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Premanand Maharaj suggested that women during their periods can offer prayers from a distance.
Premanand Maharaj said menstruation is not “a curse but an act of sacrifice and grace.” (Photo Credits: Instagram)
Many women in India avoid visiting temples or taking part in rituals during their menstrual cycle. A video of spiritual leader Premanand Maharaj addressing this sensitive issue during a satsang is now gaining widespread attention.
During the gathering, a woman asked Maharaj, “Many women travel long distances for pilgrimage, but if they get their period during the journey, should they still go for darshan?”
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Maharaj’s Response To Menstruation
Premanand Maharaj replied, “Periods are not something to be condemnable.”
He went on to explain the reasoning found in the scriptures. According to him, sages once divided the sin of Brahma-hatya (killing a Brahmin) committed by Lord Indra into four parts. One of these parts was accepted by women in the form of menstruation. Maharaj said, “This is not a curse but an act of sacrifice and grace.”
What Women Can Do During Pilgrimage
The spiritual leader added, “If you’ve come this far with devotion, you should not skip darshan. Take a bath, apply a little sacred chandan (sandalwood paste) and offer prayers from a distance. Do not engage in rituals, offer items or touch idols, but observing from afar is absolutely fine. Who knows if you’ll get this chance again in life?”
The Words That Touched Many
The clip received varied reactions online, with one user commenting, “I don’t know why, but I got tears while watching this.”
Another expressed, “The way he explained everything thank you Maharaj ji everyone should listen to what he said.”
A woman also shared her personal experience, writing, “I visited Mata Vaishno Devi’s mandir in Katra while on my period. I prayed, touched every corner of the mandir and even climbed to Bhairav Mandir. Nothing happened to me. God doesn’t punish devotion.”
Who Is Premanand Maharaj?
Premanand Maharaj was born in Kanpur in a Brahmin family. His parents were Shri Shambhu Pandey and Shrimati Rama Devi. Spirituality ran in the family as his grandfather had already chosen the path of sanyas, his father was a committed devotee, and his elder brother made it a practice to recite the Bhagwat Gita daily.
From childhood, Anirudh, who was his birth name, showed interest in spirituality. While other children played, he liked to meditate, chant and listen to stories of saints. At the age of 13, he decided to leave home and walk on the path of sanyas just like his grandfather.
His journey took a new turn when he was introduced to Raas Leela, the divine play of Radha and Krishna. This touched him deeply, so he later moved to Vrindavan, where he began his practices at the Banke Bihari temple.
Over time, more and more people started following him. His satsangs and teachings attracted devotees not only in India but also abroad. On Instagram, he now has more than twenty million followers. His YouTube channel has also crossed two million subscribers.
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