Who started the ancient tradition of gambling on Diwali night? Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati are said to have played backgammon – but does this game bring good fortune or destruction? Know what is the mythological story…
Gambling on Diwali: Many beliefs are followed during Lakshmi Puja on the night of Diwali. Every community worships Lakshmi and follows traditions in its own way, but the aim of all is to worship Lakshmi-Ganesh. In most of the houses, after Lakshmi Puja, gambling or cards are played, which is considered auspicious. The main purpose of gambling is to try your luck throughout the year. Although gambling is a social evil and the government is completely banning it because gambling causes losses in every aspect of life, still gambling on the night of Diwali has been a tradition. Let us know the advantages and disadvantages of gambling…
Mahadev and Goddess Parvati played backgammon
Gambling on the night of Diwali is considered auspicious because Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati played backgammon on the new moon day of Kartik month. Lord Mahadev was defeated in this game, and from here the tradition of gambling on the night of Diwali began. However, there is no evidence regarding this in any scripture; It is completely based on religious beliefs.
There is a belief regarding gambling. The night of Diwali is considered the night of Mahanisha and is full of auspiciousness. Goddess Lakshmi is invoked during the puja on this night. Gambling on the night of Diwali is considered a symbol of victory or defeat. It is believed that whoever wins gambling on this night remains lucky throughout the year. Losing is considered a sign of financial loss. Gambling on Diwali night is considered auspicious. According to a survey, gamblers first gamble on Diwali night and then gradually become addicted to it. So, don’t let this game fool you.
Even the gods have suffered losses due to gambling
Even the gods have suffered losses due to gambling. Some people consider gambling on the night of Diwali to be inauspicious as it not only takes away the happiness and peace of the house, but also takes away Lakshmi. In the Mahabharata, Yudhishthira preaches after gambling that it is a destructive addiction and it is best to always stay away from it. This destructive game has caused terrible suffering not only to mankind but also to the gods. Balram also gambled, lost and was humiliated in the royal court. The Mahabharata war was fought because of gambling.
That’s why gambling is harmful
Gambling is a bad habit born from greed. To promote this, false and misleading concepts are spread which have neither spiritual, tantric nor social concern. Everything in this world is changeable. Even your looks, complexion, position, reputation and wealth. Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, is also said to be fickle, so it is a mistake to consider wealth as permanent. The idea of making money through gambling is not for capable, hard-working and enterprising people, but for inactive, incompetent and lazy people.
Does the enemy get destroyed on the night of Diwali?
This idea of destroying the enemy is merely a reflection of our desires. It is an imagination, the threads of which are woven into our intentions, purposes and thoughts. Just as an acacia tree cannot give mangoes, similarly negative seeds cannot give positive fruits. The only effective way to destroy enmity is not to destroy the enemies, but to destroy the enmity itself. And there is no better way to destroy enmity than forgiveness. Whatever we do will come back to us. Therefore, thinking of using Maran Prayog in the Mahanisha of Diwali, which has the potential to remove even the darkness of Amavasya, is both ignorant and a grave mistake.
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