Chhath is a great festival of folk faith. This can be considered one of the most difficult fasts of Hindu religion. A person observing fast during Chhath has to fast for about 36 hours. The rules of purity are so strict that it is not easy for every person to follow them. In such a situation, many people have a question in their mind that doesn't Chhathi Maiya bless those who are unable to fast? Folk beliefs say that the blessings of Chhathi Mata are given not only to the fasting people but also to the people who serve her.
Pandit Mayesh Dwivedi told that not everyone is able to keep a waterless fast of 36 hours during the festival of Chhath. Many people stay away from fasting due to health, work or any other reason. It is believed that such devotees can also worship Sun God and Chhathi Maiya with true heart, cleanliness and full devotion. Mother blesses them too.
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How to get the blessings of Chhathi Maiya on the third day of fasting?
Pandit Mayesh Dwivedi told that today (Sunday) is the third day of Chhath. In the evening, Sandhya Arghya will be offered to the setting sun on the ghats. The festival will be completed with Usha Arghya to the rising sun on Monday morning. People who do not observe fast can also participate in both these Arghyas, do puja and get the blessings of Goddess Maiya. The mantra of Chhathi Maiya is 'Om Hreem Shashthi Devyai Swaha'. If you chant this mantra then your prayers are fulfilled.
'The matter can be resolved not by fasting, but by feelings and service also'
Pandit Arvind Pandey Somyaji said, 'Chhathi Maiya's blessings fall on the entire world. Those who have faith in her or those who do not also get the blessings of the mother. If you want special benefits then you should go to the ghat or the roof of the house and offer water to the Sun during evening and morning arghya. Put water, raw milk, rice, red flowers and roli in a copper pot and perform the puja. While offering Arghya, one should chant Om Suryay Namah or Om Ghrini Suryay Namah.
Pandit Mayesh Dwivedi said, 'The person who is unable to observe fast and serves a fasting person also gets the same virtue as fasting. This service can take many forms. You clean the house, press the feet of the fasting person, help him in his work. Taking care of purity is essential in this work.
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What to do if you cannot observe Nirjala fast?
Pandit Mayesh Dwivedi said, 'There is a way for those who cannot observe the complete Nirjala fast. They should stick to fruit diet on Shashthi day and eat satvik food after offering Arghya in the evening. This is considered a partial resolution. After taking bath in the morning, wearing clean clothes, a lamp can be lit in the puja room. One's wish can be fulfilled by meditating on Chhathi Maiya.
He said, 'Donation is also considered important. A family that is fasting but is financially weak should donate soup, sugarcane, coconut, banana, lemon and clothes.
What should be done during Chhath?
Keep the atmosphere of the house calm during the days of Chhath. Do not quarrel with anyone and do not use abusive words. Do not keep leather items like belt and purse near you during puja. On the day of Paran, take blessings by touching the feet of the fasting person and first take the Thekua and second the Prasad. It is believed that God is hungry for feelings. If the faith is true and the rules and purity are respected, then one gets the blessings of Chhathi Maiya even without rigorous fasting.
Disclaimer: This information is based on common beliefs and folk tales.