Vrat: why we fast, and how to keep one, in six lessons व्रत: हम उपवास क्यों रखते हैं और कैसे रखें, छह पाठों में

The meaning of a vow, the Ekadashi cycle, Pradosh and Shiva vratas, Navratri, the family vratas, and how to eat and break a fast with care

Six lessons for anyone who keeps a vrat, or wants to begin. You start with what a vrat really is: a vow, a resolve and a way of sitting near God, with the Gita's call for moderation and a clear word on who should not fast. Then come the Ekadashi cycle, Pradosh and the Shiva vratas, the nine nights of Navratri, the family vratas such as Karva Chauth, Hartalika Teej and Vat Savitri, and finally food, breaking the fast and keeping a vrat while travelling or living abroad. Each lesson gives the sources, simple steps for home, common mistakes and questions people ask.

By
DharmikVibes
Language
English
Length
33 min
Category
How-to › Vrat planning & kathas

Episodes and lessons

  1. Lesson 1: What a vrat is, and who should keep only the gentlest form Episode 1 · 6 min
  2. Lesson 2: The Ekadashi cycle Episode 2 · 5 min
  3. Lesson 3: Pradosh and the Shiva vratas Episode 3 · 5 min
  4. Lesson 4: Navratri, the nine nights of the Devi Episode 4 · 5 min
  5. Lesson 5: The family vratas Episode 5 · 6 min
  6. Lesson 6: Food, breaking the fast, and common mistakes Episode 6 · 5 min

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Cite this page: DharmikVibes (2026). "Vrat: why we fast, and how to keep one, in six lessons". DharmikStudio by DharmikVibes. https://studio.dharmikvibes.com/course/vrat-why-we-fast-and-how-to-keep-one-in-six-lessons-21a09b40