Merits of The Kartika Month
Just as by rubbing of two sticks of wood one can see fire, so by offering a burning ghee wick to the Lord in the month of Karttika, one can see his merits without a doubt.
Destruction of All Our Sins
If even for a short time somebody burns a lamp in the temple of Lord Sri Hari, then whatever sins he has acquired for millions of kalpas (one kalpa equals 1000 yugas) are all destroyed.
Achieving A Divine Form
Any person who performs bathing in the month of Karttika, remaining awake, offering lamps, giving charity or planting and transplanting tulasi, he achieves the same form as Lord Sri Visnu.
Acheiving Liberation
Any person in the month of Karttika, who eats on the leaf plate of palasa, the remnants of the lord, becomes free from all sins and achieves liberation. Besides brahmanas (twice born persons), others are not advised to eat from this leaf because this leaf is said to be the leaf of the supreme lord.
Activities in The Month of Kartika
After giving up all varieties of religious functions, one should follow karttika fast and listen to the narrations of Lord Sri Hari before his deity form.
Effect of Donating in Kartika Month
Whatever one usually eats, if he gives up some of the ingredients of it in the month of karttika, then he achieves the same auspicious form as Lord Sri Krishna undoubtedly.
Worshiping Lord Hari in Kartika
Among all twelve months, the month of Karttika is dear to Lord Sri Krishna. if somebody performs a little worship of Lord Sri Hari in this month, he offers that devotee his own abode.
No Equality
There is no other month equal to Karttika. There is no other scripture equal to vedas. There is no other place of pilgrimage equal to Ganges, therefore, the month of karttika is very dear to the vaisnavas (people dedicated to Vishnu).
Duty of Brahmanas in The Month of Kartika
Those brahmanas who do not give charity in the month of Karttika, perform sacrifice, chant japa and fast for Lord Hari are the lowest of mankind.
Importance of Karttika Month
Any person who tries to observe a Karttika month without following rules and regulations properly, Lord Sri Krishna remains against them because this month (karttika) is very pleasing to him.