Thread by @veda_padma

Vrata : what #vedas say?
This is a religious vow observed on a certain day,
week, month or other period, for wish fulfilment or as a means of penance . The worship of a deity is usually accompanied by restrictions
as to food and behaviour.
#vrata #astrology

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The Puranas prescribe certain rules and regulations for
persons performing vratas.
The Agni Purina
states ten virtues which must be practiced during a vrata .

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These are forbearance, Satya ( truthfulness), daya( compassion), daan(charity), shaucha(purity of body and mind), sainyam (control on the sensory desires), Pooja ie worship of deities,homam, satisfaction
and not depriving another of his possessions.

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On the day of vrata , the person has to rise early preferably in brahm mahurata, take bath and worship the deity with offerings of flowers fruit, incense, food etc.

5/n
Brahmanas should be given daan and ahara if possible. Abstinence, observing silence ( mauna ), control of anger and
passions are also recommended during the vrata-day. Feeding cows are also considered auspicious.

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Simply not eating food whole day or eating phala ahar is not a vrata.😀🙏 The real vrata is to control our mind in every aspect possible thereby strengthening the same.

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My take :
We can slowly add on the desired qualities while observing the vrata. Slow and steady wins the race😊
I bow at the feet of my ishta and pray for the wisdom and strength 🙏