Mahalaya Amavasya- The Ultimate Time For Removing Negativity

Does it sound familiar? You have good news about a new job or that you are getting married to your sweetheart, and you share it with everyone. However, suddenly the good news turns into a nightmare, and things get worse in an instant. That is when you remember, your mother tying a black thread around you to avoid negative energy. You don’t have to be a saint to sense the changes in and around you. Only if you pay attention will you know that there is negative energy and that you should get rid of it. Some of the signs are:

• Inability to sleep at night
• Feeling restless and fidgety
• Feeling anxious and down and out
• Taking impulsive decisions
• Absorbing other’s negative energies
• Feeling irritable after meeting some people and your energy draining

What you say, your thoughts, the people you move around with, and even the office where you spend a lot of time have powerful energies. If you relate to negative energy as seen above, there are ways to get rid of it on Mahalaya Amavasya.

What is Mahalaya Amavasya?

As per the holy books and various Shastras, the present life is an extension of the past and preparation for the future. It is thought that people die and take rebirth on the same planet, and the reason you enjoy a good life is due to your ancestors. Maha means the greatest, and Laya means oneness or being aligned. It is thought that during this auspicious day, there are certain energies in nature that help humans feel oneness with the Supreme God, which is at its pinnacle. This day is the best time to show gratitude to the elders who have made so many contributions to our present lives. This sophisticated and comfortable life that you have is because of past generations of dead ancestors. There is good as well as bad karma of ancestors, and on the day of Mahalaya Amavasya, human beings can spiritually be able to enhance their energy and remove the bad karma to achieve a good life when there is rebirth again on this planet. 

Importance of Mahalaya Amavasya

One of the best times to experience the power of the divine is Mahalaya Amavasya. It is also an ideal day to get rid of the obstacles that are present in our current lives and to have a prosperous future. This day is not related to any God or religion, and it is a day that the ancient ancestors created. It is the perfect time to celebrate the lives that are possible only because of the Pitrus, or ancestors, who have passed life lessons through many generations. It is a day that involves getting rid of negative energy and creating a life where there is peace and harmony. It is for people who are living, who are gone, and who are to be born in the future in your family. That is why, the Vedas call this day Sarva Pitru Amavasya. 

Many rituals, like Tarpanam are part of the celebration. But it is also important to get the blessings of the elders by sitting in silence and getting their image in your mind. Every human being should do this as an opportunity to fulfil their responsibility by performing prayers and rituals and getting the blessings of their elders. It is time to be one with the divinity one which gives the energy to get rid of all challenges in life. That is the reason many people also conduct Durga Pooja. The significance dates back to the time when the Goddess came to Earth to reinstate goodness by removing evil. This day is also to emphasise that loving parents and taking care of them is equally important as paying respects to the ancestors. Respecting and loving them when they are alive is more essential than offering Tarpanam when they are dead. It is the most auspicious Punya or Karma that one can do for the family. There is no end to the blessings one receives from God when you take care of your elders and parents. 

The Unknown Legend of Mahalaya Amavasya

It is a well-established fact that the mother of every person is equivalent to Mother Earth. Mother Earth is the one from which you get food, and from your mother, you get invincible but invisible power. As per Karna, also known as Kunti Putra, this auspicious day is a boon to the people in this world. Since for many years he did not know his parents, he performed puja to all the ancestors in his family. Thus this day signifies Karna praying to the ancestors by doing Tarpanam and Shraddha. It is also important that you donate food to the hungry and also do charity which is another form of ritual. While the ancestors are happy when Tarpanam is given, one who does charity along with it gets a blessing as well as a good life. Karna revealed this secret to humanity and the importance of Mahalaya Amavasya. 

As per mythology, meditating on Mahalaya Amavasya will ensure blessings for those who do it and facilitate Moksha for the departed. It also prevents the family from facing sudden and unexpected deaths and also guarantees a healthy life.