Significance
SawanSomvar is a collection of Vrats or fasts observed on Mondays
throughout the month of Shravan. This event has been observed by the public for
a long time, and it is generally performed in order to achieve desired
objectives. Goddess Parvati is also said to have followed the SolahSomvarVratin
order to marry Lord Shiva, according to legend.
The days for fasting change every year, according to the calendar.
During this fast, individuals typically take all of the rites very seriously,
demonstrating their dedication and faith in the almighty.
Benefits
1) SawanSomvar is a collection of Vrats or fasts observed on
Mondays throughout the month of Shravan. This event has been observed by the
public for a long time, and it is generally performed in order to achieve
desired objectives. Goddess Parvati is also said to have followed the
SolahSomvarVratin order to marry Lord Shiva, according to legend.
2) The days for fasting change every year, according to the
calendar. During this fast, individuals typically take all of the rites very
seriously, demonstrating their dedication and faith in the almighty.
3) Single ladies will be matched with a life mate of their
choosing. For the uninitiated, Mata Parvati had also gone to great lengths to
please Lord Shiva and win his affection.
4) Fasting is one of the most natural ways to rid the body of
toxins. Shravan is also the second month of the monsoon season. People acquire
a number of ailments during the rainy season, therefore eating healthy and
detoxifying the body at regular intervals is critical. Shravan also marks the
start of the holy month of Chaturmas.
5) In addition to purifying the body, a devotee can cleanse his
mind of all negativity and evil by doing penance, Dhyana (meditation), and
austerities.
Deity
Lord Shiva
Rituals
In the month of Shravan, one might gain a lot of punyas by offering milk
to Lord Shiva. Rudraksha should be worn and used for japas. If presented to
Lord Shiva, Bhibhuti is regarded highly significant. Some of it should also be
spread over the brow. To Shiva linga, offer panchamrit (milk, curd, butter or
ghee, honey, and jaggery) and bael leaves. Chant the Shiva Chalisa and offer
Lord Shiva's aarti on a regular basis. It is highly fortunate to chant the
Mahamritunjay mantra. All Shravan Somvars should be fasted. This is critical
information for young ladies looking for excellent spouses.
Story/Katha
The moneylender in the city had all he needed. He had everything
in place for pleasure and magnificence, yet he experienced a tremendous deal of
sadness in his life. He didn't have any children. He began fasting on Monday
with complete commitment in order to have a kid. He walked to the pagoda and
began worshipping Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati as prescribed by law. Goddess
Parvati was happy to see his dedication and begged Lord Shiva to grant the
moneylender's requests. 'O Parvati, the one who gets what is in his destiny
gets that,' Lord Shiva replied. Every living person reaps the benefits of his
actions, but Goddess Parvati insisted on having Shiva grant his requests.The
Lord, who fulfilled Goddess Parvati's stubbornness, awarded the money lender
the bounty of a son, but also said the kid was short-lived. At the age of 12
he's going to die. The lender listened to Mata Parvati and Lord Shiva's
discourse, thus the Shiva's blessing did not bring delight or sadness. He kept
worshipping as before.
After some time, the money lender had a son and the money lender
sent him to study Kashi with his mother's uncle at the age of 11. At the same
time, he gave the son money, and he stated he need to go and serve the Brahmins
food and yagna. Kashi was headed by uncle and nephew.
There was a village along the route where
the king's daughter was getting married, but the prince she was marrying was
Kana. Because the king was unaware of this, everyone felt it would be a good
idea to make the moneylender's son a bridegroom. He further stipulated that
after the marriage, he would provide money to the moneylender's son and
transport the princess to his city. The moneylender's son consented after
considerable persuading.Rajkumar opened the pole
The moneylender's son was married to the
princess in place of the prince, but after the wedding, he told her, "You
are married to me, but the prince with whom you will be sent has a blind
eye." I'm planning a trip to Kashi. When the princess learned of this, she
informed her father and refused to accompany the prince.
Shiva gave the boon of being alive
The moneylender's son then travelled to
Kashi with his maternal uncle and began practising Yagya there. On the day of
the conflict, he was twelve years old. The child informed his uncle that he was
not feeling well and that he needed to rest. He died as soon as he fell asleep
and began to mourn. After then, Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati left the area.
