Last week we celebrated Hindu New Year. Do you know that as per Indian Panchang system, each year has a specific name? And that each name has a meaning? There are 60 names of years (Samvatsars). Each name replays after 60 years.
The year 19-20 named ‘Vikari’ lived up to its name by being a ‘repulsive’ year.

The year 20-21 was named ‘Sharvari’ meaning darkness and it did push the world into a dark place.

Now the ‘Plava’ year (21-22) is beginning. ‘Plava’ means that which ferries us across.
The Varaha Samhita says: this will ferry the world across unbearable difficulties and reach us to a state of glory. And take us from darkness to light.

The year 22-23 is named ‘Shubhkrut’ meaning that which creates auspiciousness.
We can look forward to much better times if the names of this year and the next indicate what to expect.

Don't lose hope, be positive. Keep praying while discharging your duty as responsible citizen.

This too shall pass!

Shivoham! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

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