| Amavasya inspires spiritual enlightenment at Ved Mandir, Yol | | Swami Ram Swarup Ji emphasizes Vedic wisdom, rejects superstitions during 66th day of 78-day Vedic Yajna | |  Early Times Report
YOL (HIMACHAL PRADESH), June 16: At Ved Mandir, Yol, where a 78-day continuous Yajna dedicated to the study and practice of the four Vedas is underway, the 66th day witnessed an enlightening discourse by Swami Ram Swarup Ji, Yoga Acharya, who addressed devotees on the spiritual significance of Amavasya (new moon day).Swami Ji explained that Amavasya is an auspicious day when the Sun and Moon appear together in alignment. Symbolically, the Sun represents brilliance, energy, and radiance, while the Moon signifies peace, joy, and contentment. Their union, he said, inspires the emergence of divine virtues such as strength and bliss in human life.
Citing Atharvaveda Mantra 7/79/1, Swami Ji elaborated that on this sacred day, spiritually enlightened and Vedic scholars ("Devas") come together to perform shreshtha yajna (noble sacrificial rituals). Through such yajnas, devotees attain completeness in their spiritual practices and divine grace, as expressed in the Vedic blessing "nah yajñam piprhi," meaning the fulfillment of sacred offerings and spiritual efforts.
He further explained the Vedic blessing "suviram rayim dhehi," signifying the granting of prosperity enriched with virtuous and capable progeny, thereby promoting a life of righteousness and strength. Swami Ji added that Amavasya is a time when both the realized (siddhas) and the seekers (sadhakas), along with divine forces, participate in spiritual harmony through yajna and worship of the Supreme Being.
However, he expressed concern that in modern times, Amavasya has often been misinterpreted by those unfamiliar with Vedic teachings as a day associated with spirits and superstitious practices. He firmly rejected such beliefs, stating that rituals such as animal sacrifice and alcohol consumption are contrary to Vedic principles and are considered sinful according to the scriptures. Swami Ji concluded by urging devotees to follow authentic Vedic wisdom, emphasizing that true spiritual progress lies in knowledge, yajna, and righteous living rather than superstition. |
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