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The full moon of Vaishakh month is called Buddha Purnima. This day is considered very auspicious in the scriptures. On this day, bathing in Ganga, charity, meditation etc. are done. Many people keep fast. Followers of Buddhist religion celebrate this festival with great pomp. Hindus also worship Lord Vishnu on this day as Gautam Buddha is considered to be an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Let us tell you the importance of this day and special things related to Lord Buddha.
Why do we celebrate Buddha Purnima?
Not only was Lord Buddha born on the day of Buddha Purnima, but it is also said that he attained enlightenment on this day. Not only this, his Mahaparinirvana took place in Kushinagar on the day of Vaishakh Purnima. On the occasion of Buddha Purnima, a fair is held in Kushinagar for about a month. On this day people worship Lord Buddha, light lamps and listen to his teachings and learn to apply them in life.
This festival is also celebrated in these countries
Buddha Purnima is a big festival for the people who follow Buddhism. This festival is celebrated as Buddha Jayanti not only in India but also in many countries of the world like China, Nepal, Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand, Japan, Cambodia, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Indonesia, Pakistan. On this day Buddhist followers light lamps in their homes and decorate the house with flowers. Buddhist scriptures are recited on this day. On this day, special worship is done at the famous pilgrimage sites of Gautam Buddha like Bodhgaya, Kushinagar, Lumbini and Sarnath.
Lessons from Lord Buddha's 4 wives
Lord Gautam Buddha used to say that every man has 4 wives and every woman has 4 husbands. Out of these four, only the fourth wife or husband goes with him in the last moments, all the rest go here. Which four wives or husbands has Lord Buddha mentioned here? Describing the essence of this story, Lord Gautam Buddha says that every man has 4 wives and every woman has 4 husbands. Only the fourth one goes along.
– The first wife or husband is your own body. It doesn't matter how much you love him, how much you care for him, he leaves you when he dies.
– Your second wife or husband is your destiny. The luck you bring with you never leaves you. This is where it goes wrong.
– The third wife or husband is your relative. Parents, siblings or other relatives are with you as long as you are alive. This also leaves you in danger of death. After this you will not have any relation with them.
-The fourth wife or husband is your karma. Whatever actions you do in life, these actions definitely go with you. Your next birth is determined on the basis of these deeds.