Shri Krishna Janmashtami or Sri Krishna Jayanti 2011

Janmashtami 2011 Date:

Shri Krishna Janmashtami, or Sri Krishna Jayanti, celebrates the birthday of Lord Krishna. In 2011, the date of Sri Krishna Jayanti in North India is August 22. In some parts of South India and in some parts of western India it is on August 21. It is observed as Dahi Handi in Maharashtra, the formation of the huge human pyramids to break the pot hung high up. The festival is also known as Gokulashtami and Krishnashtami.

Krishna Janmashtami Date on August 22 Monday In 2011.

About Janmashtami or Gokulashtami or Krishna Janmashtami Festival:

Janmashtami also known as Gokulashtami marks the celebration of the birth of Lord Sri Krishna.Janmashtami is celebrated as the birthday of Lord Krishna, one of the reincarnations of Lord Vishnu born in the Dwapar Yug. The festival is celebrated throughout the country with immense zeal and gusto. Devotees of Lord Krishna all over the country observe fasting on this day. Sri Krishna was born in the 'Rohini' nakshatram (star) to King Vasudeva and Devaki Devi on the eighth day of the dark fortnight in the month of Sravana.The Sri Krishna Jayanti festival is not celebrated on the same day in all parts of India and this is due to the various regional calendars and the various calculations in the time of the birth of Krishna. This festival is also known as Sri Krishna Jayanti and Krishnashtmi. The actual day of celebration can be on two different days as the star 'Rohini' and Ashtami may not be on the same day. These days correspond to the August and September months on the Gregorian calendar.Krishna Janmashtami is the birthday of Hinduism's favorite God - Lord Krishna, and is a popular holiday in the Hindu Calendar.

Shri Krishna Janmashtami or Sri Krishna Jayanti 2011

Janmashtami 2011 Date:

Krishna Janmashtami Date on August 22 Monday In 2011.

About Janmashtami or Gokulashtami or Krishna Janmashtami Festival:

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Guru Pournami

Guru Brahma gurur Vishnuh,
Gurur dhevo Maheswarah,
Gurussaakshaath Parabrahma,
Thasmai Shri Gurave namah

Vyasa Purnima (Veda Vyas Poornima) or Guru Pournami is one of the most auspicious purnima days as per the Hinduism. Some scriptures described that on Ashada Poornima day,Vyasa Sage the presenter of Chaturvedas (four Vedas), Astadasha Puranas (18 Puranas) and the ithihas Mahabharata completed writing and editing the compilations of Chaturveds.Thus Ashada Purnima is also called as Vyas Poornima. Vyas Purnima is also observed as Guru Pournami because Veda Vyas Bhagawan is considered as the Aadi Guru (first teacher). During Vyasa Jayanthi people worship Veda Vyas along with Guru parampara and Lord Sri Krishna. In some regions, the day is also celebrated as Guru Puja.

Vyasa Purnima – Chautur Mas Vrata – Shiva Shayanotsava Vratam:

In some sects, on Vyasa Purnima is considered as the beginning of Chaturmas vrata. During the four holy months in Hinduism, Lord Vishnu goes into cosmic sleep. Some Shaiva sects observe Vyasa Jayanthi as the Shiva Shayanotsav Vrata arambham. It marks the first day of Shiva Shayanotsav Vratam. On this day, Shiva Dolotsav is also celebrated. In Veda Vyasa temple at Basar where Goddess Gnana Saraswati Devi temple is located, Vyasa Pournami celebrations are held with utmost devotion.

Merits of Observing Vyasa Purnima – Vyasa Jayanthi Phal Stuthi:

Worshipping Veda Vyasa bhagwan and observing Vyas Purnima with reverence is highly meritorious. The one who donates Vishnu Purana on Ashada Purnima would attain salvation and reaches Vaikuntam, the Vishnu lokam, after the death. Reciting the stotra of Veda Vyasa on Vyas Pournami routes the devotee to Brahmatva (salvation). Lord Shiridi Saibaba said that Guru Purnima is the compulsary festival that his devotees should celebrate.

