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This is the 16th Hymn from Shri Ram Stuti, explained in English 🙏

Our gratitude to Shri Rahul Agrawal and Chi. Arjun Agrawal from Australia for authoring and publishing Shri Ram Stuti, explained in simple English🌹

This is the 15th Hymn from Shri Ram Stuti, explained in English 🙏

Our gratitude to Shri Rahul Agrawal and Chi. Arjun Agrawal from Australia for authoring and publishing Shri Ram Stuti, explained in simple English🌹

This is the 14th Hymn from Shri Ram Stuti, explained in English 🙏

Our gratitude to Shri Rahul Agrawal and Chi. Arjun Agrawal from Australia for authoring and publishing Shri Ram Stuti, explained in simple English🌹

This is the 13th Hymn from Shri Ram Stuti, explained in English 🙏

Our gratitude to Shri Rahul Agrawal and Chi. Arjun Agrawal from Australia for authoring and publishing Shri Ram Stuti, explained in simple English🌹

This is the 12th Hymn from Shri Ram Stuti, explained in English 🙏

Our gratitude to Shri Rahul Agrawal and Chi. Arjun Agrawal from Australia for authoring and publishing Shri Ram Stuti, explained in simple English🌹

Today 19th April is Parshuram Jayanti, celebrated on Tritiya of Shukla Paksha, meaning the third day of Shukla Paksha. Lord Parshuram was born on Vaishakh Shukla Tritiya. Hence, this day is celebrated as Parshuram Jayanti.

Parshuram is the sixth incarnation of Lord Vishnu. He was born to King Prasenjit’s daughter Renuka and Sage Jamdagni of Bhrigu dynasty. Parshuram was the fifth son of Jamdagni and Renuka. He had four elder brothers named Rumanvant, Sushen, Vishwa and Vishwavasu.

Parshuram was devoted to Lord Shiva. He had immense knowledge. He was a great warrior. Parshuram Jayanti is celebrated all over India with a lot of zeal and excitement. A Parshuram Shobha Yatra is organized on this day along with Havans, Pujas, and Bhandaras.

Originally, his was named Ram. Because of the mystical weapon Parshu which as given to him by Lord Shiva, he was known as Parshuram. According to beliefs, he defeated Kshatriyas. He was born to free the world of Kshatriyas’ pride. It is believed that Tretayug began on the day of Vaishakh Shukla Paksha Tritiya.

According to Bhagwat, Parshuram was born to destroy the kings of Haideya dynasty. He wanted to live for the benefit of mankind. Parshuram always helped the needy people.

Significance of Parashuram Jayanti:

Dating back to the Dvapara Yug, he was a Brahmin warrior who was a great disciple of Lord Shiva. Parashuram had the legendary axe Parashu He was the mentor of Mahabharata characters Dronacharya, Bhishma and Karna. According to a legend, Lord Vishnu in his Parshuram Avatar ended the treachery of the Kshatriya race and defeated demon king Kiratarjuna. He restored peace and Dharma on earth. The day of Parashuram Jayanti holds special religious significance. Devotees fast throughout the day and offer worship to Lord Vishnu to seek his blessings.

Lord Vishnu's Avatar - The Legend:

There are two popular stories about Lord Parshuram’s birth. According to Hari Vansh Purana, in ancient times Mahishmati Nagri was ruled by King Kartaveerya Arjun (Sahastra Bahu) of Haiheya dynasty. He was a cruel king. Goddess Earth went to Lord Vishnu as she was disturbed by the cruelties of Kshatriyas. She asked for his help. Lord Vishnu promised her that he would be born as a son to Jamdagni and destroy the kingdom of Kshatriyas. Lord Vishnu Incarnated as Parshuram and defeated the kings.

Parshuram killed Kartraveerya Arjun and freed the Earth of Kshatriyas 21 times. He filled five ponds with their blood in Samantpanchak district. Saint Trichik asked Parshuram to stop doing this. Hence, he gifted the Earth to Sage Kashyap and went to Mahendra Parvat.

