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Nilimp Tripathi Ji's discourse on the Amarnath legend at Maharishi Ashram
PRAYAGRAJ [Maha Media]: The Maharishi Vedic Pandits of the Maharishi Organization continued their daily recitation of the 1,331 verses of the Rudrashtadhyayi and performed a havan at the Maharishi Ashram, located on the banks of the Sangam in Arail, Prayagraj, on Saturday.
The ongoing Shri Devi Bhagwat Mahapuran Kathamrit Pravah, led by renowned Katha Vyas, Acharya Dr. Nilimp Tripathi Ji, captivated a large audience today with its rich narratives and profound insights into the divine. Tripathi Ji commenced the session by highlighting the immense fortune of those who have embraced Dharma and are present at Teerth Prayag during the Maha Kumbh. He emphasized that their presence is a testament to the grace of Devi Bhagwat, suggesting that without divine will, such an assembly would be impossible. Continuing his discourse, Tripathi Ji elaborated on the nine forms of the Goddess, as described in sacred scriptures. He enumerated these forms, each representing a unique aspect of the divine feminine: Shailputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Skandamata, Katyayani, Kalratri, Mahagauri, and Siddhidatri.
Recalling the previous day's narrative, Tripathi Ji revisited the poignant tale of Devi Sati. He then transitioned to the birth of Sati in her next incarnation as Parvati. He described her divine marriage to Lord Shiva. A pivotal part of today's Katha centered around the legend of Amarnath. Tripathi Ji narrated how Parvati, deeply content in her union with Shiva, expressed her longing to understand the mystery of his immortality. She questioned why she was bound to the cycle of birth and death, while Shiva remained untouched by time. Parvati implored Shiva to reveal the secret of his eternal existence.
Tripathi Ji further explained that Lord Shiva agreed to reveal the secrets of immortality. They traveled to the Amarnath cave, where Lord Shiva began narrating the Amar Katha. However, Parvati fell asleep during the narration. Unbeknownst to Shiva, two pigeons perched nearby were attentively absorbing every word, punctuating the narrative with their cooing. Mistakenly believing Parvati was listening, Shiva continued the discourse. Upon concluding the Katha, Shiva discovered Parvati asleep. He then realized that the two pigeons had overheard the sacred narrative. Consumed by divine anger, Shiva prepared to punish the birds. However, the pigeons, filled with remorse, pleaded for mercy. They argued that their death would invalidate the very tale of immortality they had just heard. They beseeched Shiva for guidance and protection. Shiva declared that the two pigeons would forever reside in the cave, becoming symbols of Shiva and Shakti (divine masculine and feminine energies). They were blessed with immortality, thus validating the Amar Katha.
The Shri Devi Bhagwat Mahapurana Kathamrit Pravah will continue till February 12. All the events and programmes are being broadcast live on Ramraj TV. The live telecast is also available on Ramraj TV's YouTube and Facebook channels.
