LAKSHMI NARAYAN MAHAYAGYA WILL START FROM OCTOBER 1

ARA (RNI) The magnificent, divine, supernatural Yagyashala constructed for the Shri Lakshmi Narayan Mahayagna in India's Chaturmasya fasting site, Paramanpur, Agiaon Bazaar, Piro, Ara, Bhojpur, Bihar, is unforgettable in itself.

The Shri Lakshmi Narayan Mahayagna is scheduled to be held from October 1st to October 7th to commemorate the Chaturmasya fasting period, which has been ongoing for the past four months under the auspicious guidance of Shri Lakshmiprapanna Jiyar Swamiji Maharaj. The water filling day for the Yagna is Wednesday, October 1st. All those who have faith in Indian culture and Vedic traditions, men, women, boys, girls, and women, can participate in the Jal Yatra. After the ritualistic worship, the Jal Yatra for Bahri Mahadev will begin at around 10:00 am from the Paramanpur Chaturmasya fasting site.

Those who wish to participate in the Jal Yatra should wear new or old pure clothes, arrange for their own Kalash, and are cordially invited to the Pravachan Pandal, the site of the Paramanpur Chaturmasya fast, at 10:00 am for the Jal Yatra. Everyone must come with pure, satvik food from their homes.

From October 1st to October 7th, you can listen to the stories of the Shrimad Bhagwat, Shrimad Bhagwat Geeta, Valmiki Ramayana, and Shri Ramcharitmanas at the Shri Mahalakshmi Narayan Yagna, starting at 9:00 am, after taking a pledge. This divine opportunity does not come often. Listening to the stories with a pledge has been described as having special significance. Those who wish to listen to the stories regularly can also do so on October 1st, by tying a Raksha Sutra, taking a pledge, and eating pure, satvik food at the Pravachan Pandal.

The opportunity to listen to the stories from India's great saints, Mahatmas, divine great men, and scholars does not come often. Therefore, on this auspicious occasion, you will be able to listen to the stories narrated by eminent religious scholars from various regions of India. Therefore, religious devotees who wish to take advantage of this opportunity can enjoy the benefits of listening to the stories with full concentration by eating satvik food from October 1st to 7th.

An International Religious Conference is also scheduled for October 7th, marking the completion of the Shri Lakshmi Narayan Mahayagna. At the conference, you will be able to witness the presence of great saints, Mahatmas, and divine personalities from various states of India.

On the auspicious occasion of this yagna, a Bhajan Sandhya will be organized from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm on October 7th. You are cordially invited to listen to bhajans performed by renowned bhajan singers on this occasion as well.

All of the above programs are being held on the western side of the campus of Shri Tridandi Swami Government Degree College, Paramanand Nagar, Paramanpur, Agiaon Bazar, Piro, Bhojpur, Ara, Bihar.

In the Srimad Bhagavata Katha, on the holy banks of the Ganges, King Parikshit is listening to the story of Kansa's slaying in Mathura from Shukdev. Shukdev says that after killing Kansa, King Parikshit is residing in Mathura. Meanwhile, when Jarasandha receives news of Kansa's death, he becomes enraged. Jarasandha was Kansa's father-in-law. Lord Krishna sends his uncle, Akrur, to Hastinapur to gather news. Akrur goes to Hastinapur, observes the situation there, and returns to Mathura.

The Pandavas were being persecuted in Hastinapur. Akrur tells the entire story to Krishna. Meanwhile, King Jarasandha of Magadha was repeatedly attacking Mathura. The Magadha region is located in Bihar. Bihar is a name that is also present in Lord Krishna's name. Without Bihar, even Lord Rama's name seems incomplete. Lord Krishna also has different names. Just as the word Bihari is added to names like Banke Bihari, Brij Bihari, Raas Bihari, Vrindavan Bihari, etc.

That is why, unless Bihar and Bihari are included in the name of Lord Shri Krishna, it remains incomplete. Similarly, Bihar holds a very special significance in everyday life. Bihar and its people are inherently full of extraordinary art. They hold a distinct identity wherever they live in the world. Similarly, King Jarasandha of the Magadha region attacked Mathura 17 times, but all seven times he was defeated by Lord Shri Krishna.

But Biharis are also such that even if they lose a battle, they never accept defeat. They fight till their last breath. Similarly, Jarasandha was preparing to attack Mathura for the 18th time. Meanwhile, a king named Kalayavan had received a boon that he would not die at the hands of the Yaduvanshis. This same Kalayavan wanted to attack Mathura to wage war. Lord Krishna chased him and brought him to a mountain cave where King Muchkund was sleeping. King Muchkund had received a boon from Lord Brahma that anyone who woke him would be burned to ashes. Lord Krishna then reached there and placed his yellow robe over the king.

After which he himself went and hid somewhere else in the cave. While searching for Krishna, Kalayavan reached the cave. Upon reaching there, he saw that Krishna was wearing a yellow robe and was asleep. In reality, it was King Muchkund on whom Lord Krishna had placed the yellow robe. Kalayavan removed the yellow robe and kicked him hard, awakening him. As soon as the king woke up, Kalayavan burned to ashes as soon as his eyes opened. After which, Lord Krishna arrived. The king is delighted to see Lord Krishna. Lord Krishna tells him to ask for a boon. King Muchkunda then asks for the boon of devotion.

