Narad Jayanti: May 11 is reckoned as tribute to Narad Muni- A precursor of Journalism

May 12, 2017: Communication plays a significant part in the lives of every living being. It becomes easy to share the thoughts, ideas and information with each other by the means of communication. The process of communication has existed since pre-historic times. Not only humans but plants and animals also communicate in their own language. In the Hindu folks, Narad Muni is deemed to be the pioneer of communication. May 11 is celebrated every year as Narad Jayanti to commemorate Sage Narad.

Some Puranas insinuates that the Sage Narad emerged from the forehead of Lord Brahma whereas others like Vishnu Purana vindicated that he is the descendant of Sage Kashyapa. Narad rishi is one of the prajapatis and also among the seven noble rishis.

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Narad Jayanti is discerned as the birth anniversary of Devrishi Narad. It is supposed that he used to continuously explore all around the world crooning and communicating information.

Rig Veda has some hymns credited to Narada Muni. Naradji is pictured as a sanyasi with a Veena in hand who often create trouble of course with a positive intention or for the prosperity of the world.

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Narad Jayanti is celebrated on the day after full moon day in Vaishakh month i.e. April or May.

Sage Narad is a precursor of modern day journalism and mass communication. Hence the day is also called 'Patrakar Diwas' and is honoured in this form crosswise the country. He is believed to be the designer of the musical instrument, Veena. He has been held the master of the Gandharvas who was the divine musicians.

The day urges the journalists to follow his ideations, expand their approach to people of the community and aim towards public welfare.

– by a staff writer at NewsGram