Celebrating HINDU new year -
Gudi Padwa
Presently in Inda New Year is being celebrated on 1st
January as per the Western calendar. But as the same time to ensure that the beginning of the New Year
begins on an auspicious note it is also celebrated according to the
Hindu scriptures, on Chaitra Shuddha Pratipada as per the
Hindu lunar calendar, as this date is glorious in all ways -
as per the cycle of Nature and it also has historical and
spiritual significance. All this contributes to endowing the
one celebrating it as per the Hindu scriptures with several
benefit.
Gudi Padwas is celebrated by workshiping Gudi. The divine
consciousness emanating during sunrise, absorbed at that time
lasts longer. Thus the Gudi should be worshipped within 5-10
minutes after sunrise! On Gudi Padwa, the waves consisting of
the fire element (Tej tatva) and the creative element (Prajapati
element) are activated on a large scale. The divine
consciousness emanating during sunrise, absorbed at that time
lasts longer. This consciousness is stored in the body cells
and used as required. Hence the Gudi should be worshipped
within 5-10 minutes of the sunrise
Care should be taken to raise the Gudi next to the main
entrance of the house. The spot selected should be on the
right side (when sighted from the house) of the entrance. The
right side symbolizes active state of the soul.
1. The place for raising the Gudi should be cleaned and then a
Swastik rangoli should be drawn on the ground. Turmeric and
vermilion (Haldi-kumkum) should be offered at the center of
the Swastik.
2. While raising the Gudi, the ‘Shiva-Shakti’ element in the
Universe should be invoked. This enables all the constituents
of the Gudi to accept divine elements.
3. The Gudi symbolizes the ‘Sushumna nadi’ of our body. Hence,
the Gudi should be raised at the entrance. And it should be
kept tilted at an angle
WISH YOU ALL A HAPPY NEW YEAR
