Shrimad Bhagwat Katha Mahotsav Held at Sanjay Colony
Emotional Narration of Dhruva Charitra, Kapila’s Wisdom and the Divine Marriage of Shiva and Parvati
Bhagwat Katha conveys the message of devotion, knowledge, penance and ideal married life – Acharya Shakti Dev Ji Maharaj
Shiva-Parvati tableau becomes the centre of attraction
Bhilwara: On the third day of the Shrimad Bhagwat Katha being organized as part of the 26th Patotsav Mahotsav at Shri Charbhuja Temple in Sanjay Colony, under the aegis of Shri Charbhuja Mandir Seva Samiti and Mahila Mandal, renowned storyteller Acharya Shri Shakti Dev Ji Maharaj captivated devotees with his soulful narration of Dhruva Charitra, the teachings of Kapila Muni, the story of Sati, and the divine marriage of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.
While narrating the story of Dhruva, Acharya Shri explained that after attaining the blessings of Lord Vishnu, Dhruva’s life became divine and exemplary. Even his stepmother Suruchi later paid her respects to him. Despite the death of his brother Uttam, Dhruva never abandoned the path of righteousness, devotion, and forgiveness. He emphasized that with the grace of the Guru and God, even the fear of death can be conquered. Due to his unwavering devotion and determination, Dhruva continues to shine in the sky as the Pole Star.
The Acharya then spoke about the daughters of Svayambhuva Manu—Akuti, Devahuti, and Prasuti. He narrated the marriage of Devahuti to Sage Kardama and explained the significance of the four stages of life (Ashrams), describing the householder stage as the most responsible because it demands sacrifice, discipline, service, and duty.
He further narrated how Sage Kardama immersed himself in penance after marriage, while Devahuti dedicated herself completely to serving her husband, neglecting even her own health. Pleased with her devotion, Kardama Muni used his yogic powers to create a celestial aircraft and provided her with every comfort. Later, they were blessed with nine daughters and Kapila Muni, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu.
Describing the teachings of Kapila Muni, Acharya Shri said that worldly pleasures can never provide lasting satisfaction. True happiness and contentment can only be attained through devotion to God and self-realization. He explained that when the mind becomes polluted by worldly illusions, it can be cleansed with the “soap of knowledge.” Through devotional hymns, he inspired devotees toward introspection and virtuous living.
The discourse then moved to the story of Daksha Prajapati and Goddess Sati. Acharya Shri explained how Daksha insulted Lord Shiva during a yajna. Despite Lord Shiva’s advice, Sati attended the ceremony, where she faced neglect and humiliation. Unable to tolerate the insult of her beloved Lord Shiva, she immolated herself through yogic fire. Through this episode, the Acharya highlighted the harmful consequences of ego and the importance of respect.
He then narrated the birth of Goddess Parvati to King Himachal and Queen Maina, and her intense penance to attain Lord Shiva as her husband. According to the Acharya, Parvati’s life is a shining example of determination, austerity, sacrifice, and devotion.
While describing the divine wedding of Shiva and Parvati, he said that Lord Shiva’s wedding procession was unique and extraordinary, attended not only by gods but also by ghosts, spirits, ganas, yogis, and siddhas. An attractive tableau depicting the divine wedding was set up in the Katha venue. Women performed traditional worship of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati and presented devotional songs. The bhajan “Saj Rahe Hain Bhole Baba Barat Mein…” filled the atmosphere with devotion. Ashish Gandodiya and Pooja Gandodiya portrayed the roles of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.
Acharya Shri remarked that the marriage of Shiva and Parvati is not merely a wedding episode but symbolizes the divine union of Shiva and Shakti, consciousness and energy, and man and nature. It conveys the values of sacrifice, trust, patience, penance, and dedication, while inspiring an ideal married life.
Throughout the discourse, devotees immersed themselves in bhajans and kirtans. The Katha pandal echoed with chants of “Har Har Mahadev” and “Bol Bam.” A large number of men, women, youth, and children attended the event and experienced spiritual bliss.
The Maha Aarti was performed at the conclusion of the day’s discourse, sponsored by the Charbhuja Mahila Mandal and the family of Suresh Kumar Khandelwal.
Former councillor Mrs. Sushila Jain and councillor representative Rajendra Jain were also felicitated during the program.
Committee President Jagdish Devpura and Secretary Arvind Jain informed that several dedicated volunteers, including Kamlesh Ojha, Ganesh Prajapat, Prahlad Tripathi, Mahesh Khandelwal, Om Gandodiya, Dinesh Peela, Prakash Devpura, Pankaj Khariwal, Rakesh Kukda, Gopal Toshniwal, Govind Gandodiya, Hastimal Tated, Mahesh Somani, Arpit Jain, Lokesh Tok, Shyam Sharma, Narendra Tated, Shantilal Babel, Ladu Lal Parik, Pawan Runwal, Sanjay Surana, Rajesh Ajmera, Ramswaroop Sanadhya, Ratan Khariwal, Pradeep Bafna, Rajkumar Somani, Vinod Ajmera, Ajit Jhamad, Banshi Lal Sharma, Mahesh Laddha, Dinesh Jain, Hari Birla, Shubham Moondra, Ankit Sodani, Madan Gattani, Ramray Gattani, Dinesh Maliwal, Vinod Kogta, Ramniwas Dadh, Devki Nandan Paliwal, Ashish Gandodiya, Vikas Dhoopia, Manoj Peela, Ramesh Kabra, Satya Narayan Tailor, and Uma Shankar Chaturvedi have been actively contributing to the success of the Patotsav celebrations.
Prasad was distributed among devotees after the discourse.
While conducting the proceedings, Committee Secretary Arvind Jain welcomed and thanked all attendees and appealed to devotees to participate in large numbers and immerse themselves in the divine nectar of the Bhagwat Katha.
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