As we all know, Adhik Maas started from May 17th and will end on June 15th. These days are considered extremely auspicious and sacred because this month is dedicated to honor Lord Vishnu, and that is why this month is also known as Purushottam Maas. The word Purushottam refers to the supreme power, or you can say the preserver of this universe, who is running this whole universe. There are ten main forms of Lord Vishnu, and Lord Krishna is known as the complete manifestation of the Lord, who possesses 16 divine qualities and is called "Solah Kala Sampoorna." These days are spiritually charged days when you can appease the Lord by performing various spiritual and religious practices. This month is believed to be extremely powerful and favorable for prayer, devotion, mantra chanting, charity, and meditation. You can utilize this time period by maintaining self-discipline, distracting yourself from external chaos, and growing spiritually. Let us find out the different ways to seek blessings of the supreme power during this powerful Purushottam Maas.
Spiritual Practices for Purushottam Maas
1. Self-Control
This is a powerful time period when you can practice self-control by controlling bad habits such as drinking alcohol, smoking, avoiding non-vegetarian food, and maintaining celibacy if possible. This will teach you to have control over your senses and help you become a better person.
2. Inner Purification
For inner purification, you should practice meditation, deep breathing, yoga, perform sun salutations daily, and avoid unnecessary gossip. This will purify your mind, body, and soul and help you become a good human being.
3. Donation
Engage in charity and donation, and try to help underprivileged people by giving them food, water, clothes, shoes, and other useful items. These kind gestures will bring big changes in your life and are one of the best ways to appease Lord Vishnu. If you are earning well, you can visit orphanages and old age homes and donate coolers or water coolers so that they can feel relaxed in this hot weather.
4. Mantra Chanting
This time period is so powerful for mantra chanting, and devotees should see this period as an opportunity to seek blessings of Lord Vishnu. You can pick the Shri Krishna Maha Mantra and chant this mantra daily as many times as you can to connect with the deity through mantra.
5. Diya Lighting
This is a powerful remedy that you can perform every day by visiting a temple. You can visit the temple and perform deep daan during Purushottam Maas, as this will remove all darkness from your life and Lord Vishnu will show you the right path.
6. Tulsi Puja
Tulsi is considered a pious and sacred plant in Hinduism and has a deep connection with Lord Vishnu. Devotees are advised to worship the Tulsi plant daily by lighting a diya in the morning and evening and giving water.
