Fasting for Shivaratri

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It was the morning of the first day of Maha Shivaratri. I was blessed

to already be at the Devi Mandir. Swamiji had led a retreat to

prepare the devotees and disciples for this special Holy Night. He had

explained that fasting from sunrise to sunrise would help us to fully

experience this worship of Lord Shiva.

 

I woke up, bathed and out of habit went over to the kitchen. In the

middle of the table were some muffins sitting on a plate. Again, out

of habit, I thought “morning=food.” I cut a muffin in half and ate it

as if I were on remote control.

 

Just then Swamiji was walking in front of the Temple. Seeing him

jogged my consciousness. Oh no! I had broken my fast before it even

started. I felt terrible.

 

I hurried up so that I could walk next to him. Without my even saying

a word, he said “it’s OK, you can still fast for Lord Shiva.” I

started to tell him about the muffin. He said “I know, I know. Each

moment is a new moment. Start your fast now.” I was so grateful.

 

It was a wonderful fast.

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kalachandraArdis Jackson <ardis1 (AT) verizon (DOT) net> wrote:

It was the morning of the first day of Maha Shivaratri. I was blessed

to already be at the Devi Mandir. Swamiji had led a retreat to

prepare the devotees and disciples for this special Holy Night. He

had explained that fasting from sunrise to sunrise would help us to

fully experience this worship of Lord Shiva.I woke up, bathed and out

of habit went over to the kitchen. In the middle of the table were

some muffins sitting on a plate. Again, out of habit, I thought

“morning=food.” I cut a muffin in half and ate it as if I were on

remote control.Just then Swamiji was walking in front of the Temple.

Seeing him jogged my consciousness. Oh no! I had broken my fast

before it even started. I felt terrible.I hurried up so that I could

walk next to him. Without my even saying a word, he said “it’s OK,

you can still fast for Lord

Shiva.” I started to tell him about the muffin. He said “I know, I

know. Each moment is a new moment. Start your fast now.” I was so

grateful.It was a wonderful fast.Kalacandra dd

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