Akshaya Tritiya: Cherish Abiding Fortune
Akshaya Tritiya in 2016 is on May 09. Auspiciousness of this day has the power to transform one's luck and bestow them with wealth & prosperity. Celebrate Akshaya Tritiya in 2016 and earn eternal luxuries. Here is how...kshaya Tritiya is also knows as Akha Teej. Every year, this great day falls on the third day of the bright half of Hindu month Vaishakha.
What Is Akshaya Tritiya?‘Akshaya’ is a Sanskrit term, which means ‘never diminishing’; and ‘Tritiya’ means ‘the third day’. It is believed that any spiritual activity (including meditation, chanting, donation and different forms of worship) performed on this day stays with the person forever.Significance Of Akshaya TritiyaAs per the holy Scriptures of Hindus, Akshay Tritiya brings luck and success to the life of the believer. In order to make the inflow of wealth continuous, people also buy gold and precious jewelry.The auspicious day of Akshaya Tritiya is governed by Lord Vishnu .
Another Hindu auspicious day that coincides with Akshaya Tritiya is Parashurama Jayanti. Sometimes, Parashurama Jayanti falls on the day before Akshaya Tritiya due to the difference in the starting time of third day (Tritiya Tithi), as per Panchang.People born on the day of Akshay Tritiya shine like stars in the world. Some of the luminaries born on the day of Akshaya Tritiya are:BasaveshwaraRamanujacharyaAdi ShankaracharyaSwami ChinmayanandaLord BuddhaHindu Event Astrology considers three days of theyear so auspicious that one may perform all the spiritual or auspicious tasks during any hour of those days. The days are – Yugadi , Akshay Tritiya and Vijaya Dashami . These three days areunaffected from any malefic effect. Let’s now know what to do and what not on this auspicious day.
Do’s & Don’ts During Akshaya TritiyaWhat To Do On Akshay Tritiya?Perform meritorious deeds (Punya Karma), like:Snana (ritual bath)Dana (donation)Japa (chanting)Tapa (penance)New relationships can be made on this auspicious dayAkshaya Tritiya is super auspicious to buy goldMaking new purchases is highly beneficial on theday of Akshaya TritiyaYou may make commitments on this dayAkshay Tritiya is considered very auspicious for spiritual activitieWhat Not To Do On Akshaya Tritiya?Don’t perform Upnayana (wearing sacred thread or something like that)Don’t perform Udhyapan (ending of fasts)House construction should not be initiated and if running already then should be avoided on the day of Akshaya Tritiya.
Don’t make the first entry to the house on this dayAvoid travelling on the day of Akshaya TritiyaPlanting a new tree is also prohibitedLegend Behind Akshaya TritiyaFestivals are always associated with one or morelegends. Same is the case with Akshay Tritiya. Let’s see what lies behind the existence of this glorious festival of Akshay Tritiya:The most famous legend behind Akshaya Tritiya is of Lord Krishna and his best friend Sudama. Sudama was the childhood friend of Lord Krishna. He had a weak financial background. One day, in the scarcity of essential wealth, he decided to approach Lord Krishna to seek help.
As a gift, he brought Poha (rice flakes) along with him. As he reached Krishna’s luxurious palace, he felt so ashamed for bringing such a poor gift for his rich friend. He tried to hide the pouch containing Poha. However, Krishna was quite smart. He immediately recognized his dear friend’s attempt of hiding something and asked him to show. Sudama was too shy to bring his hands fore. So, Krishna took the lead for finding out what he was hiding. He simply held Sudama’s hands and brought them in front. Finally, he got to know what his dear friend Sudama was hiding.Lord Krishna became so delighted seeing Poha, as it was brought by his childhood best friend Sudama. He couldn’t stop himself a moment more and started enjoying the savory.
Further, he followed the entire process of ‘Atithi Devo Bhava’ (the guest is like God) properly to give a grand welcome to his dear friend Sudama. Seeing the hospitality of his friend, Sudama was so overwhelmed that he started crying and embraced Lord Krishna. While all this was going on, Sudama couldn’t say a word about his financial trouble. He didn’t forget, but he was too hesitant to speak up. Finally, he turned back home empty-handed. As soon as he reached his place, the sight left Sudama awestruck. His old tattered hut was transformed into a magnificent palace.All of his family members were dressed in the royal attires. Everything around looked fabulous. It didn’t take a moment more for Sudama to realize that it was nothing other than the glorious boon of Lord Krishna, where he got blessed with a lot more of wealth than he expected of. Now, thething to be noted is that the day was of Akshay Tritiya.
Hence, the day of Akshay Tritiya is considered quite auspicious for material gains and unending wealth.Indeed, Akshay Tritiya is a wonderful festival. You must have enjoyed the article. The legend behind Akshaya Tritiya is undoubtedly interesting. We hope you all get blessed like Sudama this Akshay Tritiya. Just keep your faith high and worship Lord Vishnu (Lord Krishna is one of the ten incarnations of Lord Vishnu) on this glorious day of Akshaya Tritiya.With this article, we hope you will change your life by following the simple steps mentioned above.
These methods can at least give some food to your mind and soul, after all these are more about spirituality. So, if not material happiness, you may at least get a part of spiritual delight. Akshay Tritiya is indeed a significant festival. Make the most out of it and change your life.Happy Akshaya Tritiya 2016!
