Noida: The month of Sawan is considered the most special for Shiva devotees. This is the time when Bholenath is pleased with the practice and devotion of his devotees. Especially on Mondays of Sawan – who are dedicated to Shiva through fast and fast.
But fasting is not only enough to fast, but it is equally important to follow certain rules during the fast.
If these rules are violated, then not only the virtue of the fast can be reduced, but its full fruits cannot be found.
Do not consume these things during fast
1. Wheat or rice grains
Many people mistakenly eat things made of wheat or rice, but the consumption of food is forbidden in Sawan Monday fast.
If you eat at one time, it should be done in the evening and it should only have fruitful things.
What to eat: Water chestnut flour, kuttu flour or sago.
2. Fried-roasted and packet items
Fry things can dissolve the purity of spices, spices, salty and ready-to-eat snacks fast.
Do not forget to eat the salty or spicy things of the market.
3. Smoking and tobacco
Drugs like cigarette, bidi, gutkha or tobacco not only desecrate the fast, but are also considered incompetent from religious point of view.
The basic purpose of the fast is – the purity of both body and mind.
4. Sweet or dish outside
There is no guarantee of purity of sweets or milk made from the market. Therefore, eating them in fast is not considered right.
Give preference to home -made satvik sweets.
5. Plain salt
Normal salt is forbidden in fast as it contains iodine and other chemicals.
Use only ‘rock salt’ (Lahuri salt) in the fast.
What to eat during the fast?
1. Satvik and Falahari Food
In Sawan Monday fast, you can eat fruits, milk, curd, makhana, sago, water chestnut and kuttu flour. These are not only sattvic, but are also offered to Shiva.
They do not allow the body to get tired along with giving energy.
2. Fresh fruits and dry fruits
Fruits like pomegranate, papaya, banana, chiku and dry fruits like cashews, raisins, pistachios, walnuts are suitable. They are delicious and rich in nutrition.
Keep in mind – fast purifies the body, not the body, but also the soul
The real meaning of the fast is not just eating food – but to bring yourself on the path of discipline and devotion.
When we fast with both reverence and restraint, only then we get the grace of Shiva completely.
