Akshaya Tritiya: A Festival of Prosperity and Opportunities

In the Lalita Sahasranama, we encounter the names Manipuranta Rudita and Vishnugranthi Vibhedini—She who emerges at the Manipura Chakra and severs the knot of Vishnu. On this auspicious day of Akshaya Tritiya, these names echo with renewed meaning.

Akshaya means “that which never decays or diminishes”—an energy of inexhaustible abundance. Interestingly, this principle aligns with the Goddess who consumes our residue, waste, and impure offerings: the solar Mahavidya, Matangi Devi, whose Jayanti also falls today.

As we progress on the spiritual path and begin to see everything as an opportunity for growth, we open ourselves to the inner challenges governed by the Manipura Chakra. Known as the “City of Jewels,” Manipura rules our confidence, self-worth, and inner faith—those shining jewels that propel transformation and action.

The crisis or karmic knot associated with this chakra is the Vishnu Granthi. It’s especially interesting for two reasons:

1. Shri Vishnu embodies perfect balance and serenity. In the Puranas, when Sage Bhrigu kicks Vishnu on the chest, Vishnu doesn’t react with anger or ego. He receives it with calm detachment, offering the sage an opportunity to recognize his error. This is the quiet power of inner stability.

2. The solar aspect of Manipura (रं beeja) aligns with Lord Vishnu’s Rama avatar. Shri Rama, even in exile, retains unshakable composure. He offers Ravana multiple chances to return Sita without conflict—aware he could win any battle, yet grounded in his dharma, love, and quiet strength. This is Manipura in its highest state: power anchored in humility and purpose.

Today, the Sun is exalted in Aries (the sign of action), and the Moon in Taurus (the sign of material wealth). Spiritually, this alignment reveals a deeper truth: that the divine constantly presents us with a wealth of inner opportunities—to break free from limiting beliefs like “I don’t deserve this,” “I’m not ready,” or “I’m incapable.” True wealth is the ability to say: “Yes, I shall”—to trust yourself enough to act with courage and grace.

To break the Vishnu Granthi is to transcend the comfort of self-imposed limitation. Vishnu’s Shakti is Lakshmi, and while She brings material and emotional abundance, She also rules Maya—the illusion that keeps us satisfied with what we are, rather than surrendering into what we can become.

Akshaya Tritiya is the day of sacred investment. As my teacher says, the wisest investment is the one you make in yourself—your growth, your sadhana, your expansion. Wealth is not only what we possess, but also what we’re willing to relinquish in pursuit of higher truth.

If you were placed in Shri Ram’s position—asked to leave the palace and embrace the forest for 14 years—could you see it as an invitation to greatness?

To break the Vishnu granthi is to say -I’m ready and I’m worthy.

Shri Matre Namah