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Sitamarhi News: The famous Baudhayan temple located in Bangaon under Bajpatti block of Sitamarhi is still a living example of that eternal tradition, where any visitor is welcomed not with an ordinary speech, but with Vedic Swastiva recitation and Mangal recitation.
The famous Baudhayan temple located in Bangaon under Bajpatti block of Sitamarhi district is still a living example of that eternal tradition, where any visitor is welcomed not with an ordinary speech, but with Vedic Swastiva recitation and Mangal recitation. As soon as a guest enters the temple premises. The sound of Veda mantras purifies the atmosphere. This tradition not only wishes for the well-being of the guest, but is also associated with the feeling of well-being of each person accompanying him and the entire society. This is the reason why this welcoming form of Baudhayan Temple still remains a center of attraction and reverence for the people.
Former station manager Sunil Jha told that according to mythological beliefs, this land has been the penance and work place of Lord Baudhayan. Lord Baudhayan’s place is very important among the great men who shouldered the responsibility of making the sources of Veda-Vedanga and Vedanta available to the common people. He provided knowledge to thousands of disciples of his time by simplifying the complex formulas of Vedanta. This tradition was later accepted by the saint community and the temple was established with the method of idol worship. By assimilating the spirit of the Vedic saying ‘Aham Brahmasmi’, a glimpse of Sanatan Darshan is clearly visible here even today.
Hospitality in the echo of Swastivachan
Local scholars and people associated with the temple say that this tradition of reciting Swastiva came to the fore in a more powerful form after the establishment of the Gurukul. For the last few years, a Gurukul is being run in the temple premises with local cooperation, where education of Vedas, Vedanga and Sanskars is imparted. Acharyas associated with the Gurukul believe that the guest should be welcomed by reciting Swastika, because this spreads positive energy not only in the person but in the entire environment. This is the reason that on the arrival of any great man, saint, scholar or guest, Mangal Path is recited first.
Baudhayan temple is following the mythological tradition
In today’s modern era, formal welcome speeches have replaced traditions. The Baudhayan temple of Bajpatti is holding firmly to the roots of Sanatan culture. This unique tradition of hospitality through Swastivachan not only holds religious significance but also reminds us of the basic values of Indian culture. This is the reason why this temple of Sitamarhi still remains a living center of faith, rituals and culture for devotees and visitors.
