Nama Article- 25-05-09

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Radhe Krishna To All,

 

How one should undertake a Vrata ('Upavasa')? What are the do’s and don’ts

while undertaking 'Upavasa'?

 

Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji:

 

The one performing Upavasa should wake up before sunrise. He should take bath

early in the morning chanting the Name of Hari. He should not shave or cut hair

on that day. He should refrain from sleeping during the day. At night, he should

sleep on the floor and not on comfortable cushioned beds and should refrain from

any sensual pleasures. A married man should not sleep with his spouse.

 

He should not consume any food from outside and that which has been partaken by

someone else, and that which has not been offered to the Lord.

He should observe silence

or perform Nama Kirtan and always remain in the memory of the Lord.

 

Chant the Mahamantra Nama kirtan :

Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare

Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare

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