Question: Why do we celebrate the birthdays of deities and mahatmas? I do not find any purpose! Swami Sivananda: "It is NOT without purpose that the Hindus celebrate the birthdays of religious leaders, saints and sages, such as Buddha Jayanti, Sankara Jayanti, Mahavira Jayanti, etc. The Hindu calendar is spotted with many such Jayantis and other holy days, so that the observance of these Jayantis and holy days may give the needed spiritual IMPETUS to people and they may strive with INCREASED zeal for the attainment of the purpose of life, viz., God-realization. The more we have of such special, holy days, the more we have the chance of being inspired to INTENSIFY our spiritual progress." (pg. 44, May I Answer That?)
Posted on: Tue, 27 Aug 2013 22:34:06 +0000
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