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	Vrata - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		According to Hindu scriptures, vrata assists the person doing the vrata to achieve and fulfill his desires as performing vratas are supposed to bring the divine grace and blessing.
		In Ancient India, vrata played a significant role in the life of individuals, and it continues to be practiced in modern times as well by a number of Hindus.
		The doors of the vratas were thrown open to one and all during bhakti movement, thus bringing ritualistic Hinduism to especially the lower castes and women.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Vrata (934 words)

	Vrata
		Vrata refers to such a religious observance undertaken as the result of a vow.
		Vata Savitri Vrata: This vrata is observed on the full moon night in Jyeshtha in honour of a mythical princess named Savitri, who like the Greek queen Alcestis, brought her husband back from death.
		The vrata is known as Hartalika, meaning abducted, because when Parvati ran away from home to marry Shiva, her father suspected her of having been abducted.
	www.gurjari.net /ico/Mystica/html/vrata.htm (785 words)

	A Daily Chronicle of Kauai's Hindu Monastery
		Vrata is a binding force, binding the external mind to the soul and the soul to the Divine.
		Gurudeva goes on to say that a Vrata is a sacred trust between you and your guardian devas, the devas that surround the temple you most frequent and the Mahadevas, who live within the Third World which you live in, too, in your deep, innermost mind, in the radiant, self-luminous body of your soul.
		In this case, a vrata is taken covering the restrictions that are followed both during the forty-one days prior to the pilgrimage, as well as during the pilgrimage itself, which includes dietary restrictions and the practice of brahmacharya.
	www.himalayanacademy.com /taka/past/2003/September/September_15_2003 (2548 words)

	Raja Deekshitar's Blog : Vrata -- A Spiritual Elevator, Raja Deekshitar blogs on sulekha, Religion blogs, Raja ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Vratas that involve abstinence of food or the application of particular diets are also used for the promotion of good health.
		A vow or vrata can be taken during a religious festival, or for the duration of a pilgrimage, or for a specific timeframe.
		Some examples of this kind of vrata are for instance, drinking only milk for 21 days, or eating only the leaves of the bilva and banyan trees, after dipping them in water, a vow dedicated to Shiva.
	www.sulekha.com /blogs/blogdisplay.aspx?cid=3805 (2710 words)

	Pradosha Vrata
		Pradosha Vrata is undertaken on trayodashi, the 13th day of the lunar phase.
		A vrata can be defined as a religious-cum-spiritual resolve or vow, where a person adheres strictly to certain practices and principles for a certain amount of time.
		The fast is said to be special significance to devotees of Lord Shiva - to the extent that just having a glimpse of the shiva linga in a temple during the period of the fast is said to destroy all sins.
	www.sikhnet.com /sikhnet/discussion.nsf/ca32680024ff68b487256a08007e86d8/7BDB1F727B37FFBA872569BB006F9A2C!OpenDocument (507 words)

	Pradosha Vrata (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		She came to the sage with two boys, her son, Suchivrata, and an orphan prince, Dharmagupta, whose father was slain in battle and the kingdom overrun by enemies.
		One who takes this Vrata fasts on that day, and keeps vigil at night after the fast is over.
		This Vrata is highly lauded by the scriptures and is of very great sanctity and importance to worshippers of Lord Siva.
	www.divinelifesociety.org /html/dls/calender/pradoshavrata.shtm (2315 words)

	Naivedya Dishes
		These Vrata specialities may not be as palatable as normal Udupi cuisine, but it is argued that since they are healthy, these rules must be followed, not only in everyday cooking, but also in ceremonial meals.
		During Shaka Vrata and Dwidala Vrata, cashew nut, cardamom, asafoetida and saffron are forbidden.
		During Dwidala Vrata, tubers like yam and sweet potato that draw the essence of soil are recommended, as they are both nutritious and very platable.
	www.hknet.org.nz /Chaturmasya-vrata.html (1112 words)

