LORD VAMAN’S BIRTH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATED WITH  GREAT RELIGIOUS FERVOUR

LORD VAMAN’S BIRTH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATED WITH  GREAT RELIGIOUS FERVOUR

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RAJIV NAYAN AGRAWAL

ARA--------------------------Lord Vaman's birth anniversary was celebrated at Paramanpur Chaturmasya Vrat Sthal under the Mangala Anushasan of India's great sage Saint Shri Lakshmi Prapanna Jiyar Swami Ji Maharaj. Lord Vaman was born on this day in Abhijit Muhurta in Shravan Nakshatra on Dwadashi Tithi of Shukla Paksha of Bhadrapad month. Blessed is the land of Buxar on which Lord Vaman took incarnation and got the rights back to the gods. Lord Vaman was born on the land of Buxar and got the rights back to the gods by taking donation of three steps of land from King Bali.

Lord Vaman was born as the son of Kashyap Rishi and Aditi. Vaman is the younger brother of Lord Indra. Therefore, another name of Lord Vaman is also said to be Upendra. On Thursday, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm, the birth festival of Lord Vaman was celebrated by chanting mantras by scholars and acharyas from different parts of India.

Lord Vaman was worshipped with Vedic mantras. On Wednesday, there was Ekadashi fast, all the devotees who had observed Ekadashi fast, all of them remained in fast till 12:00 pm on Dwadashi day as well. After 12:00, when Lord Vaman was born, all the men, women, children, girls present in the discourse pandal broke their Ekadashi and Dwadashi fast.

Arrangements of feast, bhandaar, prasad, water were made for all the devotees by Paramanpur Chaturmasya Vrat Yagna Samiti. In which all the devotees who had come from different places of India including Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, took prasad in the Bhoj Bhandara.

Thousands of people were present around the discourse pandal, the restaurant and the yagya area. On the occasion of Lord Vaman's birth anniversary, hundreds of Acharyas and scholars present on the stage presented sweet bhajans on the occasion of Lord Vaman's birth. Due to which the entire discourse pandal was immersed in the essence of bhajans and devotion.

Many dishes were prepared on the occasion of Lord's birth anniversary. On this occasion, small children were seen as the beautiful Vaman child of God with a tilak on their foreheads. On this occasion, Swami Ji said that the land of Buxar has great importance in this world. This Buxar is the birthplace of Lord Vaman, the second incarnation of God among the four main incarnations. That is why Vaman's incarnation took place in Buxar among the four incarnations of grace. On this day, millions of devotees in Buxar take a dip in the Ganga and worship Lord Vaman. Thus, the holy land of Buxar is worshipable.

Earlier all Brahmins were Kanyakubj: Shri Jiyar Swami Ji Maharaj. Even a sinner like Ajamil was saved by taking the name of Narayan: Shri Jiyar Swami Ji Maharaj

At the Paramanpur Chaturmasya Vrat Sthal, India's great sage Saint Shri Lakshmiprapanna Jiyar Swami Ji Maharaj said that when Lord Shri Ram killed many demons in Lanka, some of them were born in Brahmin families. Some were also born in demon families. Lord Shri Ram killed all the demons of demonic nature born in different species. Lord Shri Ram also killed Ravana who was born in a Brahmin family.

When Lord Shri Ram returned to Ayodhya from Lanka, his Guru Vashisht Ji gave some advice to Ram Ji. Guru Ji said that Ram, you may be accused of killing Brahmins etc. However, you yourself are Param Brahma Parmeshwar. That is why no kind of blame applies to you. Still, among the people of demonic nature who were born in Brahmin families, there were some Brahmins too. That is why you should perform a yagya to avoid the sin of killing a brahmin.

It is mentioned in the scriptures that yagya is such a medium through which all kinds of desires can be fulfilled. 33 crore gods and goddesses are worshipped in yagya. Due to which all the gods and goddesses are pleased. That is why yagya is mentioned as the best in worship. The same yagya was organized by Lord Shri Ram. In which Brahmins were invited for a feast on the day of Purnahuti. At the same time, all the Brahmins who were there at that time were Kanyakubj Brahmins.

Some of those Brahmins refused to eat at the Purnahuti of Lord Shri Ram's yagya. Some Brahmins said that Shri Ram is against Brahmins. He has committed murders, killed people, that is why we will not go to his bhandaara. At the same time, some Brahmins participated in Lord Shri Ram's bhandaara. Even today there is no unity among Brahmins and it was not there earlier too.

