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Bhagavad Gita. It shows us the way to lead our lives filled with peace and
happiness, it provides the ultimate wisdom to fulfill the purpose of human
life, blesses us with that knowledge to forbid our ignorance. It provides the
ultimate knowledge to end the contemplation.
Gitashrayoham thishtaami Gitame chottamam Gruham,
Gita jnana mupasrithya threen lokaan palayamyaham
I am firmly established in Gita. Gita is my best dwelling place. I rule the
three worlds according to the principles ordained in Gita.
Andugaladu indu ledanu Sandehamu valadu
Endendu vediki chusina andande kaladu
God is in that and He is not in this kind of doubts are unnecessary. For
sure, he can be found in everything if only you search properly.
But God manifested in Bhagavad Gita alone directly preaches us to
understand what to do and what not to do to lead our lives happily and
peacefully in all events and circumstances.
principles in high esteem) and studying the slokas of Srimad Bhagavad Gita
will redeem us from all our sins.
gitayah pustakam yatra yatra patah pravartate
tatra sarvani tirthani prayagadeeni tatra vai
sarve devasca rushayo yoginah pannagasca ye
gopala gopika vapi naradoddhava parsadaih
sahayo jayate sighram yatra gita pravartate
The places where Srimad Bhagavad Gita is worshiped, Chanted and
practiced, become as holy as the pilgrim places such as prayaga and the holy
rivers. All the gods, goddesses, maharshis, yogis, and the protectors of the
right shall always be available to render ready help (Sighram) to such people
involved to succeed in all their endeavors
There are not enough words to describe the glory of Srimad Bhagavad Gita.
Anyone can experience all the greatness offered by the knowledge and
wisdom of Srimad Bhagavad Gita. This is the ultimate truth. If we worship
Srimad Bhagavad Gita (hold it in highest esteem) by performing Gita
Aradhana (paying obeisance to its words), Chant (study) the slokas and
practice the principles of Srimad Bhagavad Gita, we can experience the lone
indweller of everything, called Paramathma within us guiding us every
moment.
Gita Jayanthi
Everyone wants redemption from all sins, bypass all doshas, (obstacles)
and get rid of grief and wants to live life happily, peacefully, satisfactorily
and attain the ultimate goal of human life, the moksha (liberation). For
fulfillment of this purpose Shri Veda Vyasa Maharshi, on the auspicious day
of Margasira shukla ekadasi bestowed Srimad Bhagavad Gita to mankind for
their salvation as that being the essence of all Vedic, Upanishadic and Puranic
teachings.
This day is celebrated as "Gita Jayanthi" (The advent of Gita).
The holy text in the form of Srimad Bhagavad Gita, the ultimate wisdom,
the essence of all Upanishads is helpful for humans to attain their ultimate
goal. Therefore human beings must rejoice and never forget this day. Gita
Jayanthi is the most auspicious and the most sacred of all festivals.
Since time immemorial all Maharshis, Mahatmas and yogis have been
celebrating Gita Jayanthi as the most revered festival, by performing Gita
Aradhana, Chanting the slokas of Srimad Bhagavad Gita and exchanging
good wishes to each other. Their advice to everyone is to rejoice in its glory
celebrate Gita Jayanthi similarly.
In this world, nobody would have ever heard or seen a festival celebrated
for the birth of a book. It is a marvel; there is no surprise that this specialty
and respect are due only to Srimad Bhagavad Gita.
Celebrating Gita Jayanthi is our traditional duty. With the utmost faith that
Srimad Bhagavad Gita is the manifestation of Paramathma himself, we
should celebrate Gita Jayanthi by performing Gita Aradhana. This alone
demonstrates our faith and devotion to The Lord. We should never forget that
we are the heirs to this wealth of knowledge, wisdom and tradition. We must
duly pass on these to our future generations also. Therefore every human
being who has faith in God and Srimad Bhagavad Gita should continue this
tradition. This is the utmost seva (service) one can perform to The Lord.
Hence, on Gita Jayanthi day every family should invite their friends,
relatives, and neighbors to their home, and in their presence exhibiting
utmost faith and devotion, must perform together with them Gita Aradhana
with Ashtottara Shatanamavali (108 names of Gita), chant slokas of Srimad
Bhagavad Gita with utmost reverence and be blessed with health, wealth,
peace and prosperity.
Also, make all the family members realize the importance of Gita Aradhana.
Gita Aradhana
Srimad Bhagavad Gita is not only a sacred text. It is the heart of the
supreme soul, the Paramathma himself. If we look at Gita Mahathyam in Sri
Varaha Purana, the lord says
"Gita me Hridayam Partha!" - Gita is my heart, Partha!
"Gita me chottamam gruham " - Gita is my best dwelling place!
Vidyanam adhyatma vidyoham
"Gita me parama vidya brahma rupa na samshayah"
Among all the studies I am the study of the self. Study of Gita is learning
my eternal state and therefore is undoubtedly the biggest
There is no doubt that Srimad Bhagavad Gita is the manifestation of the
Paramathma himself.
Srimad Bhagavad Gita as a God in our homes preaches us wisdom and
helps us understand what is good and what is bad. It banishes our ignorance
and blesses with health, wealth, peace and prosperity.
