According to the Hindu Panchang, Gita Jayanti is celebrated every year on the Ekadashi of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Margashirsha.
This year, the 5162nd anniversary of the Bhagavad Gita will be observed on December 1. The day is also known as Mokshada Ekadashi. As per scriptures, it was on this very day that Lord Krishna imparted the divine knowledge of the Gita to Arjuna. The occasion marks the manifestation of the sacred Hindu scripture Shrimad Bhagavad Gita.
The Significance Of Gita Jayanti
The sacred text is believed to have been revealed on Margashirsha Shukla Paksha Ekadashi, the day when Lord Krishna guided Arjuna with spiritual wisdom on the battlefield of Kurukshetra. As per belief, observing a fast on this day purifies the mind, promotes good health, destroys sins, and brings peace and harmony into life. In Hinduism, Mokshada Ekadashi is also regarded as a spiritually transformative day that leads one towards liberation.
Five Key Teachings Of Lord Krishna In The Gita
Everything Happens for Good
Lord Krishna explains that whatever has happened, whatever is happening, and whatever will happen in life always happens for a good reason. Understanding this helps a person rise above sorrow and unnecessary worry, bringing clarity and peace into life.
Karma Makes a Person Great
Krishna emphasises that no one is born great; it is one’s actions that define greatness. He advises individuals to always follow the right path and engage in righteous deeds. Wrong actions lead to downfall and disrupt the course of life.
Stay Balanced in Success and Failure
The Gita teaches that the person who remains humble in success and unshaken in failure is the one who truly progresses. Both arrogance and despair weaken the mind, causing a person to lag behind.
What Is Meant for You Will Always Be Yours
According to Krishna, whatever truly belongs to you cannot be taken away by anyone. And whatever leaves your life was never meant for you. Realising this helps remove sorrow and emotional burdens.
Nothing Comes Before Time or Beyond Destiny
The Bhagavad Gita states that a person does not receive anything before the destined time or more than what fate allows. Therefore, instead of worrying about the future, one must continue performing their duties with sincerity. When the time is right, everything falls into place.