The Shukla Ekadashi prior to Vaikuntha Ekadashi was the day when Lord Krishna imparted the Bhagawad Gita to his greatest devotee Arjuna. This day is celebrated as Gita Jayanthi. It is also an important Ekadashi in many many parts of India, and of course to Madhwas.
On this day Lord Krishna spoke to Arjuna about the ultimate goal of human life in 700 verses in 18 Chapters.
The Bhagavad Gita is considered to be the greatest spiritual books the world has ever known. In a very clear and wonderful way Lord Krishna describes the science of self-realization and the exact process by which a human being can establish their eternal relationship with God.
I still remember singing the the first sloka in the Bhagavad Gita in my school:
Posted by Lalitha Rao on December 1, 2008 at 1:58 pm
Gita Jayanthi Day, the date, should it be Dec. 9th,2008 or Jan. 9th 2009?
Lalitha
Posted by meeraghu on December 1, 2008 at 2:01 pm
It is December 9th 2008. In Jan, we have the Vaikuntha Ekadashi.
Posted by Suma on February 26, 2009 at 7:50 pm
Hi,
I came across your website while searching lyrics. It is a very good website with lot of useful information.
I need a favour from you. Could you please give the exact kannada lipi of the below slokas:
Take aarti chanting this:
Kotyaha Bramha Hathyanam Agamyagama Kotayaha
Dhahathi Aaloka Maathrena Vishnoho Swararthikam Mukham
During Namaskaram after pradakshinam:
Urasa Sirasa Drushtya Manasa Vachasa Thatha
Padhbhyam Karabhyam Janubhyam Pranamo Ashtango Ireethaha
Shatyenapi Namaskaram Kurvathaha Sharngapanaye
Shatha Janmarjitham pApam thathshanaadeva nashyanthi
Thanks in advance.
Suma
Let me check my books and post the lyrics, Suma.
Posted by Suma on March 17, 2009 at 11:52 am
let me lease