Mastya Dwadashi Vrata – Varaha PuranamVaraha Purana contains detailed procedures for observing Dwadashi Vrats in various months. The following is a step-by-step procedure for observing Matsya Dwadashi Vrata during the month of Margashirsha. When To Observe? Matsya Dwadashi Vratam should be observed during the month of Margashirsha (Dec - Jan) during Shukla Paksha (bright half). The Vrat spans over 3 days starting with the Dasami Day (10th day) and ending on Dwadashi Day (12th day). The procedures to be followed on each day are briefly given here. Procedure on Dasami Day (10th Day) 1. In the morning, with great control and purity of mind, worship Gods. Perform Archana and prescribed rituals in fire. [Note: The actual fire ritual to be performed is not elaborated here. Further, if performing a fire ritual is unaffordable, a simple puja would perhaps suffice]. 2. After worship, eat the remains of food offered to Gods (Prasada). 3. After eating food, walk five steps, wash the feet and clean the teeth by chewing 8 inches of the twig of a sappy tree (any tree which oozes milky substance) and sip water. 4. Wash face and do Achamanam 3 times. After Achanamanm, touch the 9 outlets of the body (eyes, ears, nose, mouth, etc.). 5. Meditate on the great Lord Janardhana (Vishnu), the wearer of yellow garment and bearer of conch, disc and mace and endowed with all auspiciousness using the following shloka. ख । ॥ 6. Take water in hand and reverentially offer it to Lord Janardhana by uttering his name. Offer Arghyam by just uttering Lord’s name (or chant each of the following stanzas and offer Arghyam thrice, as is normally done in Ekadashi Puja): । ॥ १॥ - ॥ ऽ । ॥ २॥ - K. Muralidharan ([email protected]) ॥ 1 O Lord. Procedure on Ekadashi Day (11th Day) 1.Matsya Dwadashi Vrat – Varaha Puranam ऽ - । ॥ ३॥ ॥ । ॥ ५॥ - ॥ 7. etc. [Note: In current circumstances. Then take bath. I shall take food on the next day (i. all rasas (essences) remain in you. Get up early in the morning on the Ekadashi day and finish usual activities such as brushing teeth. by chanting the following shloka: ऽ । ॥ 8. Dwadashi day). Bath should be taken in a river that preferably flows into the sea or a tank or pond in the house (in the order of preference – Take mud from the river/tank/pond . At best. By bestowing them all in this mud.and smear the mud all over the body 3 times by chanting the following shlokas: । ॥ १॥ । ॥ २॥ ऽ । ॥ २॥ । ॥ ३॥ O Devi! The existence and sustenance of all beings lie in you. remaining without food on Ekadashi day. In the night. the above procedure may be simulated during shower in the bathroom]. Be pleased to cleanse me of all my sins. O Earth! O Varuna. the above procedure may be difficult to do in cities/towns. 2 . please be my refuge”. sleep near the idol of the Lord reciting “Om Namo NarayanAya”. 2. so I take this mud from you and stand here. All the holy Tirthas are made by you. make it purified.e. Then say “O Lord. Vibhuti etc. (ii) Take Sandal. then Archana can be performed with either Ashtottaram (108 namas) or Sahasranamam (1008 namas). If unable to afford idol made of gold. Akshata (rice smeared with turmeric) and Gandha (sandalwood). Worship different parts (Angas) of Lord by chanting different Names as below: [Notes: (i) If a full-fledged Shodasopacara puja is performed. silver. this procedure could be used for Anga Puja. Deepa. In the middle. Or a generic Vishnu Ashtottaram or Vishnu Sahasranamam can also be used. a silver or copper image can be used. The four pots should be considered as water from four oceans. After saluting Lord Narayana thus. Offer Flowers. a seat covered with white cloth should be placed. raise me up from the worldly life”. At the end. flowers.Matsya Dwadashi Vrat – Varaha Puranam 3. observe the essentials (e. 3 . smearing Nama. Go to the temple (or Prayer Room) and offer worship to Lord Narayana. Then take bath uttering Varuna Mantra (imam me varuNa). chant the following prayer “O God! Just as you raised up the Vedas from the nether world. 7. to the Lord. utter each line given below and place the Sandal.) 4. Place a vessel made of gold. Dhupa. Perform Archana with Flowers. Place a golden image of Vishnu (in the form of Matsyavatar). Fruits. flowers and Akshata at the Feet of Lord] - । - । - । - । । - । - । - । - । - । - ॥ 5.] 6.g. arrange four pots of water before Him and put seasamum and gold in them and decorate them with garlands. Akshata in hand. etc. 9. Fill the vessel with water. [Note: In other words. [Note: If full-fledged Shodasopachara Puja is performed. After this.] 10. the step 5 could be performed or repeated here. 8. or copper (or a vessel made of the leaves of Palasa tree) on top of it. prayers. At the end of Puja. Dhupa and cloth. Deepa. Brahma Kalpa). Even sins like killing Brahmin. 6. Observe complete vigil throughout the day and night of Ekadashi by chanting Lord’s names. 2. he falls into hell for several lives because one who guides the worship should be considered as a preceptor. 3. Perform Puja to Lord Narayana with Dhoopa. 3. will disappear from him in a moment. etc. he too will likewise and at the time of creation again. If the priest is well versed in Vedas and Upanishads. After the worship of Vishnu and gifts to Brahmins.Matsya Dwadashi Vrat – Varaha Puranam । ॥ 11. When Brahma merges into the Supreme. Procedure on Dwadashi Day (12th Day) 1. If needed. It is also advisable to eat only once on Dasami and Dwadashi days. 2. For full benefits. chant the following shloka after each. the one on the west to a Yajurvedin. 7. Get up early on the Dwadashi day and finish all necessary essentials.e. The golden image of Lord Vishnu/Matsya should be given to the priest along with prescribed rituals. While doing so. 4. A barren woman begets a good son by observing this procedure. will be born as a saintly and divine king. and the one on the north to an Atharvavedin. they should be fed and given dakshina according to one’s means on the Dwadashi day. committed knowingly or unknowingly. After feeding the Brahmin(s). one must not sleep during daytime on Dwadashi day. some milk and fruits may be taken. If anyone shows any disregard to such a priest. The sin of sharing a prohibited bed disappears by the observance of this Vrat. then the result of the gift will be multiplied many times than giving to an ordinary person. The one on the east should be given to a Rigvedin. give the four pot to Brahmins. etc. the one on the south to a Samavedin. Neivedya. 5. If one performs Dwadashi Vrata as detailed above would reach the world of Brahma and be there as long as Brahma himself remains (i. sanda. eat silently and fully controlling the senses with all family members. Benefits of observing Matsya Dwadashi Vrat 1. 4 . । । । ॥ 4. He who undertakes this fast. gets all splendor. to deliberate on the benefits. 6. Hence this should be observed by all people. In short. wealth. therefore. this brings about even what is unattainable in the ordinary course. food grain and beautiful spouse. There is no need.Matsya Dwadashi Vrat – Varaha Puranam 5. 5 . This was done by Earth herself when she was submerged in water.
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