Thirteen Brahmins participated in that Bhoj Bhandara. Some of them refused to take Dakshina after eating food. That is why it is said today that in Brahmin society you are among three or 13 Brahmin Gotra. Three are said to be the best Brahmins among Brahmins. These include Garg, Gautam, Sandilya. There are 13 more Brahmins. The 13 Brahmins who refused to take Dakshina, those Brahmins were included in the 13.

Those three Brahmins who took Prasad and Dakshina in Bhoj Bhandara of Lord Shri Ram were also donated four cows of gold by Lord Shri Ram. Now a big problem arose among the three Brahmins. There are three Brahmins and four cows. How to divide it among them. One of the Brahmins said that all three men will take one cow each and one cow will be divided into three parts. But even on this the three people did not agree. It was not made.

After which Gautam Rishi said that you two Brahmins should take two cows each and go. Out of these, two Brahmins who took two cows each went to second and third place. While Gautam Rishi who accepted the prasad with consent and satisfied both the Brahmins, he left from there and went to do penance. After which, now two Brahmins among the three Brahmins, who had taken two cows each, wanted to defame Gautam Rishi in any way. One day, both those Brahmins made a fake form of a cow and went to the place where Gautam Rishi was doing meditation.

There Gautam Rishi suddenly saw a cow. Gautam Rishi scolded it through his words. The cow fell down immediately. Because it was not a real cow. It was done to defame Gautam Rishi. Gautam Rishi cursed both the Brahmins that no matter how much donation you take, you will never be satisfied with the donation.

That is why it is said that the Brahmins who perform the Puja of the Yajman should use some of the donations they get for the welfare of the society. If you do not donate the money earned from the death of the Yajman, then your future generations and children can be affected by it.

Due to differences among all the Brahmins living in Kannauj district of Uttar Pradesh, some Brahmins went to Shri Ram's place, some did not. Some Brahmins crossed the Saryu river and went on it. Those who did not participate in the Bhoj Bhandara of Lord Shri Ram, later came to be known as Sarayuparin Brahmins. In this way, all the Brahmins who were there earlier were Kanyakubj only. But due to not participating in the Bhoj Bhandara of Lord Shri Ram, who was himself an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, the Brahmins came to be known by different names.

But all Brahmins are said to be superior in their own way. Because there were no flaws of any kind in them. Just because they kept themselves away from Shri Ram's Bhandaara, they were known by slightly different names. Because due to not obeying the orders of big kings and Maharajas, some people are not seen with good reputation in the society.

On the holy banks of Ganga, Shukdev ji is telling the story of how even a sinner like Ajamil was saved by remembering the name of God to Raja Parikshit. Shukdev ji says that Raja Parikshit Ajamil was born in a Brahmin's house. Ajamil was a well-cultured Brahmin. One day he was going out to get flowers for his father's worship. On the way, a characterless man was adopting wrong conduct with a playful prostitute in a naked state. Which was suddenly seen by Ajamil.

Ajamil stood there for a long time and kept watching these events. After a long time, he remembered that he had to take flowers for his father. After which he returned home with the flowers. His father asked why did it take so long to come. Ajamil lied and did not tell about the incidents he had seen.

The incident that he had seen on the way was constantly running in Ajamil's mind. Seeing that incident, Ajamil's mind was completely immersed in it. Due to which, even after getting married, he left his wife and started living with prostitutes. One day Ajamil started saying to the prostitute, take whatever you want but stay with me. The same prostitute said that okay, you throw your wife out of your house, then we will live with you. Ajamil threw his wife out of his house and kept her somewhere outside. He also had a son from that wife and started living with the prostitute in his house.

All the wealth and property he had, he kept selling everything for the sake of that prostitute to satisfy her. Due to which gradually his entire wealth ended. To fulfill the desire of the prostitute, Ajamil started stealing. Ajamil's profession became stealing, killing, robbing, looting. Due to which people started knowing him as a big dacoit in his entire area. Looting every day became his main profession.

One day a group of saints and sages was passing by Ajamil's village. It was evening time. The saints and sages thought that it was about to be night time, if we could find a place to rest here, we would stop. Some people were standing at a crossroads. Those saints and sages asked them about a good gentleman. Often people of bad nature are found at crossroads. Sometimes good people are also found. But mostly the people who are of bad nature are found.

