Gritsamada is an ancient rishi, who was mentioned in the Rigveda and his son was Kurma. Gritsamada comes under the lineage of Rishi Bhrigu. He lived at an Ashram in the present day Varanasi, near the banks of the Holy River Mata Ganga, and performed meditation on Lord Vishnu, and attained great powers.
Gritsamada was a great devotee of Lord Vishnu, and his contributions were included in the Rig Veda. He got large number of disciples, and he delivered good teachings to them, which was mentioned in the ancient Puranas. After living a noble life for many years, he went to the Rishi Mandala, and he would be living there till the end of this Kali Yuga.
FAMOUS TEACHINGS OF RISHI GRITSAMADA
1. Moksha can be attained only by proper meditation.
2. Lord Vishnu is the Main god, and he is the creator, protector and destroyer, and all the other gods are controlled by him.
3. Only by leading a simple and pious life, one can get the glory of the god.
4. Always keep thinking about god, and behave with others in a kind manner.
5. Don’t kill animals and other living beings in the earth.
6. Try to be selfless and don’t be selfish.
7. There would be several rebirths in your life, unless you dedicate yourself in the service of the god.
8. Don’t enjoy by seeing the wealth around you. Try to achieve the everlasting wealth, by frequently chanting the names of Lord Vishnu.
9. Remove the bad habits from within you, like lust, anger and fear, and generate good behaviour.
Let us worship the great Rishi and be blessed.
“OM SRI RISHI GRITSAMADARE NAMAHA”
“OM SRI LAKSHMI NARAYANAYA NAMAHA”
WRITTEN BY
R.HARISHANKAR