HAPPY DIWALI !!! MANGALASASANAMS !

Priya Bhagavad Bandhus !
Jai Srimannarayana !


DEEPAVALI is a grand festival of LIGHTS. People Celebrate this occasion to remember that Lord Krishna killed demon Narakasura. Narakasura wanted all the enjoyments for himself. Narakasura was the king of Praagjyothishpur. He used the greatest of the technologies to protect his kingdom. If there is anything
beautiful in the world, he would by hook or crook, bring it to his kingdom and enjoy it. In this process, he brought 16000 beautiful girls from different kingdoms. They were forcibly brought to his kingdom. But, no body else was ever able to enter his kingdom because of the strong security around his kingdom.

When Narakasura started to harm Rushis and devotees of God, then, Lord Krishna wanted to kill him and free all the sufferers from his clutches. But, Narakasura was the son of Mother Earth. So unless she agrees, Lord Krishna doesn't want to put an end to him. Before going to the battle, he went to
Satyabhama, (the incarnation of mother earth) and explained the wickedness of Narakasura to her. She felt very much for all the sins of Narakasura and she wanted Narakasura to be killed. Satyabhama being a valorous lady, got motivated and requested Lord Krishna that she would join Him in the battle.
Lord Krishna also explained the terrific scene of the battle field and discouraged her accompaniment. Though Lord Krishna outwardly refused her in the beginning, finally, as she was firm in her decision, Lord Krishna took her to the battle.

Lord Krishna broke all the security rings of Pragjyothishapura and fought with Narakasura. Even after long battle, Lord Krishna only defended himself and posed as if he is becoming weak. Satyabhama observing this situation insists Lord Krishna to Kill Narakasura at once. Then, having taken consent from the
mother, Lord Krishna easily killed Narakasura. That night is the 14th day (Chathurdasi) of the waning moon during the month of Aswiyuja. Hence, this day became popular as Naraka Chathurdasi. All the imprisoned 16000 girls have requested Lord Krishna to accept them. Then Lord accepted them and took them to
Matthura.

People in the kingdom celebrated the victory of good over the evil. During Narakasura's rule people lived in the darkness and suffered a lot. With the death of Narakasura, their sufferings have come to an end. So they lighted up many lights all over, to dispel darkness and also burnt crackers to mark the
death of evil. They decorated their houses and streets with rows of lights , joined together to pray Lord, prepared sweets and shared them with one and all.

In short, this is the story behind the celebration of this Deepavali festival. People also perform Lakshmi Puja in the evening of this day for the sake of wealth and prosperity.

However, the greed, to forcibly gain other's belongings also and enjoy, is Narakasura. The cravings of the senses beyond the limits of the necessities will make the mind a 'Narakasura'. Such Narakasuras exist always, even among many of us. When mind refuses to accept good, or tries to harm the devotees of
Lord, that is an indication of the evility of Narakasura. Let this Deepavali put an end to all such Narakasuras. May the dazzling divine lights lit by our Acharyas dispel the darkness of ignorance and fill all our hearts with Love and devotion towards the Lord.

We offer our Mangalasasanams to you all on this auspicious occasion.

Jai Srimannarayana !
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