Holy Purushottama month (Srila Gurudev)

14 June: The Vedic Aryan Scriptures are divided into two categories— ‘Smarta’ and ‘Paramartha’. Those who are entitled for observing ‘Smarta’ rules and regulations where allurements are given for getting non-eternal benefits i.e. ‘Karmakanda’— Varnasrama Dharma (skama – actuated by desires) observe them in accordance with their scriptural instructions. At first they cannot have aptitude to follow the instructions of ‘Paramartha’ (Niskama— desireless). Those who have got desire for only one-pointed causeless devotion to Sree Krishna for absolute bliss are entitled for ‘Paramartha’.

 

‘Smarta’ group considering twelve months as one year, make all rules and regulations for observing holy functions in the year. But after 32 months one intercalary month (Adhikmas) is inserted to harmonize calendar with solar year. No holy deeds are prescribed for that intercalary month by Smarta group. They consider intercalary month unholy (Malinmas).

 

As per evidence of Sreemat Bhagavat— the quintessence of all scriptures, Supreme Lord Sree Krishna, after creating human species is very much satisfied thinking they have got discriminating power between good and bad, eternal and non-eternal. They can accept the Eternal Truth Sree Krishna, can worship Him and can get the highest bliss. So human beings should not spoil the intercalary month without worshipping Supreme Lord.

 

Scriptural evidence— ‘Vrihad Naradiya Purana’ stated that Supreme Lord Sree Krishna declared intercalary month as the holiest. As He is Purushottam, this intercalary month is also designated as Purushottam. It will be foolishness to the extreme if human beings spoil their valuable time, without worshipping Sree Krishna in this holiest month.

           

So by the grace of Supreme Lord, the function of Welcome Address to Dr. Ashok Seth is organized and observed in the holiest month.