- By remembering the name along with devotional mantras, the mind will concentrate and the meditation will deepen.
Akshaya Tritiya 2026: Akshaya Tritiya is a very special and sacred date of Hindu religion. It is believed that by doing charity, worship and virtuous deeds on this day, the results are inexhaustible i.e. never ending. For this reason this day is associated with prosperity, good fortune and spiritual progress. According to beliefs, work started on this day gives auspicious results in the long run.
This year the festival of Akshaya Tritiya is falling on 19 April 2026, Sunday. In such a situation, storyteller Indresh Upadhyay of Vrindavan has mentioned a special devotional ritual related to sandalwood in a sermon. He told that, on the day of Akshaya Tritiya, one should start rubbing sandalwood at home. It should be collected regularly, so that sufficient quantity of pure sandalwood can be prepared.
This process is not only a physical activity, but also calms the mind and stabilizes it towards devotion.
Remedy related to sandalwood on Akshaya Tritiya
In his story, Indresh Maharaj told that, put the rubbed sandalwood in a clean cloth and squeeze it to separate its juice (water). After this process, sandalwood should be prepared in the form of a soft paste or ball, which is considered pure and sacred. Keep it safe and clean for puja, so that it can be used on the day of Akshaya Tritiya.
There is a tradition of using this sandalwood as adornment of Thakur ji on the day of Akshaya Tritiya. In this, sandalwood paste should be applied from head to feet. It is not just an external decoration but is considered a symbol of cooling the body and deepening the feeling of devotion.
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In Indian culture, sandalwood is considered a symbol of purity, peace and positive energy, hence its use holds special importance in religious rituals.
It is advisable to chant and remember the name and chant devotional mantras like “Ram Rama Rama Rama, Hare Hare” during the entire process. Its purpose is said to be to concentrate the mind and to increase the feeling of devotion towards God. According to beliefs, remembering the name reduces the restlessness of the mind and brings depth in spiritual practice.
However, it is very important to understand that this is a spiritual and devotional tradition, which is adopted with reverence and faith. There is no scientific evidence for this, but culturally it is linked to psychological peace and positivity.
Overall, this use of sandalwood on Akshaya Tritiya is a symbolic sadhana, the purpose of which is not considered to be external ostentation, but to awaken inner purity, peace and devotion.
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