Saint of Shirdi - Shri Sai Baba - Saguna Brahma - Guru:

The saint of Shirdi recognized and emphasized the beauty of a Guru-guided life. Shri Sai Baba of Shirdi is the Guru incarnate to live on this earth in the late part of last century and early part of this century. Shri Sai Baba gave tremendous importance to the adoption of the Guru in one's spiritual "Sadhana"(pursuit). With an innate compassion Shri Sai Baba often declared -"I am your savior, not only from the weight of sin, but from the weight of care and misery". "Guru is all the Gods", said the Saint of Shirdi. Moreover, the Baba declared reassuringly though as the all pervading Guru he would naturally expect complete surrender, obedience and loyalty, he promised that through his supreme powers he would extend complete protection to those who put their implicit faith in him.

Has Shri Sai Baba qualified to be a Guru?

Not only did the Saint of Shirdi perform his duties of Guruship during his life, but was able to establish a lasting Guru-parampara(successors of Guru's) through his vision and foresight.

Shri Sai Baba was not content to transfer his messiahship to his descendants. In the last years of his life, he said to his devotees with a mother's solicitude, "Do not grieve when my body passes away. My tomb will live and move and speak with all those who make me their sole refuge." Sai Baba's promise is abundantly fulfilled even to-day. Millions of devotees flock to his Samadhi regularly to seek his blessings. Through decades of void there comes echoing down the years the gracious message- " I am beside you always".

Celebration of Guru Poornima Day in Shirdi

The celebration of Guru Poornima began in Shirdi around 1908. One day Shri Baba told his disciple Shri Dada Kelkar, "Do you know this day is the day to approach Gurus? Bring your worship articles". Then Shri Kelkar and his friends looked up the calendar and found that the day was Guru Poornima day. They started worshipping Shri Sai Baba as their Guru, and that practice has continued till today not only in Shirdi but all over the world where prayers are offered to Shri Sai.

How does one celebrate Guru Poornima?

Guru Poornima is celebrated by devotees by performing Guru Pooja(offering prayers to the Guru) to our Lord Shri Sai Baba. Each Sai Devotee can either perform the Sai Guru Pooja(prayer) at home or attend a Sai Guru Pooja or sponsor a Sai Guru Pooja being performed at a Sai temple by offering donation or other articles used in Pooja(Pooja samagri).

One can attend a bhajan or visit a Sai Mandir where ever possible. For those of us who do not have the fortune of visiting a Sai temple or attending a Bhajan, this web site organization has teamed with Sai temples from various areas to help devotees participate in Sai Guru Pooja by sponsoring Guru Pooja. For those who are unable to do so, humming songs about Sai or repeating Sai slokams or SaiNama would be a good way to spend Guru Poornima day.

The Guru's Advice

Swami Sivananda recommends: "Wake up at Brahmamuhurta (at 4 a.m.) on this most holy day. Meditate on the lotus feet of your Guru. Mentally pray to him for his Grace, through which alone you can attain Self-realisation. Do vigorous Japa and meditate in the early morning hours.

"After bath, worship the lotus feet of your Guru, or his image or picture with flowers, fruits, incense and camphor. Fast or take only milk and fruits the whole day.
In the afternoon, sit with other devotees of your Guru and discuss with them the glories and teachings of your Guru.

"Alternatively, you may observe the vow of silence and study the books or writings of your Guru, or mentally reflect upon his teachings. Take fresh resolves on this holy day, to tread the spiritual path in accordance with the precepts of your Guru.

"At night, assemble again with other devotees, and sing the Names of the Lord and the glories of your Guru. The best form of worship of the Guru is to follow his teachings, to shine as the very embodiment of his teachings, and to propagate his glory and his message."

