Akshya Tritiya- Holy day comes once in a year. Most of us are not even aware about the significance it holds in Hindu culture. Most of the people are not even aware about the significance this day holds. Most of the people consider it as day to buy gold. Well!! It is a way more important than only buying Gold. It is the day of Religion called “Humanity”.

Akshaya Tritiya is considered one of the most auspicious days of the Hindu Calendar. It is believed, any meaningful activity started on this day would be fruitful and successful. So you can Start with your business or  any other venture on the very day.

Background

• The word “Akshaya” means imperishable or eternal – that which never diminishes.
• Akshaya Tritiya is celebrated on the third day of the bright half of Vaishakh month (April-May). On this day , the Sun and Moon are at the ecstasy; they are simultaneously at their peak of brightness, which happens only once every year.
• Akshaya Tritiya, is  the birthday of Lord Parasurama, the sixth incarnation of Lord Vishnu.
• People do series of Pujas on this day, bathe in holy rivers, make a charity, offer barley in a sacred fire, and worship Lord Ganesha & Devi Lakshmi on this day.
• It is also known as “Akha Teej.”
• The day also marks the beginning of the “SatyaYug” or the Golden Age – the first of the four Yugas.

Stories:

• In the Puranas, the holy Hindu scriptures, there is a story  on the day of Akshay Tritiya,
  • Veda Vyasa along with Ganesha started writing the great epic Mahabharata.
  • Ganga Devi or Mother Ganges also descended on earth on this day.
  •  when the Pandavas were in exile, Lord Krishna, on this day, presented them an ‘Akshaya Patra,’ a bowl which would never go empty and produce an unlimited supply of food on demand.
  • That’s Why, On this day, It is considered holy to feed the poor and hungry. So do a good deed today, On way to buy gold, Please feed someone with food or clothes who need it the most.
• The most famous of the Akshaya Tritiya stories is the legend of Lord Krishna and Sudama.
  •   On this day, as the tale goes, Sudama came over to Krishna’s palace to request him for some financial help. As a gift for his friend, Sudama had nothing more than a handful of beaten rice or ‘poha’. So, he felt ashamed to give it to Krishna, but Krishna took the pouch of ‘poha’ from him and relished having it.
  •  Krishna followed the principle of ‘Atithi Devo Bhava’ or ‘the guest is like God’ and treated Sudama like a king. His poor friend was so overwhelmed by the warmth and hospitality shown by Krishna, that he could not ask for the financial favor and came home empty handed. Lo and behold!
  •  When he reached his place, Sudama’s old hut was transformed into a palace! He found his family dressed in royal attire and everything around was new and expensive.
  •  Sudama knew that it was a boon from Krishna, who blessed him with more than the wealth he actually intended to ask for. Therefore, Akshaya Tritiya is associated with material gains and wealth acquisition.

Morale

•  This day does teaches us a lot about humanity
  • Begin with a new Venture like Business, Wedding or any other ritual on this holy day.
  • Feed a poor with food, clothes and other basic necessity because this is humanity and it is the best day to adopt a new religion today “Humanity”.
  • Take out 10 minutes from your busy schedule and pay thanks to the almighty because he has given you this life.
  • Treat your guest on the concept of “Athithi Devo Bhava”, irrespective of their caste, creed, colour and status.
  • Buy gold and invest.

“Happy Akshya Tritiya”

“Be happy and make others happy”