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It is believed that any luxury must be minimized when observing a fast. Since Navratri is the sacred festival of fasting and prayers, it is advised for people to sleep on the floor (Bhoomi Shayan). Sleeping on the floor also keeps us connected to Mother Earth and encourages humility. Additionally, sleeping on the floor strengthens our bones and reduces back pain issues.
2. Arguments or Violence of any Kind
As per the popular belief, festivals are occasions when gods and goddesses visit our homes. It is always understood that peace should thrive on these days for the Divine to bless us with happiness, good fortune, and health. Arguments, quarrels or violence of any kind must be avoided during Navratri. Avoiding arguments keeps away feelings of anger and hatred. It encourages us to be resilient and live gracefully.
3. Leaving the Home Empty
Many people perform the Navratri Puja by observing fast on all nine days and by lighting the Akhand Deep (inextinguishable lamp). Someone must stay at home if the Akhand Jyoti has been lit. Akhand Jyoti is lit to express devotion towards Maa Durga and for consistent lighting of the Jyoti, someone needs to supervise it for all nine days. Leaving the Jyoti alone with nobody in the house is considered disrespectful to the Goddess. Akhand Jyoti symbolizes the victory of good over evil. As the lamp burns and lights even the darkest of places, we must never lose hope in our worst times. This observance of Akhanda Jyoti teaches hope and perseverance to the devotees.
4. Non-celibacy
Being in celibacy mode and avoiding physical relations is essential when observing the Navratri Puja rituals. Doing so keeps you focused and gives you power over your senses and organs. Our energy level goes up without any diversion or exertion and hence we are at our best forms. It takes us on the path of knowledge and imbibes wisdom and patience in us
5. Eating Non-vegetarian or Rich Food
Non-vegetarian food and any type of rich food is strictly avoided by devotees during the nine days of Navratri. While eating non-veg food is considered a sin as it involves sacrificing a creature, food like garlic, onion, processed food, etc are also avoided as they are not a part of the Sattvic diet. . A Sattvic diet helps detox the body and improves our focus through better digestion and metabolism. Also, since Navratri implies a seasonal transition, foods like onions and garlic could heat the body, making us sick
6. Shaving, Cutting Hair and Nails
Devotees observing fast also avoid shaving and cutting hair and nails during Navratri. It was believed that these activities were done to maintain their beauty and hence deviated from the purpose of the Navratri Puja. The practicality behind this rule is that since Navratri starts during the end of the monsoon, which carries a lot of moisture, a cut while shaving could take a lot of time to heal.
7. Yell or Talk Too Much
Devotees, especially women, are known to observe vow of silence (or Maun Vrat) during Navratri. It is a way of expressing devotion to Maa Durga and in reverence of her valor and vigor in defeating the demon king, Mahishasura. Maun Vrat with dhyan (meditation) helps improve our awareness. It also gives us control over our mind and speech, and helps attain inner peace, making us more aware.
SRI Sri
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