Navratri is that time of the year that is rich with colors, tradition, songs and dance. It is also a very sacred time, especially for a spiritual seeker. It is a time when we withdraw from the world of senses and rest through spiritual techniques to uncover the potential for greater bliss, joy and enthusiasm in our lives.
This movement from the outer to the inner can happen effortlessly only when the quality of sattva rises in us and fasting is one of the ways to increase the sattva level in us.
What is sattva?
This world is made up of five elements and these five elements have three qualities:
Sattva – the quality that brings forth positivity
Rajas – the quality that brings forth activity
Tamas – the quality that brings forth inertia
All spiritual practices such as meditation, chanting, fasting, silence increases the level of sattva in us. When sattva increases, it brings forth knowledge, alertness, awareness and joy in life, as these qualities come along with sattva. That is why taking out time to follow all these practices is very meaningful. It enhances the quality of life and brings forth more joy and happiness.
Fasting greatly increases the sattva level of the body as it detoxifies and cleanses the system, which many a times gets stressed by overindulgence in food.
Tips to increase sattva daily:
#1. Eat food at regular times.
#2. Consume the right amount of food and as required.
#3. Gently spiced food is preferable.
#4. Meditate!
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