Author
Harini Paravastu-Varahan
Date
January 22, 2023
Tags
ReligionMargazhi
The Monday of Margazhi
Andal, the Alwar and Goddess, gives an open invite to all the Gopikas to join the Nombu (a fast that is observed by women for the well-being of their husbands). The Gopikas were as confused as to why and how they were supposed to take up this fast, just the way Arjuna, the Pandava prince was confused on the battlefield of Kurukshetra. Andal then advises the women to completely surrender themselves to the lotus feet of one and only Lord Narayana who can grant eternal bliss (Moksham). Lord Krishna himself states that the one who detaches oneself from the clutches of all emotions and the traps caused by the four vices (anger, lust, jealousy and greed) will reach him and is very dear to him.