Swami, I cannot endure the sound of someone sobbing, Mother Parvati replied to
God. Please relieve him of his anguish. Then Shiva revealed to the goddess that
he was the son of the same short-lived moneylender. Goddess Parvati felt upset
and pleaded, "Lord, raise this boy's age or else his parents would die in
pain due to their separation. On the request of Goddess Parvati, Lord
Shiva granted the boy a boon to be alive.
The king recognized the princess and then
married
After finishing his
studies, the moneylender's son was returning to his hometown. He stayed in the
same place where he had married the princess in the meantime. As soon as he
arrived, the monarch recognised him and summoned him to the palace, where he
was remarried to the princess and then sent away with his daughter to her home.
A hungry and thirsty son awaited the moneylender and his wife. He had promised
to give up his life if his son would not return, but he was overjoyed to see
his son with his daughter-in-law.
Aarti
Om Jai Shiv Omkara, Swami Jai Shiv Omkara. Brahma, Vishnu, Sadashiva, Ardhangi
stream. Om Jai Shiv OmkaraAkananChaturananPanchananRaje.
HarshasanaGarudasanaVrishvahana Om Jai Shiv Omkara Two sides, four
quadrilaterals, ten triangles are very sleeping. Tribhuvan Jana Mohe flaunting
the Triguna form Om Jai Shiv OmkaraAkshamalaVanmalaMundmaladhari.
TripurariKansari holding a garland Om Jai Shiv OmkaraShwetambar Pitamber
Baghambar Ange. SanakadikGarudadikBhutadikSangay Om Jai Shiv OmkaraKamandalu
Chakra trident in the middle of the tax. Happy sad world caregiver Om Jai Shiv
Omkara Brahma Vishnu Sadashiv knows he is indiscreet. Do you kill Madhu-Katabh,
make the tone fearless. Om Jai Shiv Omkara Lakshmi, Savitri Parvati Sanga.
Parvati Ardhangi, Shivlahari Ganga. Om Jai Shiv OmkaraThe mountain is asleep
Parvati, Shankar Kailasa. The food of hemp dhatoor, is consumed in ashes. Om
Jai Shiv Omkara Ganges is flowing in the hair, the garland of the garland is
shaved. The remaining snake wrapped, covered with deer. Om Jai Shiv Omkara
Viswanath, Nandi Brahmachari, sits in Kashi. Get up and see, glory is very
heavy. Om Jai Shiv Omkara Whoever sings the aarti of Trigunaswami ji.
KahatShivanand Swami, get the desired fruit. Om Jai Shiv Omkara Om Jai Shiv
Omkara
Mantra
Om SadhoJaatayeNamah.
Om VamDevayaNamah.
- Om AghoraiNamah.
- Om TatpurushayaNamah.
- Om IshanayNamah.
-Om HreemHraumNamahShivay.
Rudra Gayatri Mantra
Om TatpurushayaVidmahe,
MahadevayaDhimahiTanno Rudra: Prachodayat.
Mahamrityunjaya Gayatri Mantra
ॐजू .
Urvarukamivbandhananmrityormukshiyyamamritatsvahbhuvahॐsa loon hoon
Mahamrityunjaya Mantra
– Om
TryambakamYajamaheSugandhimPushtivardhanam.
UrvarukamivaBandhananMrityormukshiyyaMamritt
Mool Mantra of Shiva
- Oh no: Shivaay.
By chanting this mantra, one gets rid of
all kinds of problems.
How to fast and break
- Begin With Heavy Breakfast.
- Drink Dry Fruit Lassi Before Lunch.
- Fruit ChaatOr Curd For Lunch.
- A Cup Of Tea Or Coffee In Evening.
- Final Meal.
Food
During the fast, you can consume fruits, fresh vegetables, dishes cooked
with sabudana (sago) and sendhanamak, milk and milk products such as curd and
buttermilk. Only a few people, however, consume only one meal each day.
Furthermore, meals cooked with salt, garlic, or onions must be avoided.
Date & Time
First Monday of Sawan – 26 July 2021
Second Monday of Sawan – 2 August 2021
Third Monday of Sawan – 9 August 2021
Fourth Monday of Sawan – 16
August 2021
Dos/ Don’ts
1) Limit your intake of leafy greens and brinjal.
2) Limit your intake of rice, wheat, and lentils. Some folks only
eat without salt once during the day.
3) Avoid eating garlic, onions, or any other Tamasic food.