The lord himself is present in the form of Srimad Bhagavad Gita. With this
faith, when we worship Srimad Bhagavad Gita, chant the Slokas of Gita and
practice the principles of Srimad Bhagavad Gita, it equals worshiping all
gods, goddesses, maharshis, mahatmas, yogis and the holy rivers all put
together at the same time. This is what Vyasa maharishi himself has stated.
We must cultivate utmost faith in the words of Vyasa maharishi and
With that faith, we should worship Srimad Bhagavad Gita.
With that faith, we should chant Srimad Bhagavad Gita.
With that faith, we should practice the principles of Srimad Bhagavad Gita.
With that faith, we should celebrate Gita Jayanthi.
With that faith, we should pass this tradition to our future generations.
Paramathma Prayer
Twamadi devah purushah puranah
Twamasya vishwasya param nidhaanam!
Vettaasi vedyam cha param cha dhaama
twayaa tatam vishwamanantaroopa!!
Vaayuryamognirvarunah shashaankah
Prajaapatistwam prapitaamahashcha!
Namo namastestu sahasrakritwah
Punashcha bhooyopi namo namaste!!
(Ch11, V38, 39)
Ashtottara Shatanamavali
With the feeling that we are offering our prayers to the Paramathma, who
exists in the form of Srimad Bhagavad Gita, recite each line and offer a
flower to Srimad Bhagavad Gita.
Om Srimadbhagavadgeeta maathayai namaha!
Om Paramathma swaroopinyai namaha!
Om Sadguru swaroopinyai namaha!
Om sachidananda swaroopinyai namaha!
Om sanaatana dharma swaroopinyai namaha!
Om sakala devathaa swaroopinyai namaha!
Om sakala shaastra swaroopinyai namaha!
Om sakala teertha swaroopinyai namaha!
Om santhi swaroopinyai namaha!
Om shakthi swaroopinyai namaha!
Om saadhu swaroopinyai namaha!
Om advaita swaroopinyai namaha!
Om veda swaroopinyai namaha!
Om parama dharma swaroopinyai namaha!
Om mangala swaroopinyai namaha!
Om amrutha swaroopinyai namaha!
Om anantha jnaana swaroopinyai namaha!
Om sarvopanishad saara roopinyai namaha!
Om tatva prabodhinyai namaha!
Om Sadhugamyaayai namaha!
Om parama pavitrayai namaha!
Om mahaa mahimaanvithayai namaha!
Om Vyaasa sangradhithayai namaha!
Om ashtaa dasaadhyayai namaha!
Om Brahma Vishnu Sivaathmikaayai namaha!
Om moksha pradaayai namaha!
Om dhyaana pradaayai namaha!
Om divya sakthi pradaayai namaha!
Om daivee sampada pradaayai namaha!
Om karma yoga pradaayai namaha!
Om bhakthi jnana vairagya pradaayai namaha!
Om vijaya pradaayai namaha!
Om sadguna pradaayai namaha!
Om abhaya pradaayai namaha!
Om nityaananda pradaayai namaha!
Om parama shanthi pradaayai namaha!
Om prema pradaayai namaha!
Om sakala subha pradaayai namaha!
Om sadaachaara pradaayai namaha!
Om aatmaanubhoothi pradaayai namaha!
Om sarva bhootha hitaayai namaha!
Om sanaatana dharma pradaayai namaha!
Om punya pradaayai namaha!
Om sarva kaama phala pradaayai namaha!
Om sarva mangala pradaayai namaha!
Om amrutha pradaayai namaha!
Om smruthi pradaayai namaha!
Om siddhi pradaayai namaha!
Om paraabhakthi pradaayai namaha
Om parama jnaana pradaayai namaha!
Om yogakshema pradaayai namaha!
Om kshetrakshetrajna jnaana pradaayai namaha!
Om gunaatheetha sthithi pradaayai namaha!
Om paramasukha pradaayai namaha!
Om samabhaava pradaayai namaha!
Om sitaayai namaha!
Om satyaayai namaha!
Om saraswathyai namaha!
Om brahma vidyaayai namaha!
Om brahma vallyai namaha!
Om trisandhyaayai namaha!
Om mukthi gehinyai namaha!
Om ardha maatraayai namaha!
Om chidaanandaayai namaha!
Om bhavaghnyai namaha!
Om branthi naashinyai namaha!
Om ananthaayai namaha!
Om paraayai namaha!
Om vedathrayaayai namaha!
Om tatwaardha jnaana manjaryai namaha!
Om krishnaayai namaha!
Om Bhagavad geetaayai namaha!
With utmost faith and sincere devotion, offer Aarthi (camphor fire) to Srimad
Bhagavad Gita.
Yatra yogeshwarah krishno yatra paartho dhanurdharah!
Tatra sreervijayo bhootih dhruvaa neetirmatirmama!! Ch18 V78
For a life filled with happiness, peace, righteous victory, prosperity, glory
and to attain moksha, worship, read, understand and practice Srimad
Bhagavad Gita
Peace Prayer
God is embodiment of Peace.
Let us be peaceful - Let us wish everybody to be peaceful.
Let us cooperate with the peace for all.
Let us not disturb the peace of others.
Let everybody be happy and peaceful.
Let everybody be blessed.
Let everybody live in plentitude.
Let everybody live in good fortune.
Loka Samastha Sukhino Bhavanthu
Om Santih Santih Santih
We wish everyone worship and adore Srimad Bhagavad Gita and to lead
their life with good health, wealth, peace and prosperity.
Shubham Bhuyat