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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HOW MANY DEEPAK TO LIGHT 🪔
Sharing this post again since many of you asked
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
Pic : be beautiful India
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.
It’s Diwali time when most of us clean our homes . Sharing this post again. Many of us donate old clothes. Few things to keep in mind before you dispose them.
Always donate clothes after washing with salt water. Our clothes have our energy and therefore it’s advisable to wash them before you donate them. Donate to proper NGO(s)/ashrams
Do not donate torn clothes to anyone. Better to mend them before donating. Or better donate them when they are still in a good condition. Keep cleaning your closets every few months and donate clothes if you have not used them for quite sometime.
Do NOT use old torn clothes for cleaning/dusting ever. This can give health issues/ mental stress to the person whose clothes are being used for this purpose. Can give professional issues as well. Clothes are Venus, should be treated properly.
PITRU PAKSHA(sharing again )
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 form 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
FLOWERS:
Ganesha utsav ki sabko hardik shubhkamnaen 🙏may he bless us with health, wisdom and happiness. Flowers that one can offer to Ganesha ji to please him and for specific wish fulfilment💐
1)offer 11 hibiscus for prosperity and victory
2)offer winter jasmine or Juhi for removing marital troubles and increasing harmony with partner or any kind of relationship
TULSI
Planting Tulsi at home is said to bring continuous blessings of Vishnu Bhagwan, mata Lakshmi and pitrus.
1)Rama tulsi and Shyam tulsi both can be planted at home. Rama tulsi is preferred over Shyama tulsi and is said to be bring peace and harmony
2)If you worship shri Krishna at home then you can plant Shyama tulsi
3)Either plant one tulsi or plant them in odd numbers like 3,5,7 plants
4)North or north east or east direction is auspicious for planting Tulsi ji
5)Avoid planting them on roof
Pic credits: vermi
6)Always plant tulsi ji on a elevated place like a flower pot and not on the ground directly
A very common mistake people do is that they pour water offered to Surya or other devta in Tulsi ji. This is wrong and brings a Dosha. Always offer fresh water to tulsi ji.