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Life lessons from Mahabharata: In Sanatan tradition, the festival of Bhishma Ashtami is celebrated with devotion on the Ashtami date of Shukla Paksha of Magh month. In the year 2026, Bhishma Ashtami is falling on Monday, 26 January, whose Ashtami tithi will start from 11:10 pm on 25 January 2026 and will last till 09:17 pm on 26 January 2026. On this day, the great character of Mahabharata, Pitamah Bhishma is remembered. Who has been considered the supreme example of religion, sacrifice and promise keeping.

According to religious beliefs, on the day of Bhishma Ashtami, grandfather Bhishma had given up the boon of euthanasia and left his body. For this reason, this date is dedicated to Bhishma Pitamah, who is considered the pillar of religion. On this day, devotees take a pledge to adopt his ideals in life through tarpan, puja and remembrance.

Grandfather Bhishma's sacrifice and dedication

The life of Grandfather Bhishma is considered to be the best example of sacrifice, celibacy and keeping one's promise. To protect the promise of his father King Shantanu, he took a strict vow of celibacy throughout his life. Because of this fast he came to be known as Bhishma. His devotion towards religion was so strong that he gave up his happiness, rights and personal desires and considered the service of Hastinapur as his duty.

In the war of Mahabharata, Bhishma Pitamah maintained a balance between religion and duty. He knew that the path of truth and religion was not easy, yet he never compromised on his word and dignity. He gave importance to restraint, patience and duty in every phase of life. For this reason, Grandfather Bhishma is still called the pillar of religion.

Religious significance and tradition of Bhishma Ashtami

Bhishma Ashtami is especially considered a day of offering prayers to ancestors and remembering religion. It is mentioned in the scriptures that offering Tarpan to Grandfather Bhishma on this day reduces Pitra Dosh and peace prevails in the family. At many places, devotees go near a river or water source and offer Bhishma Tarpan with sesame seeds, water and Kush. There is a religious belief that remembering Bhishma Pitamah on this day inspires to follow the path of religion, restraint and duty in life. This is the reason why this festival is not only considered a memorial day, but also an occasion for introspection and religious observance.

Today's teachings of Bhishma Pitamah

Even in the modern era, the ideals of Grandfather Bhishma are equally relevant. His life teaches that society becomes strong only by keeping promises, morality and sense of duty. On the occasion of Bhishma Ashtami, people take inspiration from his character and resolve to adopt the path of truth and religion in life. Parents and teachers explain the importance of values ​​to children by telling them the story of Bhishma Pitamah. According to the scriptures, remembrance and worship done on this day provides self-confidence to a person. Therefore, Bhishma Ashtami is not just a mythological memory, but a living inspiration of religion, dignity and sacrifice.

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