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बौद्ध भिक्षुओं ने बोधिवृक्ष की छाया में सामूहिक रूप से होती है पूजा जहाँ बाल भिक्षु दीपदान करते हैं

माघी पूर्णिमा पर विश्व प्रसिद्ध बौद्ध धर्मस्थल बोधगया में विशेष पूजा की जाती है, बोधिवृक्ष की छाया में बौद्ध भिक्षु सामूहिक रूप से प्रदर्शन करते हैं, जिससे वातावरण पूरी तरह से आध्यात्मिक हो जाता है।

देश के कुछ हिस्सों में कोरोना संक्रमण दिखाई दे सकता है। लेकिन अंतरराष्ट्रीय पर्यटन स्थल और भगवान बुद्ध की ज्ञान भूमि पर सब कुछ ठीक है। भले ही विदेशी सैलानी नजर न आए। लेकिन बुद्धभूमि देशी पर्यटकों से गुलजार है। विश्व धरोहर महाबोधि मंदिर परिसर में धार्मिक आयोजनों का आयोजन भी धीरे-धीरे पटरी पर आ रहा है। प्रथम निगम पूजा का आयोजन किया गया। इसके बाद और भी कई कार्यक्रम हुए।

शनिवार को पवित्र बोधि वृक्ष की छाया में विभिन्न बौद्ध मठों के साधुओं ने माघी पूर्णिमा के अवसर पर विशेष पूजा अर्चना की। शुक्रवार की शाम माघी पूर्णिमा की पूर्व संध्या पर बाल भिक्षुओं ने महाबोधि मंदिर के गिरि गर्भगृह के सामने खड़े होकर दीपदान किया. हाथों में दीये लिए वे कतार में खड़े थे। महाबोधि मंदिर के प्रभारी भिक्षु भंते चालिंडा ने बताया कि माघी पूर्णिमा का बौद्ध धर्म में विशेष महत्व है।

माघी पूर्णिमा के दिन ही भगवान बुद्ध ने अपने प्रिय शिष्य आनंद को भविष्यवाणी की थी कि आज से तीन महीने बाद हमें महापरिनिर्वाण होगा और ऐसा ही हुआ। वैशाख पूर्णिमा के दिन भगवान बुद्ध की मृत्यु कुशीनगर में हुई थी। माघी पूर्णिमा विशेष रूप से बौद्ध भिक्षुओं और भक्तों द्वारा मनाई जाती है। भांते चालिंडा ने बताया कि शनिवार को विभिन्न देशों के मठों के भिक्षु बोधिवृक्ष की छाया में एकत्रित हुए और सामूहिक रूप से सूत्रों का पाठ किया।

ऐसा प्रतीत होता है कि आगामी पर्यटन सीजन बोधगया के लिए ठीक रहेगा। वैसे अंतरराष्ट्रीय बुद्ध धम्म फाउंडेशन की ओर से 10 दिवसीय त्रिपिटक सूत्र पाठ भी महाबोधि मंदिर में आयोजित होने की संभावना है। जो साल 2020 में कोरोना के कारण नहीं हो सका। उन्होंने कहा कि फाउंडेशन द्वारा बीटीएमसी से सुत्त पाठ के आयोजन की अनुमति देने का अनुरोध किया गया है। आने वाले दिनों में सब कुछ ठीक रहा तो अनुमति दी जाएगी। उसके बाद 10 दिनों तक विभिन्न बौद्ध देशों के भिक्षुओं द्वारा त्रिपिटक ग्रंथ का पाठ किया जाएगा।

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Whether you're preparing for your own journey, curious about what Hajj means, or simply seeking to understand this profound act of worship, let me walk you through what makes Hajj truly the spiritual journey of a lifetime.

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Birth and Childhood

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Early circumstances:

  • Born into the respected Quraysh tribe, specifically the Banu Hashim clan
  • Father Abdullah died before his birth
  • Mother Aminah died when he was six years old
  • Became an orphan at a young age, cared for first by his grandfather Abdul Muttalib, then by his uncle Abu Talib

Significance of orphanhood: This early experience shaped his later emphasis on care for orphans, the vulnerable, and disadvantaged—themes that would become central to his teachings.

Youth and Character

Even before receiving revelation, Muhammad (PBUH) was known for exceptional character:

Known as "Al-Amin" (The Trustworthy) and "Al-Sadiq" (The Truthful):

  • Renowned for honesty in all dealings
  • Trusted by community members to safeguard their valuables
  • Never known to lie or break promises
  • Reputation for fairness and integrity

Early life experiences:

  • Worked as a shepherd (a profession of many prophets in Islamic tradition)
  • Later became a merchant, traveling with trade caravans
  • Known for ethical business practices
  • Declined to participate in immoral practices common in Meccan society

Marriage to Khadijah:

  • At age 25, married Khadijah, a respected businesswoman 15 years his senior
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  • Remained married only to her for 25 years until her death
  • She was his closest companion and first believer in his prophethood
  • Their marriage is often cited as a model of mutual respect, love, and partnership

The Call to Prophethood (610 CE)

The First Revelation

At age 40, Muhammad (PBUH) received his first revelation while meditating in the Cave of Hira during the month of Ramadan.

The experience:

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The initial reaction:

  • Muhammad (PBUH) was deeply shaken by the experience
  • Returned home to Khadijah seeking comfort
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  • She took him to her cousin Waraqah, a Christian scholar, who confirmed this was divine revelation

Significance: Islam emphasizes that Muhammad (PBUH) did not seek prophethood—it was bestowed upon him by God. His initial fear and uncertainty are seen as evidence of the genuine nature of his experience.

Early Message and Opposition

The core early message:

  • Worship of One God (Tawhid—absolute monotheism)
  • Rejection of idolatry
  • Accountability in the Hereafter
  • Social justice and care for the poor and vulnerable
  • Equality of all people before God

Initial reception:

  • First believers: His wife Khadijah, his cousin Ali, his close friend Abu Bakr, and a freed slave named Zayd
  • Message gradually spread among the marginalized and slaves
  • Wealthy Meccan elite strongly opposed the message
  • Opposition based on economic interests (idolatry was profitable), tribal pride, and resistance to social reform

Persecution of early Muslims:

  • Boycott of Muhammad's clan
  • Physical torture of early converts, especially slaves and the poor
  • Economic sanctions
  • Social ostracism

Despite severe persecution, Muhammad (PBUH) continued conveying the message with patience and perseverance.

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