Gita Mahotsav

Gita Mahotsav, Gita Jayanti, also known as Mokshada Ekadashi or Matsya Dwadashi[1] marks the day the Bhagavad Gita dialogue occurred between Arjuna and Krishna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra.[2][3] It is celebrated on Shukla Ekadashi, the 11th day of the waxing moon of the lunar month Margashirsha (December–January) of the Hindu calendar.[4] The Bhagavad Gita forms a part of the epic Mahabharata and the text is structurally divided into 18 chapters, containing 700 shlokas or couplets.[3][4] It is told in the third person, narrated by Sanjaya to King Dhritarashtra as it transpired between Krishna and Arjuna.[5] Sanjaya, the scribe of the blind King Dhritarashtra, was blessed by Ved Vyasa, with the power to remotely view the events taking place on the battlefield as they transpired.[6]

Gita Mahotsav
The day Krishna delivers the Bhagavad Gita to Arjuna in the battlefield of Kurukshetra
Also calledGita Jayanti
Observed byHindus
TypeHindu Festival
Date22 December 2023
11 December 2024

Gita story
The Delivery of the Bhagavad Gita

In the epic Mahabharata, the story of the Bhagavad Gita takes place just before the start of the Kurukshetra War. After several attempts at reconciliation failed, war was inevitable. The day of the war finally came, and the armies faced off on the field of war. Just as the battle was about to start, Arjuna asked Lord Krishna to drive the chariot to the middle of the battlefield, to look more closely at the opposing forces. Seeing that the opposing side consisted of his relatives, teachers and friends, Arjuna was left in a state of moral dilemma about fighting them and sought help from Krishna. The conversation that ensued, Lord Krishna's advice, messages and teachings to Arjuna, is what is known now as the Bhagavad Gita.[7] The Gita is said to be a concise summary of the four Vedas of Hinduism. 

Gita Aarti
Aarti

The Bhagavad Gita Aarti[8] (Hindi: भगवद गीता आरती) or Gita Aarti is a prayer found in the Sreemad Bhagavad Gita shastra.

The aarti can be spoken, or sung with musical instruments to give more effect to worship. Aartis are usually performed at the end of the puja ritual. It is said that if there was any flaw in the puja, it may be fulfilled by the aarti.[9]

Lyrics
Devanagari Transliteration English Translation
जय भगवद् गीते, जय भगवद् गीते ।
हरि-हिय-कमल-विहारिणि सुन्दर सुपुनीते ॥
कर्म-सुमर्म-प्रकाशिनि कामासक्तिहरा ।
तत्त्वज्ञान-विकाशिनि विद्या ब्रह्म परा ॥ जय ॥
निश्चल-भक्ति-विधायिनि निर्मल मलहारी ।
शरण-सहस्य-प्रदायिनि सब विधि सुखकारी ॥ जय ॥
राग-द्वेष-विदारिणि कारिणि मोद सदा ।
भव-भय-हारिणि तारिणि परमानन्दप्रदा ॥ जय॥
आसुर-भाव-विनाशिनि नाशिनि तम रजनी ।
दैवी सद् गुणदायिनि हरि-रसिका सजनी ॥ जय ॥
समता, त्याग सिखावनि, हरि-मुख की बानी ।
सकल शास्त्र की स्वामिनी श्रुतियों की रानी ॥ जय ॥
दया-सुधा बरसावनि, मातु ! कृपा कीजै ।
हरिपद-प्रेम दान कर अपनो कर लीजै ॥ जय ॥[10][11][12]
Jay Bhagavad Geete, Jay Bhagavad Geete
Hari-Hiy-Kamal-Vihaarini Sundar Supuneete
Karm-Sumarm-Prakaashini Kaamaasaktihara
Tattvagyaan-Vikaashini Vidya Brahm para Jay.
Nishchal-Bhakti-Vidhaayini Nirmal Malahaaree
Sharan-Sahasy-pradaayini SAB vidhi Sukhakaaree Jay.
Raag-Dvesh-vidaarini kaarini mod Sada.
Bhav-Bhay-Haarini Taarini Paramaanandaprada Jay.
Aasur-Bhaav-vinaashini Naashini Tam Rajanee
Daivee sad Gunadaayini Hari-Rasika Sajanee Jay.
Samata, Tyaag Sikhaavani, Hari-Mukh kee Baanee.
Sakal shaastr kee svaaminee shrutiyon kee Raanee Jay.
Daya-Sudha Barasaavani, Maatu! Krpa Keejai.
Haripad-prem daan kar apano kar leejai Jay
Oh song of God yours triumph, oh song of God yours triumph
You provide path to lotus God's heaven being a beautiful melody
You lights up the good work, removed all works attachment
You do philosophy development and provide knowledge of supreme spirit
You provide steady devotion, purity and remove impurity
You provide us mighty God's shelter and are by all methods pleasant
You remove anger, hatred within us, always provide joy
You destroy fear of death, provide salvation and gift of ultimate bliss
You destroy demon sentiments and remove darkness & passions
You provide divine quality and keep us together in God's devotion
You as voice of the God, teaches us parity and sacrifice
You are the boss of gross science and queen of all the hearings
You rain's mercy and nectar! mother, be graceful to us.
Make me yours by gifting us the path of God's love

Celebration
International Gita Mahotsav 2019

During the International Gita Mahotsav, more than 300 national and international stalls are set up around the Brahma Sarovar in Kurukshetra city.[13] Pilgrims also undertake the 48 Kos Parikrama of Kurukshetra.

2016

In 2016, the Government of Haryana organized the International Gita Mahotsav from 6 to 10 December. Pranab Mukherjee, President of India, was to inaugurate the Mahotsav; later it was done by Kaptan Singh Solanki, Governor of Haryana, and Manohar Lal Khattar, Chief Minister.[14]

2017

In 2017, the Gita Mahotsav was held on 25 November to 3 December, inaugurated by Ram Nath Kovind, President of India.[15]

2019

The International Gita Mahotsav 2019 was inaugurated by Haryana Chief Secretary Keshni Anand Arora on 23 November 2019 on the bank of the Brahma Sarovar water pool in Thanesar, Haryana..

2020

The Government of Haryana celebrated the International Gita Mahotsav from 17 December to 25 December 2020.[16]

2021

Gita Jayanti 2021: Today on 14 December 2021, Gita Mahotsav was celebrated with great pomp.[17] This celebration was being held in Kurukshetra from 2 December to 19 December 2021.[18] International Gita Mahotsav is organized by Kurukshetra Development Board, Haryana Tourism, District Administration, North Zone Cultural Centre Patiala and Information and Public Relations Department Haryana.

Tradition

Reading Gita usually starts with Gita Dhyanam and the Gita Aarti sometime either found at the beginning or end of all the Gita chapters.[19][20]

See also

References
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  14. "Gita mahotsav begins in Kurukshetra - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 25 December 2017.
  15. "Mauritius to partner with Haryana for Geeta Mahotsav - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 25 December 2017.
  16. "Bhagavad Gita is major source of inspiration for youth: Khattar". The Indian Express. 26 December 2020. Retrieved 27 December 2020.
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  20. "NRI sisters recite 700 Gita slokas from memory". RAJAMAHENDRAVARAM. 5 August 2017. Retrieved 20 October 2017.
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