Valentine's Day: Celebrating Everything It's Not!

Valentine's week is upon us. From 7th Feb to 14th Feb, youngsters will start their lust festival under the guise of love propogating illicit sex in the process.

A person can only receive anything according to the capacity he has within himself. Similarly, he can only celebrate what is deep inside of him. Valentine's Day is also a testament to this for youth in contemporary times. During the next seven days, every teenager will try to indulge in illicit sex under the guise of true love by showing affection to the opposite sex.

Valentine's Week Begins

Valentine Week: A Brief Overview

The Valentine's Week continues for 7 days. Each day of the week represents a different activity as follows:

Rose Day (Feb 7)

Roses are exchanged between lovers on this day.

Propose Day (February 8)

Chocolate Day (February 9)

Teddy Day (February 10)

Promise Day (February 11)

Hug Day (February 12)

Kiss Day (February 13)

Valentine's Day (February 14)

Despite the long list and alluring activities practiced by the masses to indulge in illicit sex in the guise of love, Valentine's Day was originally celebrated to love God, not a person.

Surprised? Yes, two saints propagated Valentine's Day to love God.

Valentine's Day: Deep Love for God?

Radhanath Swami on Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day, previously referred to as Saint Valentine's Day, denoted the passage of not one but two saints known as Valentine. They both were celibate and proposed humans should express love for God, not a body full of flesh and bones, filled with blood, stool, bile, and mucus.

Let us repeat the message: Valentine's Day was celebrated by celibate saints who expounded loving God. There were no opposite sexes, no illicit sex involved.

The Essence of Love: A Sacred Bond

The Srimad Bhagavatam teaches us that love is not just an emotion but a sacred bond. It’s about devotion, care, and responsibility. When we talk about love between couples, it’s not just about romance; it’s about two people who have chosen to walk together in life, supporting and uplifting each other. This is the kind of love that deserves celebration.

it is said:

“प्रेम्णः सर्वं प्रवर्तते”

“Premnah sarvam pravartate.

”Translation: “Everything moves through love.”

This verse reminds us that love is the force that drives life, but it must be channeled in the right direction.

The Danger of Uncontrolled Desires

Today, Valentine’s Day has become more about fleeting moments of excitement, especially among unmarried teenagers and youngsters. It’s often seen as an opportunity for indulgence rather than a celebration of true love. The Bhagavad Gita warns us about the dangers of uncontrolled desires.

Uncontrolled Desires

In Chapter 2, Verse 62, it says:

“ध्यायतो विषयान्पुंसः सङ्गस्तेषूपजायते।सङ्गात्संजायते कामः कामात्क्रोधोऽभिजायते॥”

“Dhyayato vishayan pumsah sangas teshu upajayate.Sangat sanjayate kamah kamat krodho abhijayate.”

Translation: “While contemplating the objects of the senses, a person develops attachment to them, and from such attachment, lust develops, and from lust, anger arises.”

When young minds get carried away by the superficial aspects of Valentine’s Day, they risk losing sight of the deeper meaning of love and respect.

For unmarried teenagers, love is still a journey of discovery. It’s a time to understand themselves, their values, and what they truly seek in a partner. Rushing into relationships or using Valentine’s Day as an excuse for reckless behavior can lead to heartbreak and confusion.

Celebrating Love the Right Way

So, how can we make Valentine’s Day more meaningful? Let’s encourage couples to celebrate it as a day of gratitude and reflection. Let them use this day to strengthen their bond, express their love, and renew their commitment to each other. For the younger generation, let’s guide them to focus on self-love, respect, and understanding the true meaning of relationships.

In the Bhagavad Gita, Chapter 6, Verse 5, it is said:“उद्धरेदात्मनात्मानं नात्मानमवसादयेत्।आत्मैव ह्यात्मनो बन्धुरात्मैव रिपुरात्मनः॥”

“Uddhared atmanatmanam natmanam avasadayet.Atmaiva hyatmano bandhur atmaiva ripur atmanah.”

Translation: “One must elevate oneself by one’s own mind, not degrade oneself. The mind is the friend of the conditioned soul, and its enemy as well.”

Let’s use Valentine’s Day to elevate our understanding of love, not degrade it.