Guru Pournami

Guru Poornima is a traditional festival celebrated by Hindus and Buddhists.On this day, the disciples offering Puja or show respect for their guru. It falls on the day of full moon, Poornima a month Shaka Samvat Ashadh, Indian national calendar, Hindu calendar. Traditionally, the festival celebrated by Buddhists in honor of Lord Buddha, who gave his first sermon on this day in Sarnath, Uttar Pradesh, India.

India is a land of festivals celebrated all year with great devotion and commitment. Among all the other festivals in July 2011, is Guru Poornima one that is very prominent in Indian soil. This festival is basically a tribute to his teacher or guru. This festival, also known as “Vyas Poornima” is celebrated on full moon day of Ashadh month.

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Hanuman Chalisa

हनुमान चालीसा

(hanumaan chaaleesaa)

This hymn (स्तोत्र, स्तुतिगीत) was written by Goswami Tulsidas (gosvaamee tulaseedaas; गोस्वामी तुलसीदास) in the sixteenth century. Hanuman chalisa is written in Awadhi (Avadhee; अवधी). Awadhi language can be thought of as old Hindi or a root of Hindi.
Tulsidas is also called Mahakavi (mahaakavi; महाकवि) which means a great poet. He is one of the greatest poet of Awadhi or Old Hindi. This hymn is simple and is utmost rhythmical poem. Even if you don't understand Hindi, you may enjoy hearing it.
Tulsidas wrote these forty verses in the praise of Lord Hanuman (_hanumaan; हनुमान). Forty in Hindi is called 'chaalees' (चालीस) and the hymn containing forty verses is called 'chaaleesa' (चालीसा). Since he wrote this hymn (containing 40 verses) others have written other chalisa_s for other gods and godesses!

Tulsidas might have been the first one who wrote a chalisa! Verses in Hanuman Chalisa are called chaupai (chaupaaEE; चौपाई) which means four line stanzas.

Lord Hanuman was beloved of Lord Rama (maryaadaa puruShottam shree raam chandra; मर्यादा पुरुषोत्तम श्री रामचन्द्र). The greatest book of Tulsidas is the well known Epic called 'Ramcharitamanas' (raamacharitamaanas; रामचरितमानस).
Millions of Hindus recite Hanuman Chalisa on every Tuesday and Saturday. Lot of Hindus believe that chanting this hymn will solve their problems. They believe Lord Hanuman is mahaabalee (most strong and powerful). They lovingly call Him Bajrangbali (bajarangabalee; बजरंगबली). _bajarang means someone whose body (aNga) is like vajra (bajra). Often his statues are painted in saffron (bright red).
Generally he is visualised as a 'vaanar' (वानर; vernacular dialect - baanar, बानर). Most Hindus interpret the word 'baanar' as monkey-man. But some people say that the word _vaanar means a man (nar; नर) who lives in forest (van; वन).

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DOHA

Shree Guru Charan Saroj Raj, Nij Man Mukur Sudhari, Barnau Raghuvar Bimal Jasu, Jo Dayaku Phal Chari
With the dust of Guruâ€™s Lotus feet, I first clean the mirror of my heart and then narrate the sacred glory of Shri Ram Chandra, The Supreme among the Raghu dynasty, The giver of four fold attainments of life. The fourfold attainments are Kama (pleasure), Artha (wealth), Dharma (religious-merit) and Moksha (salvation).
Budhi heen Tanu Janike, Sumirow, Pavan Kumar, Bal Buddi Bidya Dehu Mohi, Harahu Kalesh Bikaar
Knowing myself to be ignorant, I urge you, O Hanuman, The son of Pavan! O Lord! Bestow on me strength, wisdom and knowledge, taking away all my miseries and blemishes.
CHOWPAI

