha:

   Organize bhajan-kirtan and leela and katha of Lord Shri Kishan throughout the night. This makes the atmosphere even more sacred.

7. Donation and Services:

   Donate food, clothes, and money to the needy. This day is dedicated to devotion and service towards God.

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HOW TO NOT CELEBRATE JANMASHTAMI

1. SOCIAL MEDIA : Nowadays, celebration of any festival is becoming limited on social media. Where earlier people used to do a lot of preparation, now the era of showing off on social media has started. Some people on social media will apply a tilak and play religious music in the background and leave no stone unturned to show themselves as devotees of Lord Kishan.
2. Blind devotion to parents: Nowadays, parents of small children often dress them in Krishna’s clothes, give them peacock feathers, and place a flute in their hands.” And those parents think that now Krishna ji will bless them. Instead, the child should be told about the ideals of Shri Krishna.
3. Exploitation of the national bird peacock: On the Janmashtami of Shri Krishna, many people will be found roaming around carrying peacock feathers and people feel that the blessings of Lord Govinda are with us. Hey, when did Lord Krishna say that you should worship me by harming any bird or animal? At such times, many peacocks are killed for their feathers and the feathers are sold in the markets.

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TOP 10 TEMPLE OF SHRI KRISHNA

1. DWARKADHISH TEMPLE, DWARKA (GUJRAT) :

   The temple is located in the city of Dwarka in Gujarat, and it is one of the four Dhams dedicated to Lord Krishna. Here, devotees worship Shri Krishna as ‘Dwarkadhish.’

2. JAGANNATH TEMPLE PURI (ODISHA) :

   Jagannath Temple is located in Puri and is one of the Char Dham. Lord Govind is worshiped in the form of Jagannath in this temple. The Rath Yatra here is world famous.

3. BANKE BIHARI TEMPLE, VRINDAVAN (UTTAR PRADESH):

   This temple is located in Vrindavan and is dedicated to the “Banke Bihari” form of Lord Kishan. This temple is a symbol of Lord’s childhood games and Raasleela.

4. SHRI KRISHNA JANMBHUMI TEMPLE, MATHURA:

   Mathura is the birthplace of Lord Krishna, and the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple located here is the place where the Lord was born. This temple is considered very sacred for the devotees.

5. GOVIND DEV JI TEMPLE, JAIPUR:

   This temple is located inside the City Palace of Jaipur and is dedicated to Lord Kishan. Lord Govind ji is worshiped here, and is considered the patron of the King of Jaipur.

6. GURUVAYUR TEMPLE, GURUVAYUR, KERLA:

   This temple is located in Guruvayur, Kerala and is one of the most important temples of Lord Kishan in South India. Here the Lord is worshiped as “Guruvayurappan”.

7. UDUPI SHRI KRISHNA TEMPLE, UDUPI KARNATKA:

   Located in Udupi, this temple is dedicated to the child form of Lord Krishna. Devotees have darshan of the Lord through the “Kanakana Kini” (small windows) here.

8. ISKCON TEMPLE, VRINDAVAN:

   Devotees worship grand idols of Lord Krishna and Radha Rani in the ISKCON (International Society for Krishna Consciousness) temple located in Vrindavan. This temple is the main center of ISKCON followers around the world.

9. RUKMINI DEVI TEMPLE, DWARKA:

   This temple is located in Dwarka and is dedicated to Rukmini Devi, the wife of Lord Krishna. This temple is located at a short distance from Dwarkadhish Temple and has high religious importance.

10. NATHDWARA SHRINATH JI TEMPLE: 

    Lord Krishna in the form of Shrinathji is dedicated in the temple at Nathdwara, Rajasthan. The idol of this temple depicts the Lord in the posture of lifting the Govardhan mountain.

By incorporating the life and teachings of Shri Krishna into our personal lives, not only will our lives become spiritual and balanced, but we will also be able to become a positive force for the society.