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Navratri in India is considered not just a festival but a unique opportunity of devotion, practice and self -purification. During this time, Maa Durga is worshiped with full legal practice and devotees please to the Goddess by keeping a fast. But often people ask the question that how to keep the fast properly so that the fruits of worship are completely found.

This question was recently answered by Premanand Ji Maharaj in his discourse. He explained in detail what rules are necessary to follow during Navratri fast and what should be avoided. Maharaj believes that fasting is not only a rule to food, but it is also a means of purifying mind, speech and conduct.

Importance and purpose of Navratri fast

The fast kept in Navratri is not just the name of staying hungry or light food. Its real purpose is to receive the grace of Mother Durga through self -control and practice. It is also mentioned in the scriptures that the devotee who fasts with full allegiance and rules gets special blessings of Goddess Durga.

Religious, nine days of Navratri are dedicated to the worship of the nine forms of the Goddess. Every day different forms are practiced and fast is formed the basis. During this time, a person transmits positive energy by distance from the negativity inside him.

Rules of fasting of Premanand Ji Maharaj

1. Restraint in diet

Maharaj says that it is mandatory to follow satvic food during the fast. It includes items made of fruits, milk, dry fruits and rock salt. Onion, garlic and tamasic food should be avoided completely. This keeps the purification of the mind and the practice is successful.

2. Control of mind and speech

Not only food, but also restraint on mind and speech is important. Anger should be made distance from anger, bitter words or negative thoughts during fasting. Maharaj said that devotion is meaningful only when the seeker’s mind remains calm and stable.

3. Following of worship and rules

Every day the aarti, chanting and recitation of the Goddess is part of the fast. It is necessary to bathe before sunrise, wear clean clothes and light a lamp in the temple of the house. According to Maharaj, the real fruit of the fast is found only when the devotees worship with full devotion and method.

What things should be avoided during fast

Some special precautions should also be taken during Navratri fast. Maharaj said that should make a complete distance from things like meat, alcohol and intoxication. At the same time, insulting others or causing trouble to someone disturbs the purity of the fast.

He also told that instead of making the fast a show, it should be considered as a medium of self -determination and practice. If a person does not follow the rules and is limited to food only, then his fast is considered incomplete.