Jai Hanuman Gyan Guna Sagar, Jai Kapis Tihun Lok Ujaagar Ramdoot Atulit Bal Dhamaa, Anjani Putra Paavansut Naamaa
Victory to thee, O Hanuman, ocean of wisdom and virtue, victory to the Lord of monkeys who is well known in all the three worlds. You, the messenger of Ram and repository of immeasurable strength, are also known as Anjaniputra and Pavanaputra.
Mahabeer Bikram Bajrangi, Kumati Nivaar Sumati Ke Sangi Kanchan Baran Biraaj Subesa, Kanan Kundal Kunchit Kesaa
Mighty, Powerful and strong, as lightening, O Mahaveer, you being the companion of wisdom, dispel dark and evil thoughts.
Haath Bajra Aur Shvaja Birajai, Kandhe Moonl Janeu Saajai Shankar Suvan Kesari Nandan, Tej Pratap Maha Jag Bandan
You hold the Mace of lightening and a flag in your hands with the sacred thread of Munja grass adorning your shoulder. Reincarnation of Lord Shankar and the son of Kesari, your lustre and glory is praised by the whole world.
Vidyavaan Guni Ati Chatur Ram Kaj Karibe Ko Atur Prabhu Charitra Sunibe Ko Rasiya, Ram Lakhan Sita Man Basiya
The master of all knowledge, full of virtue and wisdom, you are always eager to serve Lord Ram. Immersed in listening to hymns on Lord, in your cherished heart do, Ram, Laxman and Sita dwell.
Sukshma Roop Dhari Siyahin Dikhawa, Bikat Roop Dhari Lank Jarawa Bhim Roop Dhari Asur Sanhare, Ramchandra Ke kaaj Savare.
While you presented your humble form to Mother Sita, You assumed demonic size and burnt the city of Lanka. In your colossal manifestation, you killed the demons, fulfilling your Lordâ€™s mission.
Laye Sajivan Lakhan Jiyaye, Shree Raghuvir Harshi Ur Laye Raghupati Kinhi Bahut Badaai, Tum Mama Priya Bharat Sam Bhai
You revived Laxman with the Sanjivani (nectarine herb, said to revive the dead) you brought and Sri Ram Chandra embraced you in deep joy. Sri Ram Chandra said you were as dear as his brother Bharat and praised you highly.
Sahasa Badan Tumhro Jas Gavein, Asa Kahi Shripati Kanth Lagaavein Sankadik Brahmadi Muneesa, Narad Sarad Sahit Ahisaa.
The Lord of Lakshmi embraced you saying Sheshnaga (the thousand hooded divine carrying earthâ€™s weight on his hoods, and said in the vedas) sings your glory. Not only Sheshnaga but also Sanaka (a saint), Brahma (the creator of the universe) and other Gods, Narad, Sharda (the Goddess of knowledge) and other sages eternally sing your praise.
Jam Kuber Digpal Jahan Te, Kabi Kobid Kahin Sake Kanha Te Tum Upakar Sugrivahi Keenha, Ram Milai Rajpad Deenha
What to speak of poet and seers!, even Yama (God of death), Kuber (God of wealth) and Digpal (God of directions) have no words to praise your glory. You helped Sugruva (brother of Bali who with the help of Rama was crowned as King of Kishkindha).
Tumharo Mantra Bibhishan Maana, Lankeshwar Bhaye Sab Jag Jaana Jug Sahastra Jojan Par Bhaanu, Leelyo Taahi Madhur Phal Jaanu
Vibhishana (brother of Ravana, crowned the king of Lanka after Ravanaâ€™s death), acccepting your counsel, became the King of Lanka, is known throughout the world. You swallowed the sun, millions of miles away, talking it to be a sweet fruit.
Prabhu Mudrika Meli Mukha Maaheen, Jaladhi Langhi Gaye Acharaj Naheen Durgam Kaaj Jagat Ke Jete, Sugam Anugrah Tumhre Te Te
