What is Maun Vrat and it’s significance
What is Maun Vrat and it's significance
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First of all let us know the meaning of the words 'mauna' and 'vrata':
Both mauna and vrata are Samskruta / Sanskrit words.
mauna - mau + na - mau = talking using mukha / mouth, na = no (not doing).
Total meaning of this word is: Someone doing something which is related to 'not to talk' for some particular time or day or few days.
vrata - vra + ta - vra = taking vow, ta = doing.
Vrata is a Sanskrit word that means "vow, resolve, devotion, something which we do to make Bhagavan Sri Hari or other Demigods happy", and refers to pious observances such as doing pooja, fasting and pilgrimage (Tirtha) found in Indian religions.
Vrata is typically accompanied with prayers seeking health and happiness for their loved ones as examples for material benefits and for seeking moksha / mukti &...