19 Aug 2022 Historical Significance of Krishna Janmasthami
Context:
Today, the famous Hindu festival Janmasthami is being celebrated by Hindus across the world. This festival is being celebrated in Islamic countries like Pakistan, Bangladesh, UAE, etc by Hindu communities as well as in many European countries
Introduction.
Krishna Janmasthami has celebrated as f the Birth date of the lord Krishna, the incarnation of Vishnu. The worship of the lord Krisha has been practiced for 3-4th century BC. The birthplace of the Krishna is considered Mathura, one of the important Mahanpada existing during the 6th century BC. As per the mythology, Krishna took birth for the elimination of evil and demons and the re-establishment of righteousness (Dharma). In Bhagwat Gita, it has been clearly described that
Yada Yada hi Dhramasya Glanir bhavata bharata
Abhyusthanamadharsa tadatmanam srijamyham
Paritranaya cha Sadhunam Vinashaya cha drshkritam
Dharma Sansthapanrthaya Sambhavani Yuge Yuge
History of the Lord Krishna
Lord Krishna is described as the disciple of the sage Ghor Angiras as per the Chandogya Upanishad. In this Upanishad, lord Krishna is described as the Vrishni tribe who were pastorals. During the Kushan period, many sculptures related to lord Krishna have been received from the Mount of Mathura (khinkali Teela). The Vasu Doorjamb Inscription is an early 1st-century CE Sanskrit inscription in Brahmi script dedicated to the deity Vāsudeva, related to the Vaishnavism tradition of Hinduism. Mathura was the center of the Jain culture also
There are descriptions of the punch Vrishniveer in the inscription (Besnagar Inscription ). The tribe of Vrishni is also known as Asthdyayi of Panini. The cult of the Vrishni heroes existed as an independent cult in Mathura. As per the Mora well inscription Punch, vrashniveers are worshiped by a particular clan.
The Vrishni heroes are generally identified as
- Vasudeva- Son of the Devaki and Baasudeva
- Sankarshan – Son of Rohini and Vasudeva. He is also known as the Balrama or Haldhara (Representing the significance of agriculture)
- Praduman- Son of basudeva Krisna and rukmini
- Samba – Son of vasudeva and Jamvanti
- Aniruddh – Son of Pradyumna
Historical Significance of the Lord Krishna
The incarnations of the Vishnu explain about the gradual development of the socio-cultural milieu. Krishna is described as the 9th incarnation of Vishnu who believed in diplomacy. For the victory and political success, Krishna supported the diplomatic tools(Unrighteousness tools, and in many places Krishna violated the rules of the war ). In fact, it explains the political milieu of 6-5th century BC when the various states were emerging and conflicting and merging with each other
Conclusion
As per the above discussion, it is almost clear that the Krishna Janmasthami festival is not a new festival but it has been celebrated in India for hundreds of years not only in northern India but also in southern India. during the Chola period, many copper sculptures of Krishna is recovered from the Chola dynasty. However Chola kings were the followers of Shaivites but still, the sculptures of Krihns explain the historical significance of Janmashtami. In India, every festival giving some messages to the world is celebrated. This festival also gives a message to the world that the end of evils is inevitable.
Yojna ias daily current affairs eng med 19th August
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