Janmashtami is celebrated as the birthday of Lord Krishna, who is regarded not only as an incarnation of the Divine but also as Jagat Guru - the Teacher of the World.
For millions of people, Krishna is a beloved deity.
The Bhagavad Gita, spoken by Lord Krishna to Arjuna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra, is one of the world's most influential spiritual texts that influenced and shaped later 'religions' and Dharmas of India, including Buddhism, Sikhism, and their numerous branches.
It is not merely a religious scripture; it is a profound exploration of Dharma, Karma, Gyan (knowledge), devotion, duty, detachment, and the nature of the Self. Lord Krishna's message is remarkably relevant even today.
He teaches that we cannot always control life's circumstances, but we can control how we respond.
That we must perform our responsibilities sincerely, without becoming enslaved by the desire for a specific result.
We must learn to rise above fear, attachment, ego, and selfishness and discover the deeper truth within ourselves.
Millions of people around the world acknowledge and honor this day in many different ways - with prayers, devotional songs, fasting, celebrations, and religious ceremonies. But beyond the stories of his life, his childhood, his relationships, and his divine manifestations lies something even more profound: his teachings.
The greatest celebration and tribute to Lord Krishna would be to do more than remember his birth. It would be to learn, understand, and apply his teachings in our own lives.
The true celebration of the Gurus or great teachers is not merely to worship them, but to walk the path they showed us.
"Rajan Sachdeva"
Duryodhana chose the Narayani Sena (Lord Krishna's army) while Arjuna chose the unarmed Krishna.
One chose the means, and the other chose the Lord.
We, too, face the same choice.
Whom shall we choose?
The means or the end?
Power, Fame, & Positions or the Ultimate Truth?
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