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Narada Jayanthi is being celebrated all across Bharat to commemorate the Jayanthi of Devarishi Narada, which usually falls in the Hindu month of Jyeshta (May-June as per the Gregorian calendar) on the Pratipada Tithi of Krishna Paksha.
Hindu organisations across Bharat have increasingly started re-establishing the significance of Narada muni among us Bharatiyas and placing him as an icon and role model in the field of journalism.
How Devarishi Narada has been portrayed in cinema
Cinema in Bharat has been highly instrumental in creating a negative image of Devarishi Narada. Instead of showing Him to be the way he should be, be it Hindi cinema or Tamil cinema, they ably aided in etching a comic caricature-like image in people’s minds.
Devarishi Narada was always shown to be the troublemaker, the gossip monger, the one who instigates chaos and fights.
In Bhagavad Gita, Bhagwan Krishna tells Arjuna that he identifies with Narada. In Chapter 10, Verse 26, He says,
अश्वत्थ: सर्ववृक्षाणां देवर्षीणां च नारद: |
गन्धर्वाणां चित्ररथ: सिद्धानां कपिलो मुनि: ||
This translates to, “Amongst trees, I am the peepal tree (sacred fig tree); of the celestial sages I am Narad. Amongst the Gandharvas, I am Chitrath, and amongst the Siddhas, I am sage Kapil.”
Devarishi Narada was one who could travel across space and time, and he was welcomed everywhere. Even the demonic asuras welcomed him and listened to his words. Such was his credibility.
Before “blaming” Devarishi Narada for all the “chaos” that ensues with him transferring information from one place to another, one has to understand the intent behind such an action. The intent is Vishwa Kalyan and Lok Kalyan, as Prof Dr KG Suresh, Vice Chancellor, Makhanlal Chaturvedi University, said.
Look back at such “instigations” that Narada has set rolling. Has any of these resulted in chaos? Has any of it resulted in a negative outcome? Then why did we allow such a Devarishi to be denigrated?
Devarishi Narada was a remarkable scholar, raised among sages and recognised for his deeds and qualities. He was also a musician credited with inventing the veena, an expert in mysteries, and a devoted follower of Narayana. He composed 84 Bhakti Sutras, with many mystics, including Swami Vivekananda, providing commentaries on these sutras. In Bharat, it is customary to invoke deities like Ganesha or Saraswati for knowledge, Hanuman Ji or Durga for strength, and Dhanvantari for medical science before starting any auspicious work. It is time for us journalists and media persons to invoke Devarishi Narada as well.
It is time to reclaim his status as the icon of journalism and communication.
Narada – the Adi Sancharak – An icon of communication & journalism
Devarishi Narada was a proficient mediator who functioned as a communicator and messenger dedicated to public welfare, roles that remain relevant in modern journalism and media. Whenever Narada appeared suddenly, his hosts did not anticipate any commercial or diplomatic discussions. Instead, Narada always brought news. There is no record of Narada making formal or courtesy visits. His primary mission was disseminating news, making it reasonable to view him as a journalist. In today’s context, his role aligns with the objectives of journalism.
One of Devarishi Narada’s key attributes as a bearer of news was his focus on social benefit. None of his communications caused harm to society or the country. While some accounts suggest that Narada’s interventions caused temporary discord, these actions ultimately led to positive changes in the long run. Thus, Devarishi Narada was an exceptionally skilled public communicator, embodying the duty to serve in the interest of the world (Vishwa Kalyan) – one of the important principles of journalism.
Let us as journalists/mediapersons vow to embody atleast a miniscule percentage of what Devarishi Narada stood for.
जयति जगति मायां यस्य कायाधवस्ते वचन-रचनमेकं केवलं चाकलय्य ।
ध्रुवपदमपि यातो यत्कृपातो ध्रुवोऽयं सकल-कुशलपात्रं ब्रह्मपुत्रं नतोऽस्मि ॥
Narada Rishi, Prahlada, the son of Kayadhu, had full faith in your teachings that The Lord is present everywhere and would never let his devotee down. He held this even during his most adverse situation and won the blessings of Lord Sri Narasimha. So, too, did Prince Dhruva have your advice & blessings and become an immovable Star or Polar Star. You are generous and an object of all auspiciousness. Your blessings will yield the siddhi of thoughts of The Lord at all times. My Salutations to you, the Son of God Brahma.
Reference: Srimad Bhagavata Mahatmya. Chapter 1, Sloka 80.
