The month of Kharmas begins, know the mythological significance of this month and what to do and what not to do.

As soon as the Sun enters Sagittarius, Kharmas starts for a month. The transit of Sun in Sagittarius is known as Dhanu Sankranti. Doing auspicious work is prohibited in Kharmas and in this, auspicious and auspicious works like marriage, tonsure, housewarming and sacred thread ceremony stop for a month.

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In the scriptures, Kharmas is considered a period of restraint, chanting and meditation. During this period, there has been a tradition of keeping people away from worldly pleasures and paying more attention towards religion and spirituality.

Religious significance of the month of Kharmas

According to the Hindu calendar, Kharmas comes twice in a year. Kharmas occurs when the Sun enters Sagittarius and Pisces. In Vedic astrology, the lord of Sagittarius and Pisces is Jupiter. It is believed that when the Sun enters the zodiac signs Sagittarius and Pisces, the Sun God remains engaged in the service of his Guru Jupiter for a month, due to which the auspicious works come to a halt. In Hindu religion, at the beginning of any auspicious work, worship of Panchadevs is mandatory. Panchdev includes Lord Vishnu, Shiva, Ganesha, Goddess Durga and Suryadev. When Sun transits in Sagittarius, they are in the service of their Guru for a month, due to which Sun God is not able to participate in marriage, housewarming and sacred thread rituals. For this reason, auspicious works are prohibited in Kharmas.

Why should worship and meditation be done?

According to religious beliefs, special worship of Lord Vishnu is done in Kharmas. It is said that during this period, recitation of Vishnu Sahasranama, chanting of ‘Om Namo Bhagwate Vasudevaya’ mantra and recitation of Narayan Kavach are extremely fruitful.

Special importance of charity and charity in Kharmas. In the Puranas, Kharmas has been described as the best period for charity and charity. During this period, by donating food, clothes, sesame seeds, jaggery, ghee, blanket and utensils, one attains eternal virtue. Serving the poor, helpless and elderly is considered especially virtuous.

what to do and what not to do

It is considered best to adopt a simple and virtuous lifestyle in the month of Kharmas. Regular worship, chanting, meditation and fasting in the months of Kharmas purifies the mind and soul. In the scriptures, respecting gurus and elders and helping the needy during Kharmas is considered auspicious. At the same time, nothing should be done in Kharmas. Marriage, engagement, housewarming, starting a new business, buying land or vehicle and starting any major construction work should not be done in this month. Along with this, it is considered appropriate to stay away from Tamasic food, non-vegetarian food, alcohol and excessive indulgence.