In English
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Today is an auspicious festival day for . There are three sacred festival nights for : , , and . Each of these has its special significance. enables man to turn his vision towards the sublime. It is the day when the apparent (northward motion of the sun) begins. The day is considered auspicious for man to embark on his journey towards the goal of a purposeful, sacred and blissful life. The north is described as . From ancient times, the Himalayas were regarded as the abode of the (Divine). symbolises a heart that is pure and cool as (ice) and steady as a (mountain). The message of is that people should direct their vision towards in this symbolic sense. It does not mean looking at the north with the physical eyes. It calls for enquiring into the truth of the Spirit with the (inward eye of wisdom). signifies this internal vision. The next is . Darkness prevails at night. But during , the night is not dark but full of light. That light is experienced by contemplating on the g1orious form of , meditating on the Divine, reminding oneself of unity with the Divine and attaining a stare of pure holiness.