Akshaya Thrithiyai

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Shankaram Siva Shankaram!!

 

Akshaya Thrithiyai is considered auspicious for Lord Rama and

Lord Parasurama.

Also In the VarahaNrisimha shrine at Simhachalam, Vizag,

the idol is kept covered with sandal paste coating.

It is only on AkshayaThrithiyai that the sandal paste is cast off

and the devotees get darshan of VarahaNrisimha idol in all Its

resplendent glory. Entire Vizag dazzles with the brightness.

 

Here is an article from Chennaionline.com on Akshaya Thrithiyai :

 

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Akshya Trithiyai - Symbol of Flourishing Fortunes -- May 15, 2002

 

According to Vedic astrologers the Akshaya Tritiya is one of the most

important days of the Vedic Calendar.

 

On that day the sun, Surya, and the moon, Chandra, are simultaneously

at their peak of brightness. This year, Akshaya Tritiya falls on a

day when Seven planets occupy a single rasi. It was, according to the

Vedic texts, on this day and with this astrological aspect that the

ancient

 

Rishis performed the first yagya in the history of mankind. This

yagya also marked the start of a time regarded as the Golden Age of

Indian culture, when man began to live life totally in accord

with Cosmic Law.

 

Akshaya Tritiya, the third day of the bright half of Chithirai, is

considered one of the foremost sacred day of the year.

The word Akshaya means that which never diminishes, hence

beginnings made or valuables bought on this day are considered

certain to bring luck and success. All over India people celebrate

weddings, plan new business ventures, purchase gold, long journeys

and other events on this day. Akshaya Tritiya is traditionally the

birthday of Parshurama, the sixth incarnation of Vishnu.

 

There is a tale in the Mahabharata to highlight the importance of

Akshaya Thrithiyai. Narrating the story, Sri.Venkatakrishna

Bhattachariar of Sri. Parthasarathy Devasthanam said, " When the

Pancha Pandavas along with their spouse Draupati were in exile, a

bowl (Akshaya Pathram) had been given to Draupati by Lord Krishna,

with the help of which she was able to serve food to the Pandavas.

It was just sufficient to satisfy their hunger. One day,

Sage Durvasa, who was known for his short temper, wanted to test

the Pandavas. He along with all his followers reached the forest

where the Pandavas were living and asked Draupati to keep food

ready for them when they would return after a bath in a nearby river.

By then she and the Pandavas had already finished their lunch, and

the 'bowl' was almost empty, with just a grain of rice left in it.

Fearing the wrath of the Sage, Draupati prayed fervently to Lord

Krishna, her saviour. Her prayers were answered. Lord Krishna ate the

one grain of rice that was still there, and lo! Durvasa and the other

guests returned from the river just to tell the Pandavas that already

they felt as if they had had a good lunch and their stomachs were

full. " No wonder, Draupati heaved a sigh of relief!

 

The belief is that, it is good if we buy something like gold, silver

or new clothes. Jewellers use this opportunity to induce customers to

buy ornaments by announcing good offers. This is also an occasion to

do Annadanam to the poor.

 

Krishnavatara teaches us how to live without being affected by

outside inhibitions. This is the essence and doctrine of the Bhagavat

Gita. The underlying reality that is lying latent in the heart

of the individual is one with the undying reality that is permeating

the entire Universe.

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