After granting the boon of devotion, Lord Krishna returns to Mathura. Meanwhile, Jarasandha, seeking victory in the war for the 18th time, was asking the Brahmins to perform a ritual that would ensure Krishna's defeat, escape, or be destroyed. Jarasandha told his priest, "If they performed the ritual well and his mission was successful, he would give them any offering they asked for. If he lost, he would behead them." Meanwhile, Lord Krishna was thinking that if he defeated Jarasandha this time, the Brahmins would be slaughtered. God always protects Brahmins and cows.

There, Lord Krishna ordered Vishwakarma to build a beautiful city for him. Vishwakarma built Dwarka Puri in the middle of the ocean. Lord Krishna, along with the residents of Mathura, went to Dwarkapuri at night through Yogamaya. While everyone was asleep, Lord Krishna brought everyone to Mathura. Just as a person is sedated and then taken from one room to another, but the person is unaware of it. Similarly, Lord Krishna, through Yogamaya, took all the residents of Mathura to Dwarkapuri.

Everyone was resting in their separate rooms. When everyone woke up in the morning, they began searching for their homes. They were looking for a door to get out. They couldn't find one. Because of this search for a door, the new city was named Dwarkapuri.

Balarama was telling Lord Krishna, "Krishna, we have left Mathura. We will be called fugitives. We will be called deserters." Lord Krishna says, "Dau Bhaiya, people already know me as the butter thief, the one who steals the love of the cowherds and the cowherds, so what good is it if I get another name, Radchhor?"

Meanwhile, Jarasandha attacks Mathura. He learns that Krishna has fled Mathura. Overjoyed, Jarasandha tells the Brahmins, "Your prayers were successful." He gives generous donations to the Brahmins, and from that moment, his affection for them grows immensely.

When Lord Krishna arrives in Dwarkapuri, his name changes. His reputation also changes. Now his name is spoken with great respect. He has become the king of Dwarka. He is known as Dwarkadhish. Now, many more words have been added to his name. People speak his name with great respect. Lord Krishna thought to himself, "Now that he has become a king, it would be great if he gets married."

Meanwhile, Rukmini, daughter of King Bhishmaka of Vidarbha, was arranged to marry Shishupala by her brother Rukmi. Although Rukmini's parents did not approve of this marriage, Rukmini, who had a grudge against Lord Krishna because he was a friend of Kansa, maintained friendships with people like Shishupala, Duryodhana, and Kansa. After Lord Krishna killed Kansa, Rukmini became an opponent of Krishna. Rukmini, however, was unhappy with this marriage. She wondered to herself who she should tell her story to. One day, she called her priest and said, "Brahmin God, I am giving you a letter. Please deliver it to Lord Krishna."

The priests of Vidarbha came to Lord Krishna as messengers. The priest told Lord Krishna, "Your Majesty, Rukmini, daughter of King Bhishmaka of Vidarbha, has sent a letter for you." Krishna said, "Please read it out." The priest says, "No, Maharaj, this letter is confidential. Therefore, please read it alone." Lord Krishna says, "Nothing is confidential for me. Therefore, please read this letter here." He reads the letter, which reads, "Greetings to Dwarkadhish. I, Rukmini, daughter of King Bhishmaka of Vidarbha, wish to marry you. However, my brother Rukmi has arranged my marriage with Shishupala.

My parents are also unhappy with this marriage. They also want me to marry Shri Krishna. Therefore, O Dwarkadhish, I will go to the temple in my village to worship the goddess. Please come there and take me with you." Lord Krishna, without informing anyone, places the priest on a chariot and approaches the temple where Rukmini had come to worship. A large number of guards were guarding the area. The priest takes Lord Krishna to the temple and tells Rukmini, "Daughter, this is Shri Krishna." Rukmini leaves the place with Krishna in her chariot.

When Lord Krishna leaves with Rukmini, all the guards fall asleep. Before that, upon seeing Lord Krishna, all the guards were praising him. What a man he is! His face is so beautiful, his lips so bright! A strange glow is visible on his forehead. While praising him, all the guards fall asleep. When they wake up, they see Rukmini going ahead from there in her chariot with Krishna. Everyone starts following them. Rukmi, Rukmini's brother, comes to know about this. Meanwhile, Krishna's elder brother, Balarama, also learns that Krishna has gone to Rukmini's house to fetch her. He also leaves Dwarka to assist Krishna. Meanwhile, Rukmi, with sharp words, challenges Lord Krishna to a duel. "Krishna, if you are not a fugitive, you will stay here," he says. Hearing this, Krishna becomes enraged and stops his chariot. Afterward, Rukmini's brothers tie Rukmini to the chariot's wheel and drag him forward. Balarama arrives and witnesses this incident and tells Lord Krishna, "Krishna, you are doing wrong. You should not tie Rukmini's brother in this manner.

He is your brother-in-law, and it is wrong to torture a brother like this in front of a sister." He rebukes Krishna in numerous ways. Balarama tells Krishna, "Krishna, please free Rukmi from the chariot's wheel." Lord Krishna releases her from the chariot's wheel. From there, Krishna takes Rukmini to Dwarka. After that, Lord Krishna and Rukmini are married in Dwarka according to Vedic tradition. Both of them reside in Dwarka. Lord Krishna thinks to himself, "We are younger brothers; I am married, while my elder brother, Balram, is not. Therefore, he should also be married."

Balram marries Revati, the daughter of Revataka, a friend of King Bhishmaka of Vidarbha. After Balram's marriage, he too resides in Dwarka with Revati. Krishna and Balram are married. Now, how Lord Krishna and Balram manage their responsibilities and administration will be discussed the next day. Jai Shreeman Narayan.