Celebrations and Rituals:

Devotees keep fast from the night before to the day of Parshuram Jayanti. They visit temples and Offer prayers to Lord Vishnu. Devotees stay awake at night and recite Vishnu Sahasranama Stotra. Donating food to Brahmans Is consider very auspicious on this day. Observing fasts and other religious works have been the trademarks of this day for centuries. Any auspicious work done on this day gives fruitful results. The day is considered very auspicious.🙏

This is the 11th Hymn from Shri Ram Stuti, explained in English 🙏

Our gratitude to Shri Rahul Agrawal and Chi. Arjun Agrawal from Australia for authoring and publishing Shri Ram Stuti, explained in simple English🌹

This is the 10th Hymn from Shri Ram Stuti, explained in English 🙏

Our gratitude to Shri Rahul Agrawal and Chi. Arjun Agrawal from Australia for authoring and publishing Shri Ram Stuti, explained in simple English🌹

This is the 9th Hymn from Shri Ram Stuti, explained in English 🙏

Our gratitude to Shri Rahul Agrawal and Chi. Arjun Agrawal from Australia for authoring and publishing Shri Ram Stuti, explained in simple English🌹

Today Thursday 2nd April is Hanuman Janmotsav, that falls on the Shukla Purnima of Chaitra month.

Lord Hanuman is one of the most revered Gods. He is an incarnation of Lord Shiva and a “Chiranjeevi” (one who is immortal). Lord Hanuman is the greatest disciple of Lord Ram. He was born to Kesari and Anjani. Hanuman is known as an ideal karma yogi for his fearless, selfless service, humility, and devotion for Lord Ram.

Hanuman Janmotsav is an important festival for Hindus. He is the symbol of strength and energy. Hanuman can assume any form at will, wield rocks, move mountains. He is worshiped as a deity with magical powers and the ability to conquer evil spirits.

Significance of Hanuman Janmotsav:

Devotees worship Lord Hanuman as a divine creature. This celebration has lots of importance to Brahmacharis, wrestlers, and bodybuilders. He is known by many names such as Bajrangabali, Pavanasuta, Mahavira, Balibima, Anjanisut, Sankat Mochan, Anjaneya, Maruti, Rudra and much more. Hanuman is the 11th Rudra avatar of Lord Shiva. He has devoted his life for Lord Rama and Sita. The devotees of the Lord Hanuman pray him for their bright future.

Legend:

As a child, Hanuman acquired lots of boons from various Gods. He was able to fly from birth, which was a boon given by his father Vayu. He was once tempted to eat the Sun thinking it to be an Apple and flew to it. Apart from trying to sn**ch the Sun, Hanuman's childhood was intolerable for some sages and hermits, who played mischief while they meditated. Knowing that Brahma had made him invulnerable to punishment by Brahmanas, the sages tolerated it because of his power.

Although prohibited by his fathers Kesari and Vayu, Hanuman went beyond the bounds of propriety. Great sages, who were never overly angry or wrathful, became furious and cursed him in the following way: "O monkey, illusioned by our curse, you will for a long time be unaware of your own strength, by dint of which you harassed us. Your strength will again grow when you are reminded of your glory.” If Hanuman were to be aware of his own might, the course of Ramayana would have been otherwise. He would have simply enlarged his body and brought whole of Lanka island to Rama, as he has lifted Sanjivani mountain, to enliven Lakshmana in the war with Ravana's son, Indrajit. Hence Jambavanta had to harangue Hanuman, who tells him that he has the same powers of flight as his father Vayu the wind god.

Celebrations and Rituals:

On Hanuman Janmotsav, people observe fast, meditate and practice charity. They also read the Hanuman Chalisa. Hanuman Janmotsav is very auspicious for wrestlers and bodybuilders. Bodybuilding and wrestling competitions are organised in the villages.

The devotees visit Hanuman temples on this day in the early morning, apply vermillion on Hanuman idol, recite Hanuman Chalisa, offer prasadam and perform Aarti by chanting mantras. After the Puja, people apply red Sindur to their own foreheads and distribute laddoo as prasadam among the people.

मनोजवं मारुततुल्यवेगं
जितेन्द्रियं बुद्धिमतां वरिष्ठ ।
वातात्मजं वानरयूथमुख्यं
श्रीरामदूतं शरणं प्रपद्ये ।

I take refuge in Lord Hanuman who is as fast as the mind,
equals his father, the wind-God, in speed, is the master of the senses,
the foremost amongst the learned, the leader of the Monkey forces
and the great messenger of Shri Rama 🙏 🙏

This is the 8th Hymn from Shri Ram Stuti, explained in English 🙏

Our gratitude to Shri Rahul Agrawal and Chi. Arjun Agrawal from Australia for authoring and publishing Shri Ram Stuti, explained in simple English🌹