Mumbai: Krishna Janmashtami, marking the birth of Lord Krishna, will be celebrated across India with grandeur on the Ashtami tithi of the Krishna Paksha in the Bhadrapada month. This year, the festival falls under an exceptionally auspicious yog, which is considered particularly beneficial for shaping children’s future. According to Hindu belief, rituals performed on this day yield swift results, opening pathways to success in education, career, and life.
Janmashtami is more than just a celebration – it is an opportunity for spiritual and family growth. Devotees believe that remembering Lord Krishna with devotion and praying for children’s welfare on this day brings visible positive changes. In this way, the festival holds not only deep religious significance but can also be a blessing for a child’s bright future.
Special worship of Bal Gopal
On Janmashtami morning, after taking a bath, devotees should place an idol or image of child Krishna (Bal Gopal) in their home temple. Together with children, offer butter and sugar, milk, and tulsi leaves as prasad. It is believed that this ensures Lord Krishna’s blessings on the younger members of the family, helping them progress in every field.
Chanting mantras for academic progress
Astrologers recommend that children recite the mantra ‘Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya’ 108 times on this day. This is said to enhance memory, concentration, and interest in studies. Parents are also encouraged to chant alongside their children to spread positive energy throughout the household.
Charity for career success
Donating books, pencils, notebooks, or other educational materials to underprivileged children on Janmashtami is believed to remove obstacles in one’s child’s career path. Such charity also fosters values of compassion and service in children.
Protection from the evil eye
On Janmashtami night, applying a sandalwood tilak on a child’s forehead and adorning them with a tulsi garland is thought to enhance their aura and protect them from negative energies. Scriptures describe tulsi as both sacred and protective.
Listening to Krishna’s life stories
Do not forget to narrate the story of Lord Krishna’s birth to children on this day. It helps instil religious and moral values, while inspiring qualities such as courage, justice, and compassion.
Spiritual significance and benefits
Hindu scriptures link Ashtami with the number 8, representing infinite energy and eternal progress. Lord Krishna, the eighth child of his parents, symbolised truth, justice, and duty. Performing Janmashtami rituals is believed to activate this spiritual energy in a child’s life.