The Dawn of Liberation: The Profound Truth of Naraka Chaturdashi As the world rests in the pre dawn hush of Chaturdashi, a sacred tremor of anticipation stirs the soul. This is no ordinary darkness. This is the darkness that precedes the brilliant dawn of Diwali, a darkness pregnant with the promise of liberation. This is Naraka Chaturdashi, the day the soul conquers its inner hell. The ancient scriptures, the Puranas tell us of the Asura king, Narakasura, a being of immense power but twisted purpose. Born of Mother Earth, Bhudevi, and Varaha Swami, he was destined for greatness. Yet, intoxicated by his own might kidnapped 16,000 princesses, imprisoning them in his fortress. His reign was one of untold suffering, a literal naraka (hell) on Earth. But the Leela, is always one of balance. The prayers of the oppressed reached the heavens, and the preserver, Lord Sri Maha Vishnu, in his form as the mighty Sri Krishna, descended to Earth. Mounted on Garuda, with Satyabhama waged a cosmic war against the darkness. The Puranas reveal the profound symbolism hidden within this epic battle. The Vishnu Purana and the Bhagavata Purana do not merely narrate a historical event, they map the terrain of the human condition. Narakasura is not just an Asura, he is the embodiment of our own arrogance (ahankara), our boundless desires (kama), our attachment (moha), and our ignorance (avidya). The 16,000 princesses represent the countless divine energies and virtues of the soul that we hold captive through our own negative tendencies. The killing of Narakasura by the divine couple, Krishna and Satyabhama, signifies the essential partnership of divine grace and our own resolute will (Satyabhama represents the fierce, devoted aspect of the seeker). It teaches us that God's grace is ever ready, but we must actively participate in our own liberation. As the Skanda Purana beautifully elucidates, the pre dawn ablution on this day is not just a physical cleansing. It is a sacred ritual of washing away the impurities of the mind and spirit. The act of applying oil and uptan (herbal paste) before the bath is a symbolic gesture of anointing the body, the temple of the soul, preparing it for a profound transformation. This is the profound truth of Naraka Chaturdashi: Your inner Naraka is not your permanent address. It is a fortress you have the power to breach. The darkness of ignorance, the chains of past karmas, the prison of ego, all can be shattered. The lamp that is lit after the holy bath on this day is not just a physical flame. It is the Jnana Jyoti, the lamp of supreme knowledge that dispels the shadows of the soul. As the Garuda Purana affirms, observing the vows of this day with sincerity has the power to absolve one of sins and bestow blessings that lead to Moksha, final liberation. It is a day to remember. On Naraka Chaturdashi, Lord Krishna manifests not just on a battlefield, but within the heart of every devotee who seeks to conquer their own inner Narakasura. So, as you rise in the sacred Brahma Muhurta this Naraka Chaturdashi, let the cool water of your bath be a purity of the spirit. As the first rays of the sun touch the earth, feel the light of consciousness dawn within you. For today is not a remembrance of a battle fought long ago. It is a celebration of the victory you are destined to claim, the victory of your eternal, luminous Self over the transient, dark prison of the ego. May this Naraka Chaturdashi illuminate the deepest corners of your being and guide you from the darkness of Naraka to the everlasting light of Narayana. Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya.✨🙏🏽 #narakchaurdashi #chhotidiwali #narakasur #scrolllink

इस वर्ष, 2025 में करवा चौथ का व्रत 10 अक्टूबर, शुक्रवार को है। करवा चौथ 2025 के लिए शुभ मुहूर्त और अन्य महत्वपूर्ण समय इस प्रकार हैं: पूजा का शुभ मुहूर्त: शाम 5:57 बजे से शाम 7:11 बजे तक। चंद्रोदय का समय: रात 8:13 बजे। व्रत का समय: सुबह 6:19 बजे से रात 8:13 बजे तक। व्रत की कुल अवधि: 14 घंटे 18 मिनट। ध्यान दें कि चंद्रमा के उदय का समय शहर के अनुसार थोड़ा अलग हो सकता है। पूजा का सही समय और चंद्रोदय के लिए अपने स्थानीय पंचांग की जाँच करना हमेशा बेहतर होता है। #karwachauth #muhurt #vrat #scrolllink

