Guest guest Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 Dear ramya ~ what a wonderful story! And what a lesson. I loved reading the story behind the Holi celebration. I'm sure that most of the festivals, if not all, celebrated in India have a spiritual story or basis such as this. I'm so glad you shared this with us. I have been aware of Holi for many years, and the use of color to celebrate ... but this enriches it so much. : ) Jai Maa Jai Swamiji ramya wrote: ....Now, Prahlad's father heard all this and was VERY upset. He tried to persuade his son that he should stop and desist - from praying to Vishnu. But that was to no avail.The king got sooooo mad -- that he actually had his son thrown from a mountain cliff to be killed -- but Lord Vishnu miraculously saved Prahlad.The king had a sister by name of Holika. She had a boon from the fire God (Agni) that fire would not burn her. So she told her brother "Don't worry, i will take my nephew in my lap and jump in the fire. My nephew will die."She picked up little boy Prahlad who was chanting God's name with faith and a pure heart. She sat in the fire and the fire burnt her and saved Prahlad -- How come? Lord Vishnu saved Prahlad and the fire God told Holika "I gave you the boon for your safety not for you to harm others."So we learn two things: (a) Have faith in God. He will always take care of us (like he did Prahlad)!(b) Whatever boons or gifts are granted to us - last as long as we use them for helping and not for harming.So...we celebrate Holi in memory of Holika and Prahlad. In many places, a bonfire is burnt on Holi night remembering the victory of pure faith and goodness over selfishness and meanness A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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