International Student Day

Sanskrit sloka on students

यथा हि चक्रं परिवर्तते सततं,

तथा विद्या च परिवर्तते निरन्तरम्।

विद्यार्थिनां चेतसि सदा परिवर्तना,

नवीनं ज्ञानं सततं हि दीप्यते॥

Meaning: "Just as a wheel is constantly turning, so too is knowledge continuously evolving. In the minds of students, there must always be change, as new knowledge constantly illuminates."

This shloka encourages students to embrace change, reminding them that learning is a dynamic, ongoing process that requires openness to new ideas and adaptability.

Background:

The date of 17th November was chosen to be the International Students' Day due to the events that unfolded in Prague during World War II. Nine students were executed without trial in concentration camps on the 17th November 1939. Nowadays, November 17 marks a celebration of multiculturalism of international students. Understanding the history of world politics, "Students are the carriers of change" Students have become examples of great political, social and economic change. Every year on the 17th of November, World Student Day is celebrated around the world in a deeply non-political and multicultural way.

Today is the day of the Nazi soldier's assassination and arrest of students at various universities in the Czech Republic in 1939, and the student's martyrdom, remembering the incident and the entire global community commemorates this day.

In Nepal too, the participation of students in various stages of movement and transformational steps is very important, The great politicians of the country have learned the virtues of politics by participating in the student movement since their student days. There are both good and bad sides to student politics. It is important to be independent, impartial and neutral in acquiring education.

Meaningful wishes of this day

Brischik Sankranti

In Nepal, meanwhile, winter has begun soon. By the end of the festivals, cold breezes had started the winter, hadn't it?

No matter how, now the Mangsir month has started, warm welcome to all in the Mangsir of 2082 BS.

This month is full of weddings, vows and other auspicious occasions. Clothing stores or gold shops are crowded. Wedding carriages and the joyous participation of the people on the streets, the sound of bands and panche baja with songs are seen often. From today the Sun enters Brischik from Tula, hence today is also called Brischik Sakranti. In the Hindu calendar, there are 12 Sankrantis of 12 months in total and today is the eighth Sankranti of this year.

Stay warm, stay happy and enjoy the day.

Bhaumashtami Vrata

शुद्धे तिथौ च शुभे दिव्ये, अष्टम्यां व्रतमाचरेत्।

देवीं दुर्गां समाराध्य, पापं नश्यति तत्क्षणम्॥

On the pure and auspicious occasion of Aṣṭamī, one should observe the vrata. By worshiping Goddess Durga, all sins are destroyed instantly.

Bhaumashtami is the name given to Ashtami that falls on a Tuesday.

This day is considered especially sacred and energetic. Worshiping Shakti (power) on the day of Ashtami yields significant benefits. On Bhaumashtami, there is a tradition of worshiping and offering devotion to Goddess Gorakhkali. At the Gorakhkali temple in Gorkha, devotees gather in significant numbers today for special worship. Bhaumashtami Vrat also involves the worship of Mars (Mangal) and the performance of rituals for planetary peace.

Followers of Sanatan Dharma observe and commemorate every festival in their unique ways.

During Bhaumashtami Vrat, the worship of Mars (Mangal) and rituals for planetary peace are particularly performed.

On Bhaumashtami, there is a special tradition of worshiping and offering devotion to Goddess Gorakhkali. Devotees gather in large numbers for special worship at the Gorakhkali temple in Gorkha today.

As with other vrats, there is a practice of waking up early in the morning, bathing, singing devotional songs, performing rituals, and studying and internalizing sacred scriptures. Best wishes to everyone on this year’s Bhaumashtami!

Gorakhkali Puja

Nepal and Gorakhkali vagwati- historical significance

Baba Gorakh and Gorakhkali vagwati are very important in Nepali history. The meeting between Prithvi Narayan Shah and Baba Gorakh, the vomit that fell on the feet of Prithvi Narayan Shah and the auspiciousness given by Baba Gorakh to Prithvi Narayan Shah that there will be victory wherever he bows is the reason for the energy and strength of Nepal's unification.The glory of Gorakhnath Baba, a unique devotee of Baba Machindranath, is special in the Sanatan community of Nepal, India and all over the world.

Gorkha, the district of origin of Shah dynasty kings adjacent to the name of Baba Gorakh, and Gorakhkali temple have special importance in the former royal family of Nepal. It should be remembered that in the history of Baba Gorakh, the Gorakh palace and dynasty as well as the Gorakh temple in Pashupati's mrigasthali forest and Baba's 15-year meditation there are also connected.The Gorkha temple of Mrigasthali is in a state of neglect due to lack of protection and management.

In the Gorkha Darbar area is the shrine of Gorakhkali Devi. This Peetha is considered as the Kool Devi of the Shah Dynasty. It is customary to worship Gorkhali on Paush Krishna Ashtami. Today, a special puja is performed at the Gorakhkali temple in Gorkha.

It has been a tradition for hundreds of years to bring Jamara to Kathmandu on Phulpati day in this Gorakhkali temple. In the post-republic years, such customs have not been given much attention, although the importance of Baba Gorakh and Gorakhkali Devi in ​​the protection of Nepalese land has been incomparable.

Nepali people need more blessings from Baba Gorakh and Gorakhkali Devi to protect cows.

Gorakh Sandesh (Message)

Gorakh message

Guru Gorakhnath says - "The journey of the temples and shrines is Suno Yatra" meaning the pilgrimage of the temples etc. are spiritually meaningless, equal to zero, soulless – unless we are able to spread love to every being in this cosmos.

देवल जात्रा सुंनि जात्रा, तीरथ जात्रा पाणीं ।

अतीत जात्रा सुफल जात्रा, बोलै अमृत वाणी ।।

Yes, the role of temples is very important in terms of religion and culture, but if there is a pilgrimage but there is no faith, there is no emotion and there is no devotion, then what is the use of just doing a "deval pilgrimage"? Do not worship people who worship idols! Run to temple but can't make the house a temple! Worshiping the deity of the temple but unable to awaken divinity in himself! Offering fruit, offerings, etc. to the deity made of stone in a small area and complex, but not accepting that the divinity resides in every human, animal and bird! And unable to serve! Seeing such religious pretentiousness, Guru Gorakhnath made a sharp satire in Khadi language (Prakrit language, folk language, rural language). Glory be to Baba Gorakhnath and Gorakhkali Bhagwati forever.

Infinite love of Gorakhkali Puja.

Gopashtami vrata

An Asthami for the protection of mother cow

Gopastami falls on Kartik Shukla Ashtami. This Tithi is associated with the security of Gaumata, the mother cow. Names like Gwala, Gopal, and Gobind have come to prominence due to the love and care of Gaumata. Even Krishna's favorite name is Gobinda, in this context Gopasthami's relevance is connected.

On the seventh day of Kartik Shukla, Lord Krishna held the Gorvadhan Mountain for the protection of Cow, caretakers (Gwala and Gopinis).

And on the eighth day, that is, on the Ashtami Tithi, Indra himself came down from heaven to meet Lord Krishna abandoning his ego. Since Kamadhenu anointed Lord Krishna as Krishna raised the mountain for the protection of cows, Lord Krishna's name remained Govinda from that day.

Gopasthami, which has been celebrated since that day of Dwaparyug, is still being celebrated to this day.

Today, it is customary to greet cows and to serve cows as human beings. Donations to Gaushala and Gaumatas today give positive energy to life, best wishes to all on this year's Gopasthami Tithi. It's getting colder, take care of yourself.