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New Delhi : According to Hindu scriptures, the full moon of the Ashwin month holds exceptional significance among all lunar phases. This particular full moon is referred to as Sharad Purnima, gracing us on the 28th of October 2023 . It is deeply entrenched in belief that on this mystical night, the moon unveils its sixteen phases in all their resplendent glory. Sharad Purnima is also known as Kojagari or Kojagar Purnima, evoking an aura of reverence and anticipation.
According to ancient lore, the night of Sharad Purnima bears witness to the descent of Goddess Lakshmi from the heavenly realms to the earthly plane. It is believed that those who have the privilege of beholding Mahalakshmi in her wakeful state and are devoted to her worship and contemplation shall be bestowed with the benevolence of the goddess herself.
As for the sacred rituals, the offering of kheer to Lord Shiva on the eve of Sharad Purnima holds profound significance. This ritual entails placing a bowl of creamy rice pudding upon the terrace beneath the luminous full moon. Following the offering, partaking in the blessed kheer prasad is said to safeguard against the specter of financial scarcity, ensuring a perennial flow of prosperity.
In the sacred realm of devotion, a four-sided lamp, symbolizing the auspicious presence of Hanumanji, is ceremoniously lit on the night of Sharad Purnima. An earthen lamp, meticulously filled with fragrant oil or ghee, is kindled, casting its radiant glow. Additionally, the venerable Mother Lakshmi finds delight in the humble betel nut. Placing this cherished offering on the altar, wrapping it in a crimson thread, and adorning it with Akshat, Kumkum, and fragrant blossoms, one invokes the goddess’s grace. Safely preserved, it shall be a steadfast guardian against pecuniary lack.
Delving into the mystical underpinnings of this sacred night, scholars have posited that the vibrational potency of medicines reaches its zenith on the hallowed day of Sharad Purnima. The hours between 10 pm and midnight, bathed in the silvery luminescence of the moon, bestow renewed vitality upon those who traverse this moonlit path. The cosmic alignment of the Somchakra, Nakshatra Chakra, and the ethereal triangle of Ashwin culminate in an amalgamation of potent energies, drawing from autumn’s bounty and culminating in the vernal bloom.
A scientific inquiry into the celestial confluence reveals that milk, with its lactic essence akin to nectar, serves as a receptacle of cosmic energy. The starch inherent in rice acts as a conduit, facilitating the absorption of this celestial bounty. Thus, sages have wisely enjoined the tradition of exposing a vessel of kheer to the open expanse of the Sharad Purnima night sky, a gesture that harmonizes human existence with the celestial rhythms.”
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