Why is Makhan-Mishri enjoyed on Shri Krishna Janmashtami?
Sri Krishna Janmashtami, celebrated on the Ashtami date of Bhadrapada month, is not just a festival, but a confluence of devotion, love and traditions. On this day, Laddu Gopal is decorated in temples and houses, tableaux are made and various types of bhog are offered. There is a enjoyment in these bhogas that looks everywhere and that enjoyment is Makhan-Mishri. But behind this sweet enjoyment, not just the taste, but the deep spiritual story is hidden.
On Janmashtami, the Leela of Shri Krishna which less people know. The enjoyment of Makhan-Mishri is not just a tradition, but the message of devotion. Make the heart clean, keep speech sweet and do devotion to love, this is considered the true worship of Shri Krishna. It is described in the Puranas that Makhan-Mishri’s enjoyment, Krishna’s Makhanchori Leela is a symbol of love and simplicity in devotion.
Makhan- Symbol of Nirmal Bhakti
According to the scriptures and folklore, Bal Gopal loved Makhan so much that he used to secretly enter the house of Gwalins and take out the Makhan. This is why he is called Makhanchor. The Puranas say that the Makhan that is separated from milk is pure and pure. It is a symbol of that serene devotion. Devotees believe that just as you have to churn with hard work to get Makhan, in the same way, meditation and devotion have to be switched to reach God.
Mishri- Message of sweet speech
The meaning of Mishri is not just sweetness, but a symbol of sweetness and positivity in life. It is believed that Mishri’s enjoyment with Makhan on Janmashtami gives the message that sweet voice is also necessary with pure heart. The gopis believed that when Makhan is stolen from Kanha’s hand, Mishri’s sweetness increases her love in it.
Importance of Janmashtami night
Shri Krishna was born on the Ashtami Tithi of Bhadrapada Krishna Paksha and Rohini Nakshatra on midnight. It is believed that Nandlal, who is born at 12 o’clock at night, offers happiness and prosperity in the house by offering Makhan-Mishri, it removes the sweetness of the members of the house. Also, love increases in relationships and children are protected. In many places, this enjoyment is decorated in silver utensils in temples, which increases coolness in it. Later devotees receive it as offerings.
Dahi-Handi and Makhan Leela
Another famous event related to Janmashtami is Dahi-Handi. This is a symbolic glimpse of Makhan theft pastimes, in which the young team of youth gets curd and Makhan by bursting the high tied handi.
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