Chaturmasya 2025
In Hindu tradition, Lord Vishnu, the preserver of the universe, takes a celestial rest during Chaturmas. He reclines on the serpent Ananta Shesha, floating upon the cosmic ocean of milk, Kshir Sagar. This isn’t ordinary sleep but a profound meditative state—Yoga Nidra—where he remains inwardly aware while outwardly at rest. During this time, the responsibility of maintaining cosmic order doesn’t pause; instead, it gracefully transitions to other divine beings.
🌙 1. Devshayani Ekadashi (July 6, 2025)
- Lord Vishnu begins his four-month spiritual sleep—Yoga Nidra—lying on Shesha in the cosmic ocean of milk facebook.com+15en.wikipedia.org+15pandit.com+15.
- All auspicious activities like weddings are paused facebook.com+6horoscope.astrosage.com+6m.economictimes.com+6.
🌟 2. Who keeps the world running?
- Guru Purnima (just after):
Teachers and spiritual guides carry the responsibility of keeping dharma alive through wisdom and care . - Shravan (July–August):
Lord Shiva oversees cosmic balance—people chant his name, perform rituals, and draw his protective energy indiatimes.com+15acharyaganesh.com+15timesofindia.indiatimes.com+15facebook.com. - Bhadrapada (August–September):
Lord Krishna, a form of Vishnu, keeps the world joyful through his stories and celebrations (like Janmashtami and Dahi Handi) timesofindia.indiatimes.com+10janmatithi.in+10timesofindia.indiatimes.com+10timesofindia.indiatimes.com. - During Chaturmas:
Lord Ganesha is honored during Ganesh Chaturthi to remove obstacles and protect new endeavors . - Diwali time (October):
Goddess Lakshmi (wealth) and Lord Kubera take the lead, bringing prosperity and abundance blog.cosmicinsights.net+1timesofindia.indiatimes.com+1acharyaganesh.com+6en.wikipedia.org+6timesofindia.indiatimes.com+6.
🌿 3. Devuthni (Prabodhini) Ekadashi (Nov 1, 2025)
- Lord Vishnu wakes up from his divine sleep moneycontrol.com+14pandit.com+14drikpanchang.com+14.
- Life becomes vibrant again—marriages, festivals, and spiritual ceremonies resume with new energy .
🔄 Why it’s beautiful—and a little bit… scientific!
Sanātan Dharma beautifully blends rhythms of nature and human life:
- This period of rest coincides with monsoons, a time to slow down physically and turn inwards spiritually .
- Just like nature takes a pause to refresh and recover, our bodies and minds also benefit from slowing down—fasting, reflecting, and healing.
- Assigning care to different deities each month is like a mental anchor, reminding us weekly or monthly to focus on wisdom, purification, joy, obstacle-clearing, and prosperity.
- And then, with the return of Lord Vishnu, the world experiences a renewal of energy, just like nature does after monsoons—blossoming festivals, new beginnings, and growth.
❤️ A Gentle, Friendly Thought
Think of this like a family:
When the parent (Vishnu) sleeps, grandparents (Shiva), uncles and aunts (Krishna, Ganesha, Lakshmi, Kubera) take turns caring for the home. And the eldest (teachers) guide the children (us). It keeps everything loving, rooted, and growing.
And during that time, we too slow down, reflect, clean up—inside and out. Nature, tradition, and our own rhythms get in sync. Then, when it’s time, we wake refreshed—just like the world around us.
