Gita Jayanti 2024: Know When Is Gita Jayanti In December And What To Do At Home On This Day
On the Ekadashi of the Shukla Paksha in the Margashirsha month, Lord Krishna gave the Bhagavad Gita discourse to Arjuna at the start of the Mahabharata war. This day is celebrated as Gita Jayanti.
Gita Jayanti 2024: The Bhagavad Gita is the only scripture in the world that is celebrated with a special day of commemoration. It is the essence of all the Vedas, Upanishads, and Puranas. It is believed that anyone who applies the teachings of the Gita in their life will be free from even the greatest problems.
The Gita holds the secret to a happy life. Let’s explore when Gita Jayanti will be celebrated this December, the main reasons behind its celebration, and what should be done on this day.
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Gita Jayanti 2024 Date
Gita Jayanti is celebrated on the day of Mokshada Ekadashi. This year, Gita Jayanti will be observed on December 11, 2024. On this day, make sure to recite any one chapter of the Bhagavad Gita at home and offer prayers to Lord Krishna.
What To Do On Gita Jayanti
- Observe the Mokshada Ekadashi fast, as it helps ancestors attain salvation and brings blessings of success and peace from Lord Vishnu.
- If you can't recite the entire Bhagavad Gita, you can recite a few chapters.
- Donate money for the care of cows in a cow shelter (Goshala).
- You can also donate a copy of the Bhagavad Gita at a temple on this day.
Why Is Gita Jayanti Celebrated
The Bhagavad Gita is the only scripture that is celebrated with a special day of commemoration because the teachings in it were directly spoken by Lord Krishna. It is said that by receiving the supreme knowledge from the divine mouth of God, all sins, whether committed knowingly or unknowingly, are erased. Gita Jayanti is a day to remember and internalise the divine message of the Bhagavad Gita.
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