“On Mauni amavasya (the new moon of silence) be in silence & let your energy grow. Imbibe the triple combination of singing, knowledge & meditation & keep working for the nation & the world.”.. Gurudev Sri Sri Ravishankar ji
Mauni Amavasya or Maghi Amavasya, is observed with great devotion across India in the month Of Magha. 'Mauni' is derived from the Sanskrit word 'maun', which means 'absolute silence' and hence all who observe the day try to stay silent .It is also believed that Sage Manu was born on the auspicious day of Mauna Amavasya.
Mauni Amavasya celebrations are also very popular in Andhra Pradesh, where it is celebrated as “Chollangi Amavasya.” Mauni Amavasya is also known as “Darsh Amavasya” in other parts of India
Spiritual Significance
👉Bathing in sacred rivers (such as the Ganges) on the auspicious day of Mauni Amavasya is considered another very important practice for Hindu followers.
👉The other activities advised for the day include fasting, abstaining from pleasures and all kinds of enjoyment, visiting temples, and giving donations to the needy people, pitra Tarpan .
👉The day is dedicated to Spiritual Sadhana. The Hindu Yogis and Rishis observe the day for getting peace, happiness, bliss, and liberation. They observe silence and practice deep meditation.
Scientific Significance
As more than 70% of the human body is made up of water, the Moon has an influence on the body. Anything that influences the body influences the mind as well. The toxins in the human body get aggregated during a full moon and a new moon
The period between Mauni Amavasya and Mahashivratri is said to be a very powerful and conducive time period to experience silence/nishabd, and aspire for this opportunity to transcend.
Everything in the universe is a reverberation which translates into a corresponding sound. Our body, mind, and whole universe - are a complex amalgamation of sounds. The origin (basis) of all sound is Silence or "Nishabd".
When we practice "Maun", we attempts to transcend beyond the physical into the state of "Nishabd" or nothingness.
Yogic Significance:
Mauni Amavasya is practiced to settle a restless mind.
Remaining silent or calm means that the devotee should stay away from the external life and introspect on what is going on within himself. Whatever shortcomings are visible within the mind or whatever mistakes are understood, remove your shortcomings by getting engrossed in the worship of God.
On the day of Mauni Amavasya, both the Sun and Moon are found in the zodiac sign of Capricorn. As we know that Pingala Nadi is ruled by the Sun, the Ida Nadi is ruled by the Moon. Hence this day is found the most suitable time to balance the Ida and Pingala Nadis through mediation and pranayama combined with silence. When Ida and Pingala are evoked simultaneously and balanced, the individuals can find the rise of Kundlini Shakti, which marks a significant development in spiritual Sadhana.
Astrological significance
Astrologically The convergence of the Moon and the Sun in Capricorn( Rashi of Saturn) is not considered very auspicious in terms of mental stability .In astrology, the Sun is the factor of father and religion , soul fame,leadership. and The moon is the factor of mind and mother . On Mauni Amavasya, the mind in the absence of the Moon is unable to make decisions or tends to oscillate more.. On this day, because of the Moon's weak position, there is a high probability of saying unwanted things to others, is perfect for practicing a daylong silence or Maun Vrat.
👉Taking bath in River Ganga, the confluence of River Ganga with other rivers further purifies one’s mind (internally) and body (externally). Bathing in River Ganga is considered holy, purifying Mind, Body, Heart, and Soul by Hindus, also said to wash away sins.
👉The donation made on this day gives many times more benefits to the donor.
👉On the day of Mauni Amavasya, the person observing the fast should donate money, clothes, cow, land, gold, food grains, sesame and other types of favorite things.
👉Supreme Lord Vishnu is worshipped on this day. Lord Vishnu is the Preserver and Protector. Krishna himself said in Geeta that He represents the Peepal Tree. So Peepal Tree is considered sacred by Hindus and Pradakshina of Peepal Tree is considered Holy and there are stories connected to the positive outcome of doing so on this day.
👉 We should offer prayers to our ancestors (Pitri), ask for forgiveness, and seek their blessings. Mauni Amavasya is a great day for pitri pujan or to ask for forgiveness from them.
👉Mauni Amavasya is also a good day to elaborate remedies for Shani Dosha, so if your birth-chart has a Shani Dosha, you can choose to get remedies done on this day
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