Though the rules concerning the vratas had been
very much liberalized to embrace as large a segment of the society as possible,
there had to be some rules guiding the whole process in order to protect and
preserve the sanctity of the ritual system itself. These may be summarized as
follows:
very much liberalized to embrace as large a segment of the society as possible,
there had to be some rules guiding the whole process in order to protect and
preserve the sanctity of the ritual system itself. These may be summarized as
follows:
During the period of the observance of a vrata, one
should keep one’s person clean and pure, observe celibacy, speak the truth,
practice forbearance, avoid non-vegetarian foods and scrupulously perform all
the rituals connected with it.
should keep one’s person clean and pure, observe celibacy, speak the truth,
practice forbearance, avoid non-vegetarian foods and scrupulously perform all
the rituals connected with it.
Once a vrata is undertaken, it should never be left
unfinished nor a new one started before completing it. But, one should never
start the observance while in ashaucha ceremonial impurity brought about by
birth or death in one’s family.
unfinished nor a new one started before completing it. But, one should never
start the observance while in ashaucha ceremonial impurity brought about by
birth or death in one’s family.
Persons too old or too sick can get the vrata
performed for them by the close relatives if they are willing.
performed for them by the close relatives if they are willing.
Once the decision is taken to perform a vrata, the
actual, commencement should be made only as per the auspicious time, place and
mode laid down by the books.
actual, commencement should be made only as per the auspicious time, place and
mode laid down by the books.
Now we will know about some specific Vrats for the
elimination of Kuja Dosha, such as : 1) Mangal Vrat; 2) Mangala Gauri Vrat; 3)
Vat Savitri Vrat; and 4) Sacred Gauri Vrat.
elimination of Kuja Dosha, such as : 1) Mangal Vrat; 2) Mangala Gauri Vrat; 3)
Vat Savitri Vrat; and 4) Sacred Gauri Vrat.
Mangal Vrat
Manglik persons or those who are suffering from the
evils of Mars regarding the absence of conjugal bliss owing to any reason, or
the possibility of loss of life of the partner or separation, or otherwise
those who are leading miserable married life due to the adversity of Mars must
observe Vrat on Tuesday in the following way:-
evils of Mars regarding the absence of conjugal bliss owing to any reason, or
the possibility of loss of life of the partner or separation, or otherwise
those who are leading miserable married life due to the adversity of Mars must
observe Vrat on Tuesday in the following way:-
First of all shodashashopchar Poojan of Mars should
be done as explained above with full faith, devotion and dedication. Certain
specification, norms, methods and stories have been mentioned in various texts
on Vrats. Here we will be discussing all important points of Mangal Vrat i.e.
observation of Vrat on Tuesdays. We want to draw the attention of such readers
that Vrat on Tuesday does not mean the Vrat of Hanumanji. Mangal Vrat may be
observed to please Mangal graham, Mata Durga or any of her incarnation and to
please Hanumanji as well. Here we are mostly concerns with the Vrat on Tuesday
to prevent the adversity cast by planet Mars. The girls or ladies who are
suffering or may suffer due to the evil effects of Mars in their birth charts
or if they have Kuja Dosha and get married with a non-Manglik boy, must observe
Vrat on Tuesdays.
be done as explained above with full faith, devotion and dedication. Certain
specification, norms, methods and stories have been mentioned in various texts
on Vrats. Here we will be discussing all important points of Mangal Vrat i.e.
observation of Vrat on Tuesdays. We want to draw the attention of such readers
that Vrat on Tuesday does not mean the Vrat of Hanumanji. Mangal Vrat may be
observed to please Mangal graham, Mata Durga or any of her incarnation and to
please Hanumanji as well. Here we are mostly concerns with the Vrat on Tuesday
to prevent the adversity cast by planet Mars. The girls or ladies who are
suffering or may suffer due to the evil effects of Mars in their birth charts
or if they have Kuja Dosha and get married with a non-Manglik boy, must observe
Vrat on Tuesdays.
The Sankalp should be taken by keeping rice, water,
betel nuts, flowers and money in the right palm facing towards east or west.
Thereafter the contents in the hand should be put in front of Ganapati Devta.
After Sankalp Shodshopchar Poojan of Ganapati and Mangal Graha is essential.
Without Ganapati Pooja, the n ative is not bestowed with the good results. This
is well-established fact that Agrapooja or Ganpati is most essential before
offering any other worship to the concerning powere of planets or God.
betel nuts, flowers and money in the right palm facing towards east or west.
Thereafter the contents in the hand should be put in front of Ganapati Devta.
After Sankalp Shodshopchar Poojan of Ganapati and Mangal Graha is essential.
Without Ganapati Pooja, the n ative is not bestowed with the good results. This
is well-established fact that Agrapooja or Ganpati is most essential before
offering any other worship to the concerning powere of planets or God.
During Mangal Vrat one may take a glass of milk,
tea or juice in the morning after the above Sankalp and worship etc. Thereafter
one should take `Choorma” (made of wheat flour and jiggery) between 12 noon to
3 p.m. If one does not want to take Choorma due to any reason he or she may eat
sweet fruits or sweets instead. The salt of any kind is strictly prohibited in
Mangal Vrat. Any fruits which contain salt, should not be taken. After
completing the Vrat one should sing Aarti of Mars before going to bed. If it is
very essential one may take one or two fruits after Aarti and before going to
bed.
tea or juice in the morning after the above Sankalp and worship etc. Thereafter
one should take `Choorma” (made of wheat flour and jiggery) between 12 noon to
3 p.m. If one does not want to take Choorma due to any reason he or she may eat
sweet fruits or sweets instead. The salt of any kind is strictly prohibited in
Mangal Vrat. Any fruits which contain salt, should not be taken. After
completing the Vrat one should sing Aarti of Mars before going to bed. If it is
very essential one may take one or two fruits after Aarti and before going to
bed.
Mangal Vrat should be observed for at least one
year. But the Vrat can be extended for 5 years or for whole of the life as
advised by Guru or Acharya or by any competent astrologer. After completing the
Vrat of Mars, Udyapan is required. It means that the devotee is terminating the
Mangal Vrat now onwards. He begets pardon for his mistakes and donates to
Brahmins.
year. But the Vrat can be extended for 5 years or for whole of the life as
advised by Guru or Acharya or by any competent astrologer. After completing the
Vrat of Mars, Udyapan is required. It means that the devotee is terminating the
Mangal Vrat now onwards. He begets pardon for his mistakes and donates to
Brahmins.
Dr. Shanker Adawal
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