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kandurp
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Posted - 04 July 2004 : 19:12:21
What is so speacial about chaturmaas and when do the hindola mahotsav begin, what is also the significance of Hindola in Vaishnav sampraday.kandurp joshi
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shreekant22
PRO - Pushtikul.com / P.E.M. January 2004
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Posted - 06 July 2004 : 13:47:31
Jai Shree Krishna
Once, on being asked by Narad about the importance of Chaturmasya, lord Brahma said--' Chaturmasya is the period of four months during which lord Vishnu is believed to take rest in ksheer-sagar. So quite naturally, all the oceans, rivers and ponds are believed to attain divinity due to the presence of Lord Vishnu in ksheer-sagar during this period. This is the reason why great importance has been attached to taking holy bath during this period. A devotee, who observes austerities related with Lord Vishnu during these four months, becomes absolved of all his sins. All the deities are believed to dwell within Lord Vishnu during this period. Going on pilgrimage to holy places and taking holy dips in rivers bestow indescribable virtues.
A devotee must not forget to perform the rituals of 'Tarpan' after taking his daily bath. He should also observe abstinence and avoid indulging in sensual pleasures during this period of four months. There is special significance of making donations during this period, especially donating food-grains.
Continuing with the importance of austerities observed during Chaturmas, Lord Brahma said--' Human-beings are bundle of desires and long for worldly things. So, there is a great importance of abstinence and forsaking things, which one is very fond of. One who relinquishes his most favourite thing during this period gets the same thing in abundance in the next world.
Hindolas start from the Beej, Second day of ashad Vad, On 4th July, 2004, Sunday this year.
Regarding the Hindolas bhav, please read this article by Shree Bhagwat shah, which explains it very well:
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Acropolis/2425/monsoon.htm
Shree Vallabha dheesh ki jai
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kandurp
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Posted - 09 July 2004 : 15:05:19
Jai Shree Krushna,
Thank you very much Shree Kant bhai.
Kandurp
kandurp joshi
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