Buddha Purnima is celebrated to mark the birth of Gautam Buddha. Industrialist Anand Mahindra has shared a powerful image on the occasion of Buddha Purnima 2024 today. The photo shows a tiger resting on a statue of Lord Buddha.
Buddha Purnima , also known as Vesak or Buddha Jayanti, is a significant and festival that is celebrated across the world. Celebrated on the full moon day in the Hindu month of Vaisakha (usually in April or May), this auspicious occasion commemorates the birth of Prince Siddhartha, who became Gautama Buddha and founded Buddhism. "When you tame and unleash the tiger within you at the same time," Mr Mahindra said in his post on X.
When you tame & unleash the tiger within you at the same time...
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com/h8fOzvQDfE The message was liked by his followers and other social media users. "Combine the ferocity of the tiger with the calm of Buddha to navigate life's challenges with grace and power," commented one user. "One the most beautiful picture of Buddha I saw," said another.
"Embrace the duality within. Fierce yet gentle, wild yet disciplined. Balance opposing energies harmoniously.
Inner peace arises," a third user said. Also Read | Buddha Purnima 2024: Significance And Quotes Of Lord Buddha Gautama Buddha, according to the Buddhist traditions, was born in 623 BC at Lumbini, the Terai region of Nepal. His life is marked by the journey from a sheltered prince to an enlightened teacher.
Renouncing his royal life in search of truth, S.