Janmashtami 2023: The Hindu festival of Janmashtami, also known as Krishna Janmashtami, Gokulashtami, Krishnasthami, or Srijayanti, marks the birth of Lord Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu. This celebration occurs on the Ashtami Tithi of Krishna Paksha during the Bhadrapad month, falling on September 6 and 7 this year.
A prominent tradition during this festival is fasting, which many devotees observe for 24 hours, culminating in the midnight feast, or “bhog,” offered to Lord Krishna. To honor this auspicious occasion, here are some quotes, wishes, and messages:
Quotes:
- “Wherever Krishna, the master of all mystics, and Arjuna, the supreme archer, are present, there will certainly be opulence, victory, extraordinary power, and morality.” – Srila Prabhupada, Bhagavad Gita 18.78
- “You have the right to work, but not to the fruit of the work. Never engage in action for the sake of reward, nor long for inaction.” – Lord Krishna
- “It is better to perform one’s own duties imperfectly than to master the duties of another. By fulfilling one’s born obligations, one avoids grief.” – Lord Krishna, Bhagavad Gita
- “Experience cold or heat, pleasure, or pain. These experiences are fleeting; they come and go. Bear them patiently.” – Lord Krishna, Bhagavad Gita
- “The mind is restless and hard to restrain, but practice can subdue it.” – Lord Krishna, Bhagavad Gita
- “The soul can never be cut by any weapon, burned by fire, moistened by water, or withered by the wind.” – Lord Krishna
- “Do everything you have to do, but not with greed, ego, lust, or envy, but with love, compassion, humility, and devotion.” – Lord Krishna
Wishes:
- “May Lord Krishna take away all your worries and bestow peace and happiness on this holy Krishna Janmashtami.”
- “On this Janmashtami, may all your wishes come true, and may Nand Gopal shower blessings on you and your dear ones.”
- “On this joyous Janmashtami, I send warm heartfelt wishes your way. May Nandgopal bless you and your family abundantly. Happy Janmashtami!”
Messages:
- “May Lord Krishna alleviate your tensions and worries on Janmashtami and fill your life with love, peace, and joy. Happy Janmashtami!”
- “May Lord Krishna’s flute bring the melody of love into your life. May Radha’s love teach us not only how to love but to love eternally! Warm wishes for Janmashtami from all of us!”
- “May Lord Krishna shower his blessings on you, and may every Janmashtami bring immense happiness to you and your family. Happy Krishna Janmashtami!”
- “Today is a special day as someone special was born to restore trust in God. Happy Krishna Janmashtami!