Today is Janmashtami, the auspicious birthday of Lord Krishna

The Dhaka Times Desk Today (Monday) is the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna, the founder of Sanatan Dharma and Prana Purusha Mahavatar, auspicious Janmashtami. However, due to the corona epidemic, there is no auspicious journey.

On this Mahapunya Tithi at the end of the Dwapara Yuga, Lord Krishna was born from the agonized blood of Devaki and Vasudeva imprisoned in the prison of the tyrant King Kansa in the city of Mathura.

The auspicious birth anniversary of Lord Krishna is being celebrated across the country on Monday (August 30) with great fervor and religious pomp and ceremony. On this occasion, President Md. Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina delivered separate messages. Today is a public holiday on the occasion of Janmashtami.

According to Sanatan religion, Lord Krishna appeared in this world to establish the rights of the weak against the oppressors and suppress the wicked and nurture the virtues. Lord Krishna, the giver of peace, appeared to bring peace to a world without peace. Lord Krishna is the great symbol of theology. He is Rishikrishna, Devtakrishna in the Vedas. In the Mahabharata, Rajarshikrishna, the ruler and protector of the people, Krishna is the warrior in the suppression of tyrants. Yadavakrishna in history, Satchidananda Vigraha Krishna in philosophy. In the Srimad Bhagava~ Gita there are references to Avatar Krishna, Philosopher Krishna, Purushottam Krishna, Deified Krishna. According to historians, Lord Krishna appeared in 900-1000 BC. At the time of his birth this Vishwa-Brahma was full of sin and anarchy. So Lord Krishna appeared to save mankind. Incarnating in various roles, Shri Krishna has left unique examples of life to the human race. For thousands of years the words of Lord Krishna have been stirring the whole world. Krishna's teaching is to establish peace by overcoming conflict and injustice. On this auspicious day one should take a vow to awaken the inner soul against all evil and evil forces.

The Dhaka Metropolitan Public Puja Celebration Committee took up detailed programs on the occasion of Janmashtami. The program included Gita Yajna at 8 am for the well being of the country and the nation. There is a discussion meeting at 2:30 pm. General Secretary of Awami League and Minister of Road Transport and Bridges Obaidul Quader will participate in the discussion meeting virtually as the chief guest.

Besides, Dhaka South City Corporation Mayor Barrister Sheikh Fazle Noor Tapas, Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Vikram Kumar Doraiswamy, Awami League Cultural Affairs Secretary Asim Kumar Ukil and Dainik Bhorer Paper Editor Shyamal Dutta will participate in the meeting.

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