Another venomous season with the smell of soil. Vishukani is a reminder of the rich nature of nature. The poisonous bird is awakening from the yellowish hornbeam; The soil, the mind and the nature of the mountains. The sound comes with the warmth of the leaves: the seeds and the hand clapping …. It is the arrival of the agricultural festival called Vishu.
In general, Vishu is celebrated on one of the Medams. However, this year (2022- Malayalam year 1197) Medum 2 is Vishu.
This time Vishu became Medam 2 because the transition takes place after sunrise on the first day of Medam. In any case, Vishu is a celebration of the birth of the year.
The most important thing for Vishu is Vishukani. The whole hope of the coming year is prepared in the frying pan as a gold mine for the eyes.
Vishu is the end of the year. One year after the sighs, the birth of a new year with the light of hope. It is the natural resources that prepare the trap for the New Year. Vishukani is the epitome of rich nature.
What’s in the trap …?
It is this very nature that keeps us going, preparing us for the venom in the worship room. The drying calorie must first be placed on the ottoman, the symbol of the universe. Life depends on abundant grain.
Symbols of Abundance – Golden Cucumber, Killer Flower, Beetroot, Nutmeg, Coconut, Cassava, etc. The idol of Lord Krishna in the presence of God is near the otturuli where everything is prepared. Vishukani was ready when the chandelier was lit in front of the idol.
Vishukani does not go to the supermarket and buy artificial products and place them in front of an electric chandelier. It needs the pulse of nature. The killer flower, cucumber, jaggery and mango give us that pulse of unparalleled richness. Reflecting the pulse of nature on the windshield is our very own soul. This pulse of nature must fill our souls for the next one year. That’s it.
When to see the trap?
There is no doubt that Vishukani should be seen as soon as he wakes up. But the ancients had a clear idea of what time to wake up and what time to see the snare.
Ayurvedic texts like Ashtanga Hridayam say that one should wake up every day not only on Vishu day but also in Brahmamuhurtha. The importance of Brahmamuhurtha is mentioned in the Vedas and Puranas.
Although there are differing opinions as to exactly when this Brahmamuhurtha is, it is generally accepted that the Brahmamuhurtham is 48 minutes (two hours) before sunrise.
One moment but 48 minutes. So a total of 30 moments in 24 hours a day. Day 15, night 15. Of these the Brahmamuhurtham is the fourteenth moment of the night. That is, if the sun rises at six o’clock, the Brahmamuhurtam will begin at 4.24 in the morning. It will end at 5.12. Seeing Vishukani must also be in this Brahmamuhurtha.
The hand of generosity
The reason why they show us the snare by praying for prosperity by squandering all the wealth given by nature, then they call all the youngsters and extend their hand. Vishukaineettam reminds us that we should not experience all the richness of nature in our own pockets, but share it with future generations.
How beautifully the ancients showed us that wealth is natural and that it is to be passed on to future generations through Vishukani and Vishukkaineettam! Each venom reminds us of our commitment to nature and our generations.
Vishu and New Year
Vishu is the festival of the New Year. Vishukani is also prepared for the prosperity of the New Year. But where is the New Year? In the Malayalee’s own New Year, it should be four months before the New Year and the lion should be born. The new year on the calendar was born four months ago, in January. However, Vishu is a New Year’s celebration! How come?
The word Vishu means day and night are equal. But Vishu is celebrated in the next transition after the equivalent of Vishu day and night. There is a reason for that too.
The earth revolves around the sun. But to us on earth, the sun seems to be moving. Once this journey of the sun is completed, it becomes a year. The beginning of the year is where the circle, which is supposed to be the path of the sun, begins.
The zero degree point of the total 360 degree ecliptic is determined by astronomical observations such as tropics. For the Malayalees, the month of May begins with the arrival of the sun at the Aries point which is the starting point of the circle of travel. The travel time from the first point of the circle to the nearest end point is one year. Thus, the New Year was celebrated for the Malayalees. It was only later decision that the beginning of the Malayalam year brought the lion together.
English Summary : Significance of Vishu in 2022