	The Golden Bug : Forum > Body & Paint / Limarija i farba > Visnula vrata... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Sarke mogu da se izvlace i uvlace po horizontalnoj osi normalnoj na pravac voznje, a moguce je cak i podesavati ih podmetanjem podloski ako su vrata otisla suvise unapred (zazor svuda treba da isti).
		Vrata sama od sebe nece da se iskrive - ili je truo stub ili je bila neka havarija pa nije ispravljeno kako treba.
		Moguce je doduse i da vrata istrule tamo gde je vezana neka od sarki, ali mislim da je to vrlo retko.
	www.thegoldenbug.com /forum/viewtopic.php?t=674 (993 words)

	MantraOnNet.com: Monthly Fast
		The Vratas known as the Vrata of a single meal each day (Ekabhakta), the Dvadashi-Vrata, and the Tila-Vrata should be practised for four consecutive months (1-5).
		By practising Vratas during the four months com- mencing from the month of Shravana, a man is able to witness the realisation of all his heart-felt desires.
		The resolution of practising the Chaturmashya Vratas spoken of before, should be first solemnly made, by fasting on the day of the eleventh phase of the moon in the month of Ashada.
	www.mantraonnet.com /fasts/monthly-fasts.html (642 words)

	Fasts of India - SATYA NARAYANA VRATA
		Lord Narayana appeared before him in the form of an old Brahmin, asked him to observe the Satya Narayana Vrata and gave him His word of assurance that he would be free from poverty, by observing this Vrata.
		He also was inspired to observe the Vrata in his house.
		He immediately purchased the things that were necessary for the Vrata and observed it along with his family member with intense faith and devotion.
	www.aryabhatt.com /fast_fair_festival/Fasts/SatyaNarayanaVrata.htm (468 words)

	satyanarayana
		On the day of the vrata, it is required to fast and perform the pooja towards the evening.
		Vrata begins with the lighting of the lamp, a symbolic gesture of lighting the lamp of devotion in one's heart.
		At the end of the vrata there is udvaasana, a formal way of concluding the pooja.
	www.gsbkerala.com /satyanar.htm (2992 words)

	MantraOnNet.com: 4 Vrats
		The Vrata, known as the Skanda Shasthi, should be performed in honour of the Marshal of the heavens, on the day of the sixth phase of the moon's increase in the month of Bhadra.
		The Vrata, known as the Krishna Shasthi, should be first undertaken on such a Tithi, occurring in the month of Magha.
		Each year, the Vrata should be repeated with a view to beget children or to get rid of all dangers by praying as follows.
	www.mantraonnet.com /fasts/4-vrats.html (1011 words)

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		Samayik Vrata - Limited Meditation Vow ------------------------------------------- Meditation of the soul and its relationship with nature is known as Samayik.
		The meditation of 48 minutes makes a person realize the importance of a life long vow to avoid all sinful activities and is a stepping stone to a life of full renunciation.
		This means that one shall not, during a certain period of time, do any activity, business, or travel beyond a certain city, street, house or have anything to do with the enjoyment of objects beyond that limit.
	www.sacred-texts.com /jai/12vows.txt (1981 words)

	Chapter 20: Shrävakächär (Code Of Conduct For Householders)
		Therefore, the Vrata means the type of the selection for renunciation.
		However, in the technical or idiomatic sense in which the word is used in the connection now under consideration, there is also the meaning of choosing a right course, and then there is the implied effort of will in willing to so choose.
		We take Vrata to purify ourselves to continue and enhance the process of liberating ourselves, and to achieve the liberation (Moksha).
	www.jcnc.org /jainism/PPOJ/20.htm (7353 words)

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		As we know, a vrata is making a promise to observe certain religious practices in a strict manner.
		Often vratas relate to a specific festival, someone will take a vrata for the six days of Skanda Shasti, that is common.
		As we know, there are three vratas that are of this nature and the first is the Sakahara Vrata, governing diet.
	www.himalayanacademy.com /taka/past/2002/July/July_07_2002/transcript.html (827 words)

	The Sampradaya Sun - Independent Vaisnava News - Feature Stories - October 2005
		In this article, he has clearly ascertained the days on which the conclusion of the vrata is observed.
		The rule is - devotees who begin their vrata on the ekadasi day also conclude it on the last ekadasi.
		That vrata which is observed during the month between these two dates is called niyama-seva.
	www.harekrsna.com /sun/features/10-05/features91.htm (2207 words)

