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Indeed, this annual function is not merely a traditional ritual, but also a first step on the path to attain liberation or salvation - the final goal of every man's life.
Its Significance
Kshma bhushan gunri jan ka, man ka svasthya ka
I.e., Forgiveness is an ornament of the learned; it bestows charm to life and gives perfect health.
From the spiritual viewpoint forgiveness is regarded synonymous with sobriety, nobility and generosity. Forgiveness is supposed to be the first and foremost virtue of ascetics and scholars. In the holy books of all religions anger has been pronounced to be the root cause of all sins and the downfall of man. The persons given to anger are generally found unrighteous, tyrants, immoral, quarrelsome, murderous and depraved by nature. Anger has been looked down upon and forgiveness adorned by one and all. The great Acharyas have also said:
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Koho miti vinrasanram
I.e., Anger puts an end to friendship; or,
Naranram krodhshchandala
I.e., People given to anger are the meanest persons.
Various sermons, discourses, fables and legends all sing glories of forgiveness, which affords emotional sustenance, moral inspiration and mental power to a man.
Ksma Dharma kshma yagya, kshma vaida kshma shrutam Ye aitdaivam janati sa sarva kshutrmhati
- Mahabharat 2nd parva
Adruha daivo vardyentai - Rigveda 5/68/4
I.e., The gods (or true friends), who do not indulge in revolt and create stir, alone raise us high in the world.
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Sugorvam ashryam dharni datai khanitarmapi dhuruvam, tatha badhkanityam kshmsvasman - Kural Kavya Pari 16
Not only from the spiritual point of view, forgiveness has been regarded the basis of all types of penance and meditation, but in the material world also from the scientific and psychological viewpoint forgiveness has been called bestowal of bodily vitality. It is a panacea for all diseases and instrumental to mental development. Forgiveness helps not
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