{"id":206556,"date":"2024-08-28T22:31:11","date_gmt":"2024-08-29T03:31:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sakshizion.com\/?p=206556"},"modified":"2024-08-28T22:31:11","modified_gmt":"2024-08-29T03:31:11","slug":"the-significance-of-the-moon-on-krishna-janmashtami","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sakshizion.com\/?p=206556","title":{"rendered":"The significance of the moon on Krishna Janmashtami"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Krishna&#8217;s birthday, celebrated as Janmashtami, holds deep spiritual significance, and the moon plays a symbolic role in this context.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Astrological Significance:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Krishna was born on the eighth day (Ashtami) of the Krishna Paksha (the dark fortnight of the moon) in the month of Bhadrapada (August-September) according to the Hindu calendar. This phase is when the moon is waning, symbolizing the removal of darkness and the coming of light.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Symbolism:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The moon, especially during Janmashtami, is often associated with calmness and serenity, reflecting the tranquil nature of Krishna. His birth during the dark phase of the moon represents the divine light that Krishna brings to the world, dispelling ignorance and darkness.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cultural Beliefs:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The moon is also linked to Lord Krishna in various legends. For instance, one story tells how Krishna swallowed the Syamantaka jewel, associated with the moon god, which then caused a lunar eclipse. This story symbolizes the overcoming of material desires and the divine play of Krishna.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thus, the moon on Krishna&#8217;s birthday is a reminder of the divine light and joy Krishna brought into the world, guiding souls away from darkness and towards spiritual enlightenment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"474\" height=\"474\" data-attachment-id=\"206555\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sakshizion.com\/?attachment_id=206555\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sakshizion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/img_9736-1.jpg?fit=1200%2C1200&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1200,1200\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"img_9736-1\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sakshizion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/img_9736-1.jpg?fit=474%2C474&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sakshizion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/img_9736-1-1024x1024.jpg?resize=474%2C474&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-206555\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sakshizion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/img_9736-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sakshizion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/img_9736-1.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sakshizion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/img_9736-1.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sakshizion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/img_9736-1.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sakshizion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/img_9736-1.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sakshizion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/img_9736-1.jpg?w=948 948w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thanks for visiting my blog! To learn more about this Esoteric Wisdom and to start your own journey with a team of like-minded and inspired Wisdom Seekers, forging a way to make the world a better place for all, just like you\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Click here &amp; listen to our&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2Audio\">Daily Mastermind Call<\/a>&nbsp;(recorded live Mon-Fri) &amp; also I invite you to work directly with me. I\u2019m here to help! Send me a message to discuss your interests and questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>~Sakshi Zion<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Krishna&#8217;s birthday, celebrated as Janmashtami, holds deep spiritual significance, and the moon plays a symbolic role in this context. 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