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Buddha Purnima 2025: Celebrating the Light of Wisdom and Peace !

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  🌕 Buddha Purnima: Celebrating the Birth of Enlightenment Buddha Purnima , also known as Vesak or Gautam Buddha Jayanti , is one of the most spiritually significant festivals in the world. Celebrated by millions, it marks the birth, enlightenment, and Mahaparinirvana (death) of Lord Buddha , all of which, according to legend, occurred on the full moon day of Vaishakh month . ✨ Why Is Buddha Purnima Celebrated? Buddha Purnima celebrates: The Birth of Prince Siddhartha Gautama in Lumbini (modern-day Nepal) around 563 BCE. His Enlightenment under the Bodhi tree in Bodh Gaya, where he became the Buddha—“The Enlightened One.” His Attainment of Nirvana , which freed him from the cycle of birth and death. These events reflect the essence of Buddhism: peace, compassion, mindfulness, and self-realization. 🕊️ The Message of Lord Buddha Lord Buddha taught the world about: The Four Noble Truths – Understanding suffering and its cause. The Eightfold Path – A gui...

Celebrating Mahavir Jayanti: The Birth of Peace, Non-violence & Spiritual Wisdom

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  Mahavir Jayanti   one of the most significant festivals in Jainism, celebrates the birth anniversary of Lord Mahavir , the 24th Tirthankara. This sacred day is a reminder of his teachings on non-violence (Ahimsa), truth (Satya), celibacy (Brahmacharya), non-possessiveness (Aparigraha), and kindness toward all living beings . 🗓️ When is Mahavir Jayanti Celebrated? Mahavir Jayanti falls in the Hindu month of Chaitra (usually in March or April). In 2025, it will be celebrated with great reverence on April 10th . 🌿 Who Was Lord Mahavir? Born in 599 BCE in Kundagrama (present-day Bihar, India), Mahavir Swami was a prince who renounced worldly life at the age of 30 to seek spiritual awakening. After years of meditation and penance, he attained Keval Gyan (ultimate knowledge) and devoted his life to spreading the message of peace, compassion, and self-discipline. 🙏 Significance of Mahavir Jayanti Mahavir Jayanti isn’t just a religious celebration—it's a day that remind...