Twelve months have special significance in Indian culture, but Shravan month (Sawan) is especially considered to be very holy and virtuous from religious, spiritual, cultural and scientific point of view. This month comes in the middle of the rainy season, when the earth is covered with greenness and nature blossoms in its entire beauty. The relationship of this month is especially associated with Lord Shiva, but there are not only religious beliefs behind it, but also hidden scientific and medical reasons. In the article presented, we will make a detailed and subtle analysis of the multidimensional importance of Shravan month.Also Read: Your fate will shine with the worship of these 10 types of Shivalingas in Shravan, not only metal
1. Mythological and Religious References:
The month of Shravan is named on the basis of ‘Shravan Nakshatra’, which is near the full moon date of this month. According to the Hindu calendar, this month is the beginning of Chaturmas when Lord Vishnu remains absorbed in Yoganidra in Ksheer Sagar and the operation of the universe comes into the hands of Lord Shiva. This is the reason that a special tradition of Shiva Pujan has developed in this month.
Shiva Mahima and Shravan: According to mythological beliefs, when the entire creation started in trouble, the Halahal Vishnas came out at the time of the sea churning, then Lord Shiva held it in his throat and was called Neelkanth. This incident is believed to be occurring in the month of Shravan. For this reason, in the month of Shravan, there is a tradition of offering water, milk, belpatra, dhatura etc. on the Shivling, so that the coolness of Shiva’s throat will remain.
2. Cultural side:
– Shravan month has become a symbol of euphoria, love, devotion and beauty of Indian life. This month is also a confluence of folk songs, festivals and fairs.
– Lokdhuns like Kajali, Phag, Malhar are resonating in villages and villages.
Festivals like Hariyali Teej, Nagpanchami, Raksha Bandhan, Shivaratri, Shravani Upakarma come in this month.
– Women fast in this month, celebrating the festival of beauty and dressing and wish for a long life of Suhag.
Shravan and folk art: In the month of Shravan, creativity is at its peak. Henna applying, swinging, singing songs, wearing traditional clothes etc. are lively examples of this. This month has become especially a symbol of enthusiasm and faith for women.
3. Importance of Shravan from the point of view of Ayurveda and science: The sages of India never considered religion and health to be different. The science of Shravan month is extremely esoteric and obeying its rules is beneficial for a person’s physical, mental and environmental health.Also Read: Shravan Monday fast story: son attainment and grace of Mahadev
Digestive system dysfunction: Monsoon increases humidity in the atmosphere, which weakens digestive power. According to Ayurveda, the fire slows down in the rainy season. Therefore, in this month, the consumption of fasting, fruit, sattvik food, neem, basil, triphala, panchamrit etc. is beneficial.
Time of waterborne diseases: At this time, diseases like malaria, typhoid, dengue, jaundice, cholera are more likely to spread. Therefore, many fasting and fasting are done to increase the immunity of the body, so that toxins come out of the body.
Scientific basis of Jalabhishek on Shivling: Jalabhishek on Shivling not only gives a feeling of religious bliss, but this action concentrates the mind. The process of focusing water sound, vibration and focus behind it eventually reduces mental stress.
4. Environmental side: Shravan month is the extreme of rain. This is the period of the new life of nature. Traditions like Hariyali festival, plantation, Tulsi Pujan are connected in this month, which teach us the lesson of environmental protection.
– The price of water conservation arises from the water offering on the Shivling, which is a sign of purity and utility of water.
Worshiping trees, such as Peepal, Vat, Bell, Tulsi etc. protect them.
– The trend of river bathing and pilgrimage is also associated with conservation of water sources.
5. Psychological benefits: In the month of Shravan, activities like getting up in Brahmamuhurta, bathing, chanting, meditation, vrat, Shivpujan etc. provide stability, peace and joy to the mind. This is the practice of self -discipline. In addition, fasting develops self -control, control over desires and firmness of the mind.
6. Social harmony: In the month of Shravan, social conferences are organized in the month of Shravan, such as religious journeys, fiction, collective worship, bhajan-kirtan etc., which awakens the sense of unity, tolerance and service in the general public. Kavad Yatra is a lively example of this in which millions of Shiva devotees travel in one house.
7. Youth class and Shravan: In today’s scientific era, if the traditions of Shravan month are seen as a tool of scientific, social and mental development, not only as faith, then this month can become an opportunity for self -development for the youth.
– Atmosphere
– Control
– Nature connect
– Yoga-Pranayam
– Vegetarian tendency
Through all this, Shravan month brings a resolution of new life for the youth.
Shravan month is not just a religious month, but a great journey of scientificness, nature-sensation and self-purification of Indian tradition. This month is a symbol of restraint, spiritual practice, sensation and gratitude towards creation. If we understand the esoteries hidden behind this month, then not only our physical and mental health will improve, but social and environmental consciousness will also be awakened.
Shravan teaches us peace, tolerance, cultivation and dedication. Come, do not consider this Shravan as just a tradition, but consider it as a festival of renaissance.
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