	Varalakshmi Vrata > Festivals > EPrarthana.com
		The Hindu festival going by the name 'Vara Lakshmi Vrata' is celebrated on the last Friday of the bright fortnight in the month of Ashadha, also called Adi, which corresponds to the English months of July-August.
		It is a festival to propitiate the goddess Lakshmi, the consort of Vishnu, one of the Hindu Trinity.
		Lakshmi is said to have visited a pious woman by name Sarmadi, living in the city of Kuntinapura in Magadha (Bihar), in in one of her dreams and expressed her satisfaction at her devotion to her children.
	www.eprarthana.com /festivals/fvaralakshmi.asp (1009 words)

	The Devi Bhagavatam: The Eleventh Book: Chapter 23
		One is to practise Krichchra chândrâ yana Vrata and to take for his food, milk, fruits, roots and vegetables, Habisyannam and food obtained by begging so that one may become sinless.
		In the observance of the Krichchhra Prâjâpatya Vrata, one has to take food once in midday for three days, once in the evening for three days, and for the next three days whatever one gets without asking anything from anybody.
		These abovementioned vratas are observed by the Rudras, Âdityas, Vâsus, and Maruts; and they are enjoying thereby their full safety.
	www.sacred-texts.com /hin/db/bk11ch23.htm (1980 words)

	Fasts of India - VARA LAKSHMI VRATA (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		LORD SHIVA describes the glory of this Vrata in the Skanda Purana.
		This worship of Maha Lakshmi is done to obtain good progeny, and for the health and long life of the husband.
		The Vrata is observed on the Friday immediately preceding the full moon day of the month of Sravan (August-September).
	www.aryabhatt.com /fast_fair_festival/Fasts/VaraLakshmiVrata.htm (391 words)

	Pradosha Vrata
		So easily, and yet so greatly is the Lord of Kailas pleased by this Vrata.One who takes this Vrata fasts on that day, and keeps vigil at night after the fast is over.
		This Vrata is highly lauded by the scriptures and is of very great sanctity and importance to worshippers of Lord Shiva.
		Most fortunate and blessed is the person who performs the Pradosha Vrata, for upon him Lord Shiva showers His choicest Grace and blessings in a very short time.
	www.astrojyoti.com /PradoshaVrata.htm (2328 words)

	Satya Narayana Vrata
		The mendicant sternly said, “You have not kept up your promise of observing the Satya Narayana Vrata.” Then he revealed his true identity to the merchant, gave him words of solace and disappeared.Sadhu came back to his boat and found that all the bags contained jewels again.
		Some boys of the cowherd class were performing the Vrata of Satya Narayana in the vicinity of the banyan tree.
		He who observes this Vrata, which is even being observed by the gods themselves, with faith, devotion and self-surrender; he who hears the sacred story of Lord Satya Narayana with faith and devotion; he who attends the worship and eats the prasad—he certainly attains health, wealth and joy.
	www.astrojyoti.com /SatyaNarayanaVrata.htm (1501 words)

	Movie Info for Vrata Raja on MSN Movies
		Nominated for the Golden Bear at the 1968 Berlin Film Festival, this tragic historical film from director Andrzej Wajda is an adaptation of Jerzy Andrzejewski's novella Bramy Raju about the ill-fated Children's Crusade of the 13th century.
		When some the 12-year-old boys admit their reasons for participating in the event are due to their homosexual leanings toward the handsome Count Ludwig (Ferdy Mayne), the monk tries to stop the pilgrimage.
		Vrata Raja was released in the U.K. in 1968 under the title Gates to Paradise.
	entertainment.msn.com /movies/movie.aspx?m=69433 (136 words)

