What is Gita Jayanti?
Gita Jayanti is celebrated by Hindu in order to celebrate the birthday of Bhagvad Gita, which is considered the sacred text of Hindu. It is celebrated every year in the month of December and January. This is celebrated a day in which Sanjaya has narrated the dialogue between Arjuna and Shri Krishna to king Dhristrashtra. All these come to us in the form of his famous teachings.
History and Celebration of Gita Jayanti
History of Gita Jayanti
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The legend related to this festival is that some spiritual message is given in Bhagvad Gita by the lord himself. It contains some lessons on philosophy along with wisdom. It gives the message on life to all people irresespective of caste, color and creed. This sacred text was given to us six thousand years ago. All the teachings of Bhagvad Gita are based on Upanishads. The teachings of this sacred text explain the performance of person along with his duty in the society.
Importance of Gita Jayanti
As this festival is celebrated the birthday of Bhagvad Gita which is important in all respects related to
- Power and wisdom of all texts available in it.
- Helps to strengthen the person in case when he feels week.
- It teaches us to resist unrighteousness and to embrace righteousness.
Celebration of Gita Jayanti
This day is celebrated by the arranging the various competitions between the age group of 16-30 years. The competitions include elocution competitions, poetry competitions along with Shlok competitions which may elaborate and explain the meaning of life along with its application. As this day is celebrated by the most of the youth, they may able to put that thought into practical action. All these competitions may help to increase enthusiasm into god’s work.
This day is also celebrated in schools by arranging many competions related to this field only along with performing some cultural functions. This day is also celebrated in schools along with colleges in which many other competitions related to this field are also performed. In colleges they have also been conducting many other competitions in which it helps the entire people to popularize the teachings of Bhagvad gita.