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Vratha

VRATHA: Austerity observances

SIXTEEN OBSERVANCES of Mandala VRATHA
  • Complete surrender to masters [Gurus].
  • Wearing the sacred mala or rosary.
  • Wearing cloth with one uniform colour.
  • Smearing vibhuthi [sacred ash] and kumkum.
  • Walking with bear feet. [Nagna-paada-charana]
  • Maintaining complete celibacy [Paripoorna Brhammacharya].
  • Performing sacred bath [Snanayoga].
  • Eating satwika food items.
  • Yoga – nidra.
  • Meeting holy persons, devotes, mahatmas, [Satsang].
  • Non-shaving: Forbearance or sahana , [Khura karma tyaga: Tolerance].
  • Donation [Daana].
  • Worship of god every day [Pooja].
  • Irumudi .
  • Journey [Pilgrimage] .
  • Self-surrender [Aatma-nivedana]

Modification & Additions

  • Yoga [Aasanas]
  • Purity [Kriyas]
  • Read [Scriptures]
  • Discourse [Gyana-yagna]
  • Meditation [Dhyana]
  • Surya- vandana [Aaditya]
  • Feed others [Prasaadm-ootu]
  • Mantrocharana [Japa-yog]
  • Hydrotherapy [Jala-kriya]
  • Visit sickly [Rogi-sandarshana].

NOTE: Not the part of prescribed yoga but forms part of Austerity Measures which is the sub part of/leading to "TAPAS"

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