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
2/n The Puranas prescribe certain rules and regulations for persons performing vratas.
The Agni Purina states ten virtues which must be practiced during a vrata .
3/n 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.
4/n 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.
6/n 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.
7/n 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 🙏
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जटाधरं पाण्डुरंगं शूलहस्तं कृपानिधिम् ।
सर्वरोगहरं देवं दत्तात्रेयमहं भजे ।।
People who do not have any guru and are looking for one should certainly worship and visit Shri Dattatreya temple and offer besan laddoos. You can do it on Thursdays and/or Poornima
Pray to him sincerely and ask him for guidance. Post that feed cows, dogs and birds.
People who cannot visit temple can keep a photo at home and offer a lamp daily with sweets. Pray to him sincerely
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There is a lot of misinformation prevalent on SM regarding Sadhna and rituals. Sincere prayers to him will ultimately direct you towards correct knowledge (personal experience)
Note: people with afflicted Jupiter, weak/afflicted 9H/9th lord or having weak or negative planets in 9H must pray to him.
Bhairav ashtami tomorrow. A very auspicious day to visit any bhairav temple, lighting a lamp and offering naivedya. One of the story mentioned in our puranas states that Shivaji chopped the head of Brahmaji because Brahmaji has lied and was full of ego.
However as a result of this Shivaji got the dosha of Brahmahatya. The skull( kapala) of Brahmaji got attached to Shivaji. Shivaji later disassosiated with that body and the body that was left behind turned Black in colour. This is the origin of kal bhairav.
Kal bhairav ji roamed like this for 12 years trying to get rid of that kapala. Finally he was told to stay in kashi as those days sin could not enter kashi. When he entered kashi, the kapala disassociated and fell down. The place is where Chand bhairav temple is situated today.
HOW MANY DEEPAK TO LIGHT 🪔
Few tips :
1)On Dhanteras light 13 Diyas/lamps. The Diyas should preferably be old and used ones. If not possible then light new ones and this time save and store them for next Diwali.
2)On chaudas or chhoti diwali light 13 normal deepak and one chaumukhi diya ( four faced lamp ) These should be new
3)On Diwali night, light 27 Diyas- 26 normal diyas and one chaumukhi diya. These should be new
4)On pratipada light 11 diyas. Normal ones
5)On dooj, light 5 Diyas in the evening
DIWALI AND PROSPERITY 🪔
Buy 100gms of whole coriander seeds on Dhanteras. Put a whole turmeric, silver coin if possible ,coriander in red cloth,Tie the cloth and keep this potli in pooja ghar till diwali night.
Next day keep this potli where you keep your valuables and money
You can make more than one potli as well for keeping at your shops etc.
2)offer some coriander seeds to Lakshmi Ganesh on Diwali night and throw these seeds in water after two days. This ensures prosperity. Replace this every year.
3)For removing obstacles and health troubles, you can also offer coriander seeds tied in a red potli to Hanuman ji on Tuesday. Prepare this potli on Dhanteras or Diwali night.
Tomorrow is ashtami tithi. People who do not know their kuladevi can do this. Sharing this again.
Eldest man of the family should do this.
1)Take a red cloth; keep a piece of turmeric, coal, loban, chandan powder, kumkum powder and bhasm in it. Tie the cloth with kalava/mauli
Tie this potli on the main entrance of your house. Should be done on the inner side of the door.
2)You can buy one coconut or take a betelnut. Mentally pray to your kuladevi to bless you and put this in your poojaghar. Offer Kumkum, akshat, red flower, dhoop, lamp and sweets.
3)You can take a red blouse piece. Put one betelnut, five whole turmeric, gold or silver coin and some akshat in that piece.offer kumkum, dhoop, flower and pray your kuladevi to bless you. Tie the cloth with kalava. Keep this in your poojaghar and offer dhoop and naivedya daily .
PITRU PAKSHA
Pitru paksha is starting from tomorrow. This is a very auspicious time to pray to pitrus and seek their blessings.
People can follow these simple tips to get the most benefit from this pitru paksha.
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1)Rice is said to equivalent to silver. Donating rice during pitru paksha is said to be good for pacifying your pitrus and getting their blessings in firm of prosperity and good health. Buy rice and donate it to a Brahman/needy person especially on Monday/Friday/poornima
2)Jau/barley is considered equivalent to gold in donation. Buying and donating this on a Thursday during pitru paksha is said to appease pitrus and bless the person with children and prosperity