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cHaAturmaAsyA vrAtHa   [A ready reckoner on, "all you wanted to know about its concept, glory, significance, philosophy, merits, technicalities, austerities, do's & don'ts, aadhyaatmika chintana, anusandhana etc."] https://archive.org/details/chaaturmaasya-vratha-concept-glory-significance-merits-converted Dear Friends and Devotees, I am pleased to share a comprehensive guide on Chaturmasya Vratha , detailing its profound concepts, glory, significance, and merits. 📚✨ As many of you know, Chaturmasya is a highly sacred four-month period in the Hindu lunar calendar, beginning from Aashaada Sukla Ekadasi. It marks the divine phase when Lord SriManNarayana enters Yoga-Nidra . According to our Puranas, this period offers an unparalleled opportunity for mortals to step back from mundane materialistic routines and focus on inner spiritual awakening. This detailed document serves as a complete ready reckoner for both beginners and seasoned practitioners. It co...

Karthika Sukla Ekaadasi known as Prabhodini Ekaadasi marks the last day of sacred Chaturmaasya Vratha. Lord Vishnu who enters into Yoganidra (Hari Sayani) on the day of Aashaada Sukla Ekaadasi; will change His direction (Parivarthini) on the day of Bhaadrapada Sukla Ekaadasi; gets consciousness (Prabhodini) on the day of Karthika Sukla Ekaadasi and gets up (Uttana) from His Yoganidra on the day of Karthika Sukla Dwaadasi (Uttana). Chaaturmaasam is the period when Lord SriManNarayana enters into Yoga-Nidra. It doesn't mean that He sleeps like mortals. Guruh gurutamo dhaamah satyah satya-paraakramah Nimisho-a-nimishah sragvee vaachaspatir-udaaradhiih Sri Vishnu Sahasranama stothram (sloka #23) describes Lord Vishnu as Animishah, the one who is ever awake, ever alert, and ever vigilant; the one who keeps a continuous vigil on his devotees. Uttana Dwaadasi is also known as Ksheeraabdhi Dwaadasi as this day marks the beginning of Ksheera Saagara Mathana. This day ...

What is Mauna Vratha? What is its significance? What are its benefits? Literally Mauna Vratha means a vow to keep silent, remain mute, not speaking etc.  It could be for a determined period of time say, one month either whole day or from Sunrise to Sunset or for few hours in a day. During Mauna Vratha one should avoid making gestures, watching TV, attending mobiles, sending messages, reading news papers and magazines etc. One can offer silent prayer to God. In Bhagawadgita (sloka # 16 of 17th Canto) Sraddhatraya-Vibhaga-Yoga, Lord Sri Krishna speaks of silence and says that, 1. Manah-Prasadah (serenity of mind/thought);   2. Saumyatvam (good-heartedness/gentleness/amiable temperament); 3. Maunam (silence); 4. Aatma-vinigrahah (self-control/restraint of the self);   5. Bhaava-Samsuddhih (purity of nature/purpose); are the five noble values of life together called the "mental austerity or Tapas (penance) of the mind where, 1 & 2 are preconditions for achi...

PRADAKSHINA (Circumambulation) Pradakshina means circumambulation (Parikrama) around the intended idol/icon in a temple which is a form of worship that is in vogue in Hindu religion and culture since time immemorial. Generally we come across devout Hindus taking Pradakshina around Thulasi plant; Aswatta Vruksha (Peepal Tree); Sacred Cow (Go Pradakshina); around sacred fire; apart from the temple deity; Lord Hanuman; Sri Raaghavendra Swamy Brundavana, Navagraha etc. Apart from normal Pradakshina, we come across special types of Pradakshina (circumambulation) like Giri Pradakshina (famously at Arunachala/Simhachala), Anga Pradakshina (famously at Tirumala/Mantralayam), Praakaara Pradakshina (famously at Sri Rangam); Aatma Pradakshina, Somasuutra Pradakshina (during Pradosha time) etc. Actually Pradakshina is a sort of penance to beseech the God’s grace to get rid of bad karmas that one may be facing in life. The guiding principle behind this is that, if God’s worship is ...

Go-Padma Vratha This vratha is dedicated to the worship of cows during the four holy months of Chaturmasam starting from Aashaada Sukla Ekaadasi and ending on Kartheeka Sukla Dwaadasi.   Go-Padma Vratha includes worshiping of Cows; cleaning of cattle sheds; decorating with Kolams (rangoli) drawing a  picture of Cow and Calf and filling it up with 33 # Padmas drawn with Rangoli; and performing 33 # circumambulations (pradakshina) around the picture, giving #33 Arghya, Apoopa Daana etc. Those who cannot go to the cattle shed perform this in their houses by drawing picture as said above. This Vratha is to be observed for 5 years and then perform Udyaapana. Pourancally Subhadra Devi sister of Lord Sri Krishna is said to have observed this Gopadma Vratha. In   Hinduism, Cow is considered as holy and a symbol of auspiciousness and worshiping Cow is a Vedic culture. It is strongly believed that all Deities reside in the body of a sacred Cow and is revered as a...

India is a country flooded with spirituality and ever since Epic days, it is reflected through various events and festivals of unique Hindu calendar with a sacred message always concealed behind them. Repetition of these events is only to remind their significance to the mankind and they have become navigators of the great Hindu culture and heritage called Hindu Dharma also known as Sanatana Dharma. Hindu philosophy and Religion a combination of several traditions and cultures is closely associated with Nature (Prakruthi) that plays a major role in performance of austerities. Vrathas/Austerities are eternal and integral part of Hindu culture since yore. Hinduism strongly believe in Puranas and Vedic principles which provide the required guidance for performance of these festivals, austerities and rituals. Vratha means a Niyama; a restriction; it plays a significant role in spiritual development of an individual when they are properly observed. Any Vratha becomes futile if it is ...