Keeping the Lordâ€™s ring in your mouth, you conquered the mighty ocean (Hanuman crossing the ocean in search of Sita). With your grace all the impediments and the difficulties in the world can be overcome easily.
Ram Duware Tum Raakhavare, Hoat Na Aagya Bin Paisare Sab Sukh Lahen Tumhari Sarna, Tum Rakchak Kaahu Ko Darnaa
No one can enter Ramaâ€™s abode without your consent, O sentinel of the Lord. By your grace one can enjoy all happiness and one need not have any fear under your protection.
Aapan Tej Samharo Aapei, Tinu Lok Hank Te Kanpai Bhoot Pisaach Nikat Nahi Avei, Mahabir Jab Naam Sunavei
When you roar all the three worlds tremble and only you can control your might. Evil spirits cannot come near your devotees, Lord Mahaveer, who chants your name.
Nassei Rog Hare Sab Peera, Japat Nprantar Hanumat Beera Sankat Te Hanuman Chhudavei, Man Kram Bachan Dhyan Jo Lavei
Chanting your name constantly, O Hanuman, one can be cured of all disease and pains. Hanuman keeps one, who has him in his heart, deed, word and meditation, free from all trouble.
Sab Par Ram Tapsvee Raja, Tinke Kaj Sakal Tum Saja Aur Manorath Jo Loi Lave, Soi Amit Jivan Phal Pave
The ascetic king Sri Ram is the ruler of all and you even accomplished all his missions. Whoever comes to you for fulfillment of any desire, achieves great fruition in his life.
Charo Jug Partap Tumhara Hai Parsiddha Jagat Ujiyara Sadhu Sant Ke Tum Rakhvare, Asur Nikandan Ram Dulare
Your glory is acclaimed in four Yugas (Satyug, Dwapar, Treta, and Kalvug are the four yogas in that order). Sri Ram has great affection for you, O Mahaveer, the decapitator of evil spirits and protector of saints.
Ashta Siddhi Nau Nidhi Ke Data, Asa Bar Din Janki Mata. Ram Rasayan Tumhare Pasa, Sada Raho Raghupati Ke Dasa
You are blessed by mother Janaki (Sita) to grant anyone with any of eight siddhis and nine nidhis You, with ambrosia that is Ram, are always in the service of Lord Raghupati (the King of Raghu Dynasty ie Ram).
Tumhre Bhajan Ramko Pavei, Janam Janam Ke Dukh Bisravei Anta Kal Raghubar Pur Jai, Jahan Janma Hari Bhakta Kahai
One can reach Ram chanting your name and become free from sufferings of many lives. After death he enters the eternal abode of Sri Ram and remains a devotee of him, whenever, taking a new birth on earth.
Aur Devata Chitt Na Dharai, Hanumat Sei Sarva Sukh Karai Sankat Kate Mitey Sab Peera, Jo Sumirei Hanumat Balbeera
Other Gods may not care to take heed, but one who serves you, O Hanuman, enjoys all pleasures. Sri Hanuman, the mighty God, remove all the problems and pains of those who invoke him.
Jai Jai Kai Hanuman Gosain, Kripa Karahu Gurudev Ki Nain Jo Sat Bar Path Kar Koi, Chutai Bandi Maha Sukh Hoi
Hail, Thee Hanuman be as compassionate to me as my Supreme Teacher. He who chants this prayer a hundred times, is liberated from earthly bondage and enjoys the highest bliss.
Jo Yah Padhe Hanuman Chalisa, Hoy Siddhi Sakhi Gowrisa Tulsidas Sada Hari Chera, Keeje Nath Hriday Mah Dera
He who reads these forty verses as, Lord Shanker witnesses, overcome all troubles. Tulsidas (the writer of these verses) is an eternal devotee of Lord Hari. O Hanuman, kindly reside in my heart forever.
DOHA

Pavan Tanay Sankat Haran, Mangal Murti Roop, Ram Lakhan Sita Sahit, Hriday Basahu Sur Bhup.
O Shri Hanuman, the son of Pavana, Savior the Embodiment of blessings, reside in my heart together with Sri Ram, Laxman and Sita.