What is the main message of the Mahabharata?

 Main Message —

“ Women or Weak-Men cause destruction. So Be aware ”

In Mahabharata, women plays a stronger role than men. From Shantanu Ganga story to Gandhari's curse in the end, women are shown superior. They are even shown superior to God. They are not shown as devoted to husbands household or family but the other way around. Now think about the kind of women it depicts

Women in Mahabharata are decisive characters, controlling, reasonable and intellectual than their men counterparts around. Men also are shown as weak, which adds a strong bonus to destruction. Manhood is crushed pathetically, but presented in a great literary style. In some cases men are virtually absent (pandavas Father). Brotherhood, manhood, Fatherhood are all strategically erased in the epic.

Its a women who demanded Shantanu to never question her actions, which lead to 7 infanticide. Its a women who wins against the penance of a hermit (Parasara muni). Its a women who demanded her son (Vyasa) to copulate 3 women under emergency in between his meditation. It's a women whose behavior caused Vidur to be virtuous amidst the politics and hateful set up. It's women who builds up characters in pandavas and their cousins. It's a women who turns prostitue from piousness under influence of her mother in law. It's a women who broke her child's heart (Karna). It's women who even cursed the God. And so on…

So, you could finally conclude that Mahabharata is an epic that glorifies women ego, unbiased of any moral questions. It never depicts the feminine innocence that brings joy to the world, rather the rebellious traits in a women. It's an ancient text that rebels towards patriarchy, questions manhood, revolts masculinity only to bring bloodshed and immorality of highest kind. So, the advice is read the epic but with great caution towards the influence it brings upon your heart mind and soul.

OM BRAHMANAYE NAMAHA 🕉

What are the main attractions and spiritual significance of the new Ayodhya Ram Mandir?

Lord Sri Ram Mandir is known for its unique features.

Lord Rama : Lord Ram’s idol was sculpted by Arun Yogiraj , Mysuru based sculptor.

This 51 inch idol was sculpted according to ancient Shilpa Shastra.

Shaligram : Its main idols are sculpted from 60 million old Shaligram rocks.

These sacred stones were specifically sourced from Gandaki river in Nepal.

Surya Tilak : It is a rare temple where Sun rays touch it on specific days.

Lord Surya Narayan is Kuldev of Lord Sri Ram.

Architecture : This grand temple is built on Nagara style.

Nagara style is an ancient form of temple architecture.

Strong : Many architects believe, this shrine can last over 1000 years.

Interestingly, it was constructed without cement , iron and steel.

Grand : It has 392 pillars; 44 doors and a long wall.

It is also known for its 2100 kg Ashtdhatu (8 metals) bell.

Prayer : Sri Ganeshaya Namah Sri Ram Jai Ram Jai Jai Ram Namo Parvatipataye Har Har Mahadev

Jai Jai Jai Hanuman Gosai Kripa Karo Gurudev Ki Nai

Pic Credits : Google Images / Web

Who is the main murti at Vaishno Devi?

 Unlike many traditional Hindu temples, there is no main sculpted "murti" (idol or statue) . Instead, the Devi reveals herself in a natural petrified rock form known as the holy pindis.

The holy pindis are the main focus for devotees. These consist of three heads emerging from a single rock. Each head has a distinct color and texture. They symbolize the three Shaktis of the universe:

• Mata Maha Saraswati: On the left, with a whitish color, she represents the Supreme Energy of Creation and Satva Guna (purity, wisdom, and knowledge).
• Mata Maha Lakshmi: In the center, with a yellowish-red color, she represents the Supreme Energy of Maintenance and Rajas Guna (wealth, prosperity, and inspiration).
• Mata Maha Kali: On the right, and black in color, she represents the Supreme Energy of Dissolution and Tamas Guna (the power to conquer darkness and the unknown).

Mata Vaishno Devi is worshipped as the supreme form embodying all three of these divine energies. Sometimes, the Maha Lakshmi pindi is also referred to as the Vaishno Devi pindi.

While the natural rock pindis are the absolute focal point of worship, there are several precious modern sculpted images and idols accommodated on the holy platform behind the pindis.

• An image of Mahalakshmi made of 65 Tolas of gold, which was donated by Maharaja Pratap Singh (though sometimes commonly misattributed to Maharaja Gulab Singh)
• A golden image of Mata Vaishno Devi riding a lion, weighing 22 Tolas, which was donated by Dr. Karan Singh in 1977
• Two images of Mahasaraswati, one made of white marble in a sitting posture with four hands, and another cast in brass.
• Two modern images of Mahakali, one made of white marble and the other crafted from an alloy of eight metals (Ashtadhatu).

Despite the presence of these ornate donated idols, the Shrine Board officially guides pilgrims to focus their attention entirely on the natural rock pindis. To ensure that devotees are not distracted from the true Sanctum Sanctorum, the donated idols located behind the pindis are deliberately covered with a curtain during darshan times.

Jay Maa Pindirani