Buddha Purnima is not called the 'thrice blessed festival' for nothing; three great miracles occurred on this day.

News Topical, Digital Desk : This year the sacred festival of Buddha Purnima will be celebrated with great enthusiasm on Friday, May 1st. This day is also special because on this auspicious date, three of the most significant events in the life of Lord Gautama Buddha occurred, about which we are going to tell you today.

These 3 miracles happened on Buddha Purnima -

The three major events related to the life of Lord Buddha on the day of Buddha Purnima (Vaisakh Purnima) are as follows -

Birth of Siddhārta - According to religious and historical texts, Siddhārta was born on the full moon day of the month of Vaisakha in Lumbini  (modern Nepal)  as the son of King Shuddhodhan and Queen Mahamaya, who later came to be known as Mahatma Buddha.

Attainment of Enlightenment - On the full moon day of the month of Vaishakha, Siddhartha attained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree in Bodh Gaya  , after which  he became known as the Buddha. Gautama Buddha was only 35 years old at the time, and through his teachings, he showed the world the right path.

Mahaparinirvana — Mahaparinirvana means "final nirvana," meaning complete liberation from the cycle of birth and death. It was on Vaikhas Purnima that   Mahatma Buddha renounced worldly bonds and attained Mahaparinirvana in  Kushinagar (Uttar Pradesh) .

Significance of Buddha Purnima

Due to three significant events in the life of Lord Buddha, Buddha Purnima is considered not just his birthday but also a symbol of the completion of his entire life cycle. Due to these remarkable coincidences, this day is considered the most miraculous day and is called the "Thrice Blessed Festival" or "Triple Blessed Day." This festival inspires us to follow the path of peace, non-violence, compassion, and truth.

Chant these mantras on Buddha Purnima

Chanting these powerful mantras on Buddha Purnima day provides special benefits -

• While meditating on Lord Buddha, chant the mantra "Buddham Sharanam Gachhami." Chanting this mantra brings immense peace to the mind.
• Worshiping the Peepal tree holds special significance on Buddha Purnima.  You can chant the mantra "Om Mani Padme Hum" while worshipping the Peepal tree .

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