The same saint told the sages about Ajamil's house. You people go and stay at the house of Ajamil devotee. The best and most devoted people are there. Those people thought that Ajamil will rob these saints and will also beat them. Then they will get to know about their devotion and knowledge of worship. The same group of saints and sages reached Ajamil's house.

Ajamil had gone out to steal at that time. It was evening time. The saints and sages went to the door and called out. Ajamil devotee, we want to stay at your place. Please make arrangements for us to stay. The same prostitute who used to live with Ajamil came out. She was surprised to see the saints and sages. The prostitute asked the saints and sages the reason for their visit. After this, about 100 saints and sages said that we want to rest because it is night time. Today we will stay here and arrange for Prasad Bhandara. After which we will rest for the night. We will do it and tomorrow morning we will go again.

That Vaishya said that you people have come to the wrong place. Because this is the house of a prostitute. Where thieves and dacoits like Ajamil live. Whose profession is to loot money and harass people. The prostitute must have some good deeds in her previous life, due to which she told the truth to the saints. Hearing this, the saints started moving forward. As soon as they moved a little ahead, the prostitute thought that it must be God's grace that the saints have come to the door. It is not right to send them back. The Vaishya ran from behind and requested the saints to stop. The prostitute prayed that you people should rest here. We will arrange food for you people. You people should prepare food prasad yourself and offer it to God and rest.

The same group of saints and Mahatmas made their ashram under a tree. After which a feast was made. After offering food to God, everyone got the prasad. It was night time. All the Mahatmas slept. But the head of those mahatmas was not asleep. At 12:00 in the night Ajamil returned home after committing robbery. After returning, seeing the group of saints and mahatmas, Ajamil got furious. He started saying many bad things. That night Ajamil's prostitute was also not asleep. She came out of the house again and started explaining to Ajamil.

We have requested these saints and mahatmas to stay. Hearing this, Ajamil calmed down. Ajamil was explained by the prostitute. After which the head said Ajamil, we want to take some donation from you. Hearing this, Ajamil got furious again. Ajamil started saying that we rob others, you want to rob us. Once again the prostitute explained to Ajamil. If the mahatma is asking for some donation, then give it, what is the problem.

Ajamil agreed. After which Mahatma ji asked Ajamil, how many sons do you have? Ajamil said that he has nine sons. Mahatma ji said, okay, if you have a tenth son, then name him Narayan. Mahatma ji was thinking that I have no other way to reform a sinner like Ajamil. If he names his son Narayan, then it will also be good for him.

Ajamil got angry once again after listening to Mahatma ji's words. He is my son, we will name him on our own. Why should we name him on your saying. Once again the Vaishya explained, okay, we have named all our sons, Mahatma ji is saying so, one son will be named by him. Later Ajamil had a tenth son. Whom Ajamil named Narayan.

Every day while calling his son, he used to call Narayan's name. In this way, he used to call his name at least 100 times a day. One day Yamraj's messengers came to take Ajamil. Seeing Yamraj's messenger, Ajamil got scared. He started calling his son Narayan's name. The councillors of Lord Narayana arrived. After which the councillors of the Lord rebuked the messengers of Yamraj. How did you people come here.

They said that we have come to take Ajamil. Because our master has ordered that now the time has come for Ajamil to go to the sin world. The messengers of Yamraj were chased away by the councillors of the Lord. After which the messengers of Yamraj reached Yamraj. They informed Yamraj about this incident. Yamraj said that wherever the name of the Lord is remembered, you people do not have to go there. Because even in the hell world, if people hear the name of Narayana, then our hell will also become empty. That is why you people should also take the name slowly.

In this way, Ajamil received the grace of God due to taking the name of Narayana. The messenger of Yamraj said that Ajamil has taken the name of his son. The councillors of the Lord said that even though Ajamil has taken the name of his son, but before that the name of the Lord is Narayan. That is why he has also taken the name of Narayan as his son. Even then he will be blessed.

It is told in this way that even the sinner Ajamil can be blessed by taking the name of Narayan as his son, so for the welfare of us humans, we can attain salvation by constantly remembering, pronouncing, listening to the story of Lord Shriman Narayan, performing yagya. That is why one should keep remembering the name of the Lord by abandoning wrong deeds. A person who takes the name of Lord Narayan never goes down.