Story Behind the Celebration of Akshaya Tritiya
Lord Krishna and Sudama
The most popular of the Akshaya Tritiya stories is the
legend of Lord Krishna and Sudama, his poor Brahmin youth companion. On this
day, the story goes, Sudama approached Lord Krishna's castle to demand him for
some monetary help. As a blessing for his companion, Sudama had simply a modest
bunch of beaten rice or 'poha'. He was absolutely embarrassed to offer it to
Lord Krishna, yet Lord Krishna took the pocket of "poha" from him and
savored having it.
God Krishna took after the standard of 'Atithi Devo Bhava'
or 'the visitor is similar to God' and treated Sudama like a lord. His poor
companion was so overpowered by the glow and friendliness indicated by Lord Krishna,
that he couldn't request the budgetary support and got back with practically
nothing.
When he came to his place, Sudama's old cottage was changed
into a royal residence! He discovered his family wearing illustrious clothing
and everything around was new and lavish. Sudama realized that it was a shelter
from Lord Krishna, who favored him with more than the riches he really expected
to request. Hence, Akshaya Tritiya is connected with material increases and
riches obtaining.
Beginning of Treta Yuga
As indicated by Hinduism, there are four ages in the
historical backdrop of humankind known as Yugas. In this the Treta Yuga is considered
to be the second. As specified by the history / Puranas, Akshaya Tritiya marks
the start of the Treta Yuga.
Alternate yugas are Satya Yuga, Dvaparayuga and Kaliyuga.
Treta Yuga comes after Satya Yuga, the period of flawless profound quality, and
goes before the Dvaparayuga. Lord Vishnu's 5th, 6th and 7th incarnations
happened in this yuga and were the highlights of the age.
Lord Ganesha Starts composing epic Mahabharata
Akshaya Tritiya is also believed to be the day when Ganesha,
the lord of intelligence and impediment evacuation, began composing the epic
Mahabharata to Ved Vyas' transcription.
Incarnation of Parashurama Avatar
Lord Vishnu incarnated Parashurama Avatar in Treta- Yuga to
annihilate kshatriyas lords who strayed from their way and had turned into an
extraordinary weight to Bhoomidevi (Mother Earth) and her child.
Fall of Ganges from Heaven
The river Ganges or Ganga, the biggest stream in the Indian
sub-landmass, is the national stream of India and the life saver of northern
and eastern India. Be that as it may, to the Hindu, it is considerably more
than that. The Ganga is the holiest of streams in Hinduism, accepted to have
dropped to earth from the sky on an Akshaya Tritiya day.
Akshaya Tritiya is considered to be the most auspicious
golden day of the year which is usually falls on the third day of the bright
day of Lunar Month of Vaisakha of the traditional hindu calendar. It
is very essential to worship AshtaLakshmi (8 forms of Goddess Lakshmi)
and Lord Kubera on this day of
Akshaya Tritiya to bring all good luck
and wealth.
Ashta Lakshmi and Kubera is a wonderful blessing to all those who are striving to prosper well in their material life. Therefore performing AshtaLakshmi Kubera Homam on the day of Akshaya Tritiya is that the wealth you accumulate by performing this ritual will stay and grow with you.
Do's
Must worship Goddess Lakshmi and Kubera on the occasion of Akshaya Tritiya
Chant Lakshmi and Kubera Mantra while doing puja
Observe fasting on the day of Akshaya Tritiya
Offer food to poor peoples.
Visit nearby Temples.
Don't s:
Should avoid eating Non-veg on this auspicious day.
Should not involve in any wrong doings.
Drinking alcohol or smoking is strictly avoidable while observing fasting.