If I tell any modern age person to
believe in the fact that by bathing in sacred river during specific dates can
wash away all their sins, this information may not intrigue them.
But, the way the kumbha
mela is still celebrated by Hindus and still remains the
largest congregation of humanity on earth will indeed make the current
generation curious to know more about the grand event. Nobody knows when was
the exact time this festival was initiated. What remains unchanged over these
years is that these massive gathering has taken place since ages and nothing
till date has come in the way of this glorious festival of faith and joy.
It is indeed ironic to
know that such a festival has also survived the modern age of logic and
skepticism and people still attend the Kumbh
Mela in large numbers. Let’s dive into the sea of Kumbh Mela to
know that apart from the Hindu rituals what else takes place at the massive
gathering.
1. The Meeting and
Exchange of Thoughts Between The Hindu Spiritual Leaders
Kumbha Mela is the
only place where all the hindu holy men, spiritual leaders and devotees
converge to celebrate faith. It is a gathering where meet and exchange their
divine thoughts. They discuss various ideas to restore faith of modernized human
beings in spirituality. From Shankaracharyas to Naga Sadhus, all the holy men
congregate to celebrate faith. Kumbh
Mela gives an amazing opportunity for devotees to know more
about their culture and to gather some knowledge from the holy legends. It is
the best time for people to begin their spiritual journeys and awaken
themselves.
2. Educating The
Masses About The Ideal Way To Live Life While Living In A Modern World
The current life in
the modern era is undoubtedly stressful and the generation has certainly
forgotten the ideal lifestyle to follow. Gatherings like Kumbha Mela, exposes
the general crowd to great masters who follow the Sanatana
Dharma. This way the common man has an opportunity to learn about
the principles of Dharma and wake up his soul to walk on the path to salvation
or nirvana.
Also, various social
issues can be discussed on a larger scale and views of the great spiritual
leaders can be taken which could further help in nation building and finding
the solution of bigger problems in a more simplified way within boundaries of
our rich culture.
3.The Yoga Affair
Yoga is an ancient
physical, mental and spiritual practice that is directed towards the union of
mind, body and soul. One may find thousands of people performing Yoga inside
the Kumbha Mela Kshetra/zone. Kumbha
Mela gives a chance to the world to learn this ancient and the
most divine form of practice that leads to spiritual awakening. Yoga practices
are based on various schools of thoughts and Kumbha Mela witnesses a
congregation of people performing the several variations of Yoga. From Hatha
Yoga to Raja Yoga, the great yogis from throughout the world assemble at the Kumbh
Mela in India.
The Simhastha
2016 Kumbh
Mela Ujjain gives the world a golden opportunity that should not be
missed. Yoga Kumbha 2016 will be held during the Simhastha Kumbh Mela where the
great Yoga Masters, spiritual leaders and philosophers from across the globe
will gather to share their wisdom with the world. With hundreds of seminars,
workshops and conferences to be held during the Yoga
Kumbha 2016, people will get a chance to explore the less known world
of Yoga, the science related to it, its different forms, techniques, new
modifications, and research work done in the field.
4. Technology Meets
Spirituality
There are plethora of
challenges which are faced by the organisation authorities during Simhastha
Kumbh Mela. Handling the crowd, food, security, housing, and
transportation for one of the largest gatherings in the world is a huge task in
itself. It is indeed an opportunity for people to learn and witness about how
the authorities manage each and everything so well at the Kumbh Mela.
In recent times, some
of the best technologies have been used to manage the basic needs at the Kumbha
Mela that include thousands of CCTV Cameras, drone cameras, geo fencing, ozone
cleaning of rivers and many more.
Recently, an
application was developed by Massachusetts Institute of Technology for the
devotees and authorities at Kumbh
Mela to access the facilities in a much faster and organised
way. This indeed helped the people and authorities to live through one of the
most crowded festivals in a comfortable way. This application was used at the
Nashik Kumbha Mela in 2015.
5. Soul Purification
Kumbha
Mela is one of the best place for people who are on their path
to self-discovery. Living in an ephemeral town for a month-long celebration of
faith and spirituality can lead to opening of the gates of higher consciousness
for an individual. The air, water and the environment as a whole is filled with
positivity that has a divine effect on an individual’s soul, washing away all
their sins and filling their lives with positive vibes.
Author
:- Priyal Matreja