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POSTED IN OUR BLOGS ON 23 JUNE 2024
Narada Jayanthi is being celebrated all across Bharat to commemorate the Jayanthi of Devarishi Narada, which usually falls in the Hindu month of Jyeshta (May-June as per the Gregorian calendar) on the Pratipada Tithi of Krishna Paksha.
Hindu organisations across Bharat have increasingly started re-establishing the significance of Narada muni among us Bharatiyas and placing him as an icon and role model in the field of journalism.
How Devarishi Narada has been portrayed in cinema
Cinema in Bharat has been highly instrumental in creating a negative image of Devarishi Narada. Instead of showing Him to be the way he should be, be it Hindi cinema or Tamil cinema, they ably aided in etching a comic caricature-like image in people’s minds.
Devarishi Narada was always shown to be the troublemaker, the gossip monger, the one who instigates chaos and fights.
In Bhagavad Gita, Bhagwan Krishna tells Arjuna that he identifies with Narada. In Chapter 10, Verse 26, He says,
अश्वत्थ: सर्ववृक्षाणां देवर्षीणां च नारद: |
गन्धर्वाणां चित्ररथ: सिद्धानां कपिलो मुनि: ||
This translates to, “Amongst trees, I am the peepal tree (sacred fig tree); of the celestial sages I am Narad. Amongst the Gandharvas, I am Chitrath, and amongst the Siddhas, I am sage Kapil.”
Devarishi Narada was one who could travel across space and time, and he was welcomed everywhere. Even the demonic asuras welcomed him and listened to his words. Such was his credibility.
Before “blaming” Devarishi Narada for all the “chaos” that ensues with him transferring information from one place to another, one has to understand the intent behind such an action. The intent is Vishwa Kalyan and Lok Kalyan, as Prof Dr KG Suresh, Vice Chancellor, Makhanlal Chaturvedi University, said.
Look back at such “instigations” that Narada has set rolling. Has any of these resulted in chaos? Has any of it resulted in a negative outcome? Then why did we allow such a Devarishi to be denigrated?
Devarishi Narada was a remarkable scholar, raised among sages and recognised for his deeds and qualities. He was also a musician credited with inventing the veena, an expert in mysteries, and a devoted follower of Narayana. He composed 84 Bhakti Sutras, with many mystics, including Swami Vivekananda, providing commentaries on these sutras. In Bharat, it is customary to invoke deities like Ganesha or Saraswati for knowledge, Hanuman Ji or Durga for strength, and Dhanvantari for medical science before starting any auspicious work. It is time for us journalists and media persons to invoke Devarishi Narada as well.
It is time to reclaim his status as the icon of journalism and communication.
Narada – the Adi Sancharak – An icon of communication & journalism
Devarishi Narada was a proficient mediator who functioned as a communicator and messenger dedicated to public welfare, roles that remain relevant in modern journalism and media. Whenever Narada appeared suddenly, his hosts did not anticipate any commercial or diplomatic discussions. Instead, Narada always brought news. There is no record of Narada making formal or courtesy visits. His primary mission was disseminating news, making it reasonable to view him as a journalist. In today’s context, his role aligns with the objectives of journalism.
One of Devarishi Narada’s key attributes as a bearer of news was his focus on social benefit. None of his communications caused harm to society or the country. While some accounts suggest that Narada’s interventions caused temporary discord, these actions ultimately led to positive changes in the long run. Thus, Devarishi Narada was an exceptionally skilled public communicator, embodying the duty to serve in the interest of the world (Vishwa Kalyan) – one of the important principles of journalism.
Let us as journalists/mediapersons vow to embody atleast a miniscule percentage of what Devarishi Narada stood for.
जयति जगति मायां यस्य कायाधवस्ते वचन-रचनमेकं केवलं चाकलय्य ।
ध्रुवपदमपि यातो यत्कृपातो ध्रुवोऽयं सकल-कुशलपात्रं ब्रह्मपुत्रं नतोऽस्मि ॥
Narada Rishi, Prahlada, the son of Kayadhu, had full faith in your teachings that The Lord is present everywhere and would never let his devotee down. He held this even during his most adverse situation and won the blessings of Lord Sri Narasimha. So, too, did Prince Dhruva have your advice & blessings and become an immovable Star or Polar Star. You are generous and an object of all auspiciousness. Your blessings will yield the siddhi of thoughts of The Lord at all times. My Salutations to you, the Son of God Brahma.
Reference: Srimad Bhagavata Mahatmya. Chapter 1, Sloka 80.
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