Fasting on Shivaratri

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Namaskar Rajesh,

 

It is said that fasting on Mahashivaratri is most auspicious for

devotees but for those not used to fasting, it is not highly

necessary to do so. What is more important is one's health, stamina

and energy when it comes to fasting.

 

If one feels weak and cannot concentrate on the vrat, except on food,

then its better not to oberserve fasting at all. This way, one can

retain energy and focus on god, the festivities and prayers. Yes,

Mahashivaratri falls on March 6 this year.

 

Om Namah Shivaya

 

 

 

, " umeshrajesh72 "

<umeshrajesh72 wrote:

>

> Dear Narshimaye,

>

> Please let me know if one has to fast on shivratri day to obtain

the

> grace of lord shiva. I have read the satcharitra and Sai Baba who

is

> an embodiment of Lord Shiva mentions that it is not necessary to

fast

> on any festive day. If one is fasting then all tahat one would be

> thinking about is food and one cannot concentrate on god. hence it

is

> better that one has his meal and then prays to god. I agree with

this

> as I have tried fasting a couple of times but as I am not used to

it

> it becomes very difficult for me to concentrate on anything..

>

> I guess Shivratri this year falls on March 6th.. Please correct me

if

> I am wrong..

>

> Thanks

>

> Rajesh

>