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Kartik Mas: The Holiest Month in the Hindu Calendar :
Kartik Mas, also known as Damodar Mas, is considered the most sacred month in the Hindu calendar. This auspicious period, which usually falls between October and November, is deeply cherished by devotees as it is filled with spiritual significance, devotional activities, and divine blessings. It is said that spiritual practices performed during Kartik Mas yield a thousand times more benefits than in any other time of the year.
The month is named after Lord Kartikeya, but its connection with Lord Krishna is paramount. In the Srimad Bhagavatam, the Damodarashtakam prayers glorify Lord Krishna’s childhood pastime, where he was bound by Mother Yashoda with ropes around his waist. This is why the Lord is lovingly called "Damodar" during this month, symbolizing his deep love for his devotees and his willingness to be bound by that love.
One of the central practices during Kartik Mas is offering a ghee lamp to Lord Damodar. It is believed that by offering a lamp with devotion, one can receive the mercy of the Lord, and all sins from this life and past lives are eradicated. Devotees also observe fasting, recite scriptures like the Bhagavad Gita and Srimad Bhagavatam, chant the Hare Krishna Mahamantra, and engage in charity.
Kartik Mas is also associated with significant festivals like Diwali, the festival of lights, and Govardhan Puja, which celebrates Lord Krishna's lifting of Govardhan Hill to protect the residents of Vrindavan from torrential rains sent by Indra. Additionally, the festival of Tulsi Vivah, where the sacred Tulsi plant is ceremonially married to Lord Vishnu, also falls in this month, adding to its spiritual beauty.
The glory of Kartik Mas is highlighted in various Puranas and scriptures, which emphasize that even a small act of devotion performed during this time can bring immense spiritual upliftment. Whether it is offering a single lamp, chanting the Lord’s holy names, or simply meditating on His pastimes, everything brings multiplied results.
Devotees around the world celebrate Kartik Mas with great enthusiasm, visiting temples, lighting lamps, singing devotional songs, and engaging in acts of kindness and charity. The mood of the month is one of increased devotion, humility, and surrender to the Supreme Lord.
In conclusion, Kartik Mas is a golden opportunity for spiritual seekers to deepen their connection with the divine and purify their hearts. It is a time to reflect on the mercy and love of Lord Krishna, to engage in devotional service, and to spread light in the lives of others. By sincerely observing the practices of Kartik Mas, one can experience profound spiritual transformation and come closer to the eternal truth.
Let us take full advantage of this sacred month by increasing our devotion, offering lamps to Lord Damodar, and remembering that in this month, every act of love and surrender is cherished by the Lord Himself.
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