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Gita Jayanti is birthday of Bhagvad Gita, the sacred text of Hindus. It's celebrated on the Shukla Ekadashi, 11th day of waxing moon of Margashirsha month of the Hindu calendar. It is believed the "Bhagavad Gita" was revealed to Arjuna by Lord Krishna Himself in the battlefield of Kurukshetra (in present-day Haryana, India).^[1] The text is written in third person, narrated by Sanjaya to King Dhritarashtra as it transpired between Sri Krishna and Arjuna. Sanjaya, the secretary of the blind King Dhritarashtra, had been blessed by his Guru, Ved Vyasa, with the power to remotely view the events taking place on the battlefield as they transpired.^[2].

Background

The discourse of Bhagavad Gita took place just before the start of the Kurushektra war. This is the brief history prior to that:

After several attempts at reconciliation failed, war was inevitable. Out of pure compassion and sincere love for His devotee and best friend, Arjuna, Lord Krishna decided to become his charioteer during the battle. The day of the war finally came and both armies gathered on the battlefield face to face. Just as the battle was about to start, Arjuna asks Lord Krishna to drive the chariot to the middle of battlefield in between both armies to have a look at the opposing armies. Seeing his Grandsire Bhishma who raised him with great affection since childhood, and his teacher Dronācārya who had trained him to become the greatest archer, Arjuna's heart began to melt. His body started to tremble and his mind got confused. He became unable to perform his duty as a Kshatriya (warrior). He felt weak and sickened at the thought that he would have to kill his relatives, his friends and revered persons in this confrontation. Being very despondent, he told his friend Krishna of his sudden change of heart, and turned to Him for advice. The conversation that ensued, Lord Krishna's advice and teachings to Arjuna, is what is known now as the Bhagavad Gita, an ancient scripture and non-sectarian philosophical work.

Celebration

Gita Jayanti is celebrated worldwide by all devotees of Lord Krishna (followers of Sanatana Dharma), who revere Bhagavad Gita as their Divine Mother because she teaches (in a non-sectarian and scientific manner) how to re-establish our lost relationship with God Almighty (The Supreme).

It is generally observed by en-masse recitation of all 700 verses of the Gita chanted throughout the day. Devotees also fast on this day since it is an Ekadashi day (Ekadasi is the eleventh day of the waxing moon and waning moon) – it occurs twice every lunar month and is observed by fasting from grains and lentils (peas, beans, dhals) by those who seek to progress spiritually. Bhajans and Poojas are held on this day. In places where this festival is celebrated grandly, stage play and Gita chanting competitions are held for kids to show their talents as a way to encourage their interest in reading Gita. Yogis, Sanyasins and learned scholar gives talks and held forums of this holy scripture. Leaflets, pamphlets and books containing the essence of Gita are distributed to the public. It is especially auspicious to distribute free copies of the Gita on this holy day.

International Gita Mahotsav 2016

In 2016, Government of Haryana organized International Gita Mahotsav from December 6 to 10 to mark the Gita Jayanti. Pranab Mukherjee, President of India was to inaugurate the Mahotsav, but later it was done by Kaptan Singh Solanki, Governor of Haryana and Manohar Lal Khattar, Chief Minister.^[3]

International Gita Mahotsav 2017

In 2017, Gita Mahotsav was organized on November 25 to December 3, inaugurated by Ram Nath Kovind, President of India.^[4]

Gita Aarti

Bhagavad Gita Aarti^[5] ({{lang-hi|भगवद गीता आरती}}) or Gita Aarti is a prayer found in Sreemad Bhagavad Gita shastra which summarizes the glory and importance of the Bhagavad Gita itself. The texts was originally revealed in the classical language of Sanskrit spoken on the Indian sub-continent.

Aarti can be spoken or sung with musical instruments to give more effect to the workship. Aarti's are usually performed at the end of the puja ritual. It is said that if there was any flaw in the puja then its fulfillment can be done by the aarti.^[6]

Lyrics

Key words

Eligibility

"According to Lord Krishna, those who aren't religious are considered as not eligible to know about Bhagavad Gita." shastra which may include associated texts and Aarti, Lord Krishna while delivering the Bhagavad-Gita on the battlefield of Kurukshetra in 3102 B.C.; just prior to the commencement of the Mahabharata war, has also confirmed the same in the 18 Chapter (verse-18-67).

Note

Reading Gita usually starts with Gita Dhyanam and the Geeta aarti sometime either found at the beginning or end of all the Gita chapters.^[11]^[12]

References

1. ^{{cite web|url=http://bhagavad-gita.org/Gita/intro.html|title=Bhagavad-Gita: Chapter|website=bhagavad-gita.org}}
2. ^Bhagavad Gita Ch 18 Txt 75.
3. ^{{cite news|title=Gita mahotsav begins in Kurukshetra - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/Gita-Mahotsav-begins-in-Kurukshetra/articleshow/55843329.cms|accessdate=25 December 2017|work=The Times of India}}
4. ^{{cite news|title=Mauritius to partner with Haryana for Geeta Mahotsav - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/gurgaon/mauritius-to-partner-with-haryana-for-geeta-mahotsav/articleshow/61272763.cms|accessdate=25 December 2017|work=The Times of India}}
5. ^{{cite web | url=https://archive.org/stream/HindiBookAartiSangrahCompletebyGitaPress/Hindi%20Book-Aarti-Sangrah%20%28Complete%20%29by%20Gita%20Press#page/n122/mode/1up | title=Hindi Book Aarti Sangrah ( Complete ) by Gita Press | publisher=Gita Press | accessdate=20 October 2017}}
6. ^{{cite web | url=https://archive.org/stream/HindiBookAartiSangrahCompletebyGitaPress/Hindi%20Book-Aarti-Sangrah%20%28Complete%20%29by%20Gita%20Press#page/n3/mode/1up | title=What is Aarti and How it should be done by Gita Press | publisher=Gita Press | accessdate=20 October 2017}}
7. ^{{cite web | url=http://www.sanatanjagruti.org/bhakti/bhagavad-gita-aarti | title=भगवद् गीता आरती - संगीत साथ | publisher=Sanatanjagruti.org}}
8. ^{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=ItkqDwAAQBAJ&lpg=PA373&dq=bhagavad%20gita%20aarti&pg=PA374#v=onepage&q=bhagavad%20gita%20aarti&f=true | title=BHAGAVAD-GITA (VERSES & MEANING) | publisher=Central Chinmaya Mission Trust | author=Swami Chinmayananda}}
9. ^{{cite web | url=http://www.gita-society.com/pdf/gita-arati.pdf | title=Gita Arati | publisher=Gita Society | accessdate=19 October 2017}}
10. ^{{cite web|url=http://bhagavad-gita.org/Gita/verse-18-63.html|title=Bhagavad-Gita: Chapter 18, Verse 67|website=bhagavad-gita.org}}
11. ^{{cite web | url=https://sanskritdocuments.org/doc_giitaa/bhagvadnew.html?lang=sa | title=ShrImad Bhagavad Gita | accessdate=20 October 2017}}
12. ^{{cite web | url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Visakhapatnam/nri-sisters-recite-700-gita-slokas-from-memory/article19437392.ece | title=NRI sisters recite 700 Gita slokas from memory | work=RAJAMAHENDRAVARAM | accessdate=20 October 2017}}