#3 Satyanarayana Vrath

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Dear Sunil,

 

People keep this fast (vrata) for several reasons, truth being

foremost – satya – nara – aayana. To have the Higher spirit we

commonly refer to as God guide (aayana) mankind (nara) to truth (satya).

 

This fast has also been recommended for some based on their charts,

should Jupiter be afflicted. Try this link for some information.

 

http://www.srath.com/mantra/satyanarayana.htm

 

 

Queries

1. I presume this Vrath is to be kept on Full Moon Day of every month.

Any particular month to start this or one can start from any coming

Full Moon day

 

Yes – Full Moon, or Pournima.

 

2. What are the rituals that one should perform

You can go as elaborately as you wish. From personal experience, no

food or water is consumed. For those who are unable to do this,

uncooked food / milk would be recommended. The fast is broken right

after sunset after looking at the reflection of the Moon in water.

Break fast with water.

 

3. Can one hear a tape of the Satyanarayana Katha

Sure.

 

4. I presume since the word Vrath is mentioned then one should abstain

from food and water for the whole day sunrise to sunset. Kindly clarify

 

Yes. That is the meaning of a vratha.

 

5. What are the astrological combinations for which a native is

compulsorily adviced to keep this Vrath and for what benefit.

 

Look for Jupiter being afflicted in the chart. This fast help

alleviates the significations for those. Depending on placements, it

may have to be done a certain number of times.

 

6. Any restrictions of caste, creed for Satyanarayana Vrath (I ask

this since I presume only Brahmins are supposed to recite Gayatri

Mantra , I have heard this and I can be wrong)

 

Answer. Same as for Question 5

 

Shall be obliged

 

Best wishes to all

Sunil John

Mumbai

 

Best wishes,

Nitin.

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