Magha Masam: Hinduism's Most Sacred Month for Spiritual Purification and Charity
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Magha Masam: Hinduism's Most Sacred Month for Spiritual Purification and Charity
- •Magha Masam is considered the most sacred month in Hinduism for spiritual practices, as stated by Vedic scholar Subrahmanyam Sharma.
- •River bathing before sunrise during Magha Masam is believed to cleanse sins and purify the soul, equivalent to bathing at Prayag.
- •The unique angle of the Sun's rays during this month is thought to boost immunity and energy through ultraviolet exposure in river water.
- •The practice of cold river bathing builds discipline and mental resilience, acting as a form of sadhana.
- •Charity, especially offering food, clothes, and sesame seeds to the poor, during Magha Masam brings Akshaya Punya (everlasting merit) and removes sins.
Why It Matters: Magha Masam is Hinduism's most sacred month, combining spiritual purification, physical well-being, and acts of charity.
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