व्रत का शुभ मुहूर्त और चांद उदय समय इस वर्ष करवा चौथ व्रत का शुभ मुहूर्त शाम 5:57 बजे से 7:11 बजे तक रहेगा। इस समय में पूजा, कथा और व्रत संबंधी अनुष्ठान सबसे अधिक प्रभावी और शुभ माने जाते हैं। पंचांग के अनुसार चंद्रमा का उदय यानी चांद निकलने का समय रात 8:14 बजे है। चांद के दर्शन और अर्घ्य देकर व्रत पूर्ण होता है। #karwachauth #vrat #muhurt #puja #scrolllink

Goddess Gayatri is worshipped throughout the Indian sub-continent as one of the main Deities. Especially Brahma Muhurta is related to Brahma Gayatri. But the Himalayan region was the main centre for Gayatri Sadhna and teachings. The Sharda Peeth and Kaulantak Peeth were the main centres of Gayatri Sadhna in the past. The whole world knows that because of the genocide of the Kashmiri Pundits and the jihadists destroyed the Sharda Peeth and many temples in Kashmir. And one of the centres of Gayatri Sadhna was also destroyed by the islamic extremists. Now one of the Himalayan Peeth, the Kaulantak Peeth is still practising and teaching the original form of Gayatri Sadhna along with all Her secret forms and traditions. Many of you are not aware that the Holy Hans Kund is related to Bhagwan Shri Brahma Ji and His Shakti Goddess Brahma Gayatri. The ancient tradition and history of Gayatri Sadhna and Brahma Sadhna are linked with the ‘Hans Kund Teertha Yatra’ (the holy pilgrimage) of Kaulantak Peeth. Therefore there is a long history of Kaulantak Peeth related to Gayatri Sadhna. Since the whole world is talking about the Kashmiri Pundits’ genocide these days, so Kaulantak Peeth dedicated the Gayatri Sadhna Camp to the great Kashmiri Pundits who were great Sadhaks themselves. We pray to revive the legacy of Acharyas like Mahasiddha Abhinav Gupta and we also demand justice for Kashmiri Pundits. International Kaulantak Siddha Vidya Peeth (IKSVP) presents you with the glimpses of the ‘Gayatri Sadhna Deeksha Camp’ that was held in collaboration with Kaulantak Peeth, on March 30th and March 31st, 2022 respectively, in West Bengal, India. This spiritual initiation camp was conducted under direct supervision of His Holiness, Kaulantak Nath, Mahasiddha Ishaputra. Highlights: Day 1 began with the guided visualisation session and the seekers prepared themselves to dive into the subtle and mystical world of Goddess Gayatri with the introductory class on Gayatri Devi and the Gayatri Mantra. The seekers prepared their body and mind to receive the knowledge from His Holiness through the Yoga session, and Banshira Yuddha Kala followed by the Kaulachar session with the IKSVP Acharyas. His Holiness, Kaulantak Nath blessed the seekers, who came from across the world, and gave Darshan on the early evening of March 30, 2022. His Holiness then explained the participants the mystical aspects of the most powerful mantra given by the Bhagwan Shri #Vashishth and Bhagwan Shri #Vishvamitra. On Day 2, the seekers were introduced to the Sacred Geometry Yantra of Goddess Gayatri and the ‘Awaran Poojan’ of the ‘Yantra Mandal’ was conducted by everyone under the grace of His Holiness, Mahasiddha Ishaputra. On the auspicious night of March 31st, many seekers transformed into the Sadhaks of the Goddess Gayatri when His Holiness, Kaulantak Nath, Mahasiddha Ishaputra spiritually initiated them through ‘Sparsh Deeksha’ (touching their forehead) into the Gayatri Sadhna. Few had tears of joy in their eyes while most were spell-bounded by the grace of the greatest living Mahayogi on the Planet. Om Shri Gurumandalay Namah. Om Shri MahaHimalayay Namah. Om Sam Siddhay Namah. Om Namo Bhagawati Kurukelle. Om Shri PadmaPriya Suramya Ramapati Ishaputraye Namah. Namo Adesh!!!! #GayatriSadhana #GayatriMantra #GayatriDeeksha #Ishaputra #MahasiddhaIshaputra #KaulantakPeeth #HimalayanSiddhas #MahayogiSatyendraNath #Kaulachara #DevParampara #Spirituality #India #SambhalaSamrajya #Kalki #Dharm #Hindu #Hindutva #Sanatan #Sanskriti #Parampara #Gurukul #GuruShishyaParampara #Gurumandal #Gurumandala #Himalaya #AbhinavGupt #JusticeForKashmiriPandits #Hanskund #TeerthYatra