	VNN World - Observance Of Kartik Vrata In Chandigarh Sri Caitanya Gaudiya Math
		Generally most people choose to go to Vrndavan to observe Kartik, where it is described that the service rendered during this month gives so many more times the spiritual benefit as that service rendered in other months of the year.
		Anyone who is coming to India for this Kartik Vrata, I urge you to consider making the journey to Chandigarh to meet Srila Bhakti Ballabh Tirtha Maharaj, see the wonderful example of such an exalted Vaisnava in his practice, and to hear from him.
		The perfection of life is to take the association of such pure Vaisnavas by hearing, rendering service, and trying to implement into our lives the examples set by such transcendental personalities.
	www.vnn.org /world/WD0010/WD21-6354.html (2548 words)

	Off the Beaten Path - Zadar Travel Guide - VirtualTourist.com
		Kopnena vrata, the Land Gate, from Renaissance period was built in the 16th century as a part of the city fortifications.
		Morska vrata, the Sea Gate, are probably the most beautiful gateway into the old core of the town.
		The Town Land Gate, coloquially called "Lavlja vrata" (the Lion's Gate), was erected in the 16th century, together with the new city walls, which were built up for fear of the invasion of the Turks, who had already ruled over the Dalmatian hinterland.
	www.virtualtourist.com /travel/Europe/Croatia/Dalmatia_Zadar_Region/Zadar-384203/Off_the_Beaten_Path-Zadar-BR-1.html (646 words)

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		In this vow, a person must not intentionally hurt any living being (plants,animals,humans etc.) or their feeling either by thought, word or deed, himself, or through others, or by approving such an act committed by somebody else.
		Generally one commits the sin by one's use or enjoyment of consumable (Bhoga) and non-consumable (Upbhoga) things.
		This vow sets the new limit within the limitations already set by Dik Vrata and Bhoga-Upbhoga Vrata.
	www.angelfire.com /co/jainism/12vows.html (1814 words)

	Jainism Literature Center - Jain Education
		This vows being limited or restricted vows may still leave great scope for the commitment of sins and possession of property.
		In this vow, a person must not intentionally hurt any living being (plants, animals, humans etc.) or their feeling either by thought, word or deed, himself, or through others, or by approving such an act committed by somebody else.
		Generally one commits the sin by one's use or enjoyment of consumable (Bhoga) and non-consumable (Upbhoga) objects.
	www.fas.harvard.edu /~pluralsm/affiliates/jainism/jainedu/12vows.htm (1747 words)

	History of Diwali (deebavali) - kedhAra (gowry) vratam
		Infact very few people know that it is one of the important Saivite vratas.
		She observed the kEdhAra vrata, one of Gods favorite vratas.
		The vrata is then called kEdhAra gaurI vrata since Gowri observed it.
	www.shaivam.org /siddhanta/feskedha.html (335 words)

	Festivals in Kartik
		Performing vrata in the month of Kartika (Damodara) is glorified profusely in the puranas.
		Since this month is very dear to Krsna by performing austerities, or restraining ones sense gratification and performing activities to please the senses of the Lord, one becomes very dear to the Krsna.
		The vrata may begin on the ekadasi of the waxing moon of asvina, on the purnima, or (samkranti) when the sun enters the house of Libra.
	www.hknet.org.nz /parishad76-k.htm (2175 words)

	Glories of Kartika
		But even such unserious persons who execute devotional service according to the regulative principles during the month of Karttika, and within the jurisdiction of Mathura in India, are very easily awarded the Lord's personal service." (Srila Prabhupada in NOD chap.
		Devotee (2): Srila Prabhupada, today is the beginning of urja-vrata (the Kartik vrata).
		Srila Bhaktivinoda's article quoted in Bhakti-prajnan Kesava Maharaja's book commenting on the Damodarastaka Prayers by Satyavrata Muni: "The observance of the Karttika-vrata is one of the most important things for the Vaisnavas.
	www.salagram.net /k-g.htm (1492 words)

	VNN World - Purushottam Maas Vrata, 2001
		Purushottam maas vrata' 2001, Calcutta, Sree Chaitanya Gaudiya Math.
		In the next discourse at 8 P.M. there is the daily recitation and commentary of the Brahma-stava, Bhagvatam, Canto 10th, Chapter 14th.
		This is part of the Vrata rules to read or hear the Brahma-stava.
	www.vnn.org /world/WD0110/WD22-6925.html (444 words)

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