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Budh Pradosh Vrat Katha: Every fast and festival has a special significance in Sanatan Dharma. Pradosh Vrat also has a special place in these fasts. This fast is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is kept on the Trayodashi date of every month. When this fast falls on Wednesday, it is called Mercury Pradosh Vrat. By observing fast on this day and worshiping Lord Shiva-Parvati, devotees get happiness, prosperity and good fortune. It is believed that listening to the story during this fast gives full fruits of the fast and all the sufferings that come in life are removed.
Mythology of Mercury Pradosh fast
It is a matter of ancient times. There was a very poor Brahmin, whose wife had no attachment to religious works. Once the Brahmin thought why he should not go to another village to provide education to his children. He explained to his wife and walked towards another village for education with children.
On the way he found a big ashram, where a monk was absorbed in meditation. The Brahmin thought why not take some blessings from the monk. He went to the monk and started bowing to him. When the monk opened his eyes, he knew all the troubles of the Brahmin. The monk said to the Brahmin, “You ask your wife to keep Mercury Pradosh fast. By observing this fast, there will be prosperity in the house and all the sufferings will be removed.” The monk told the Brahmin the method and glory of fasting.
The Brahmin believed the monk and returned to his home. He told the whole thing to his wife. The wife refused at first, but when the husband explained a lot, she agreed and started following Mercury Pradosh. Soon his life started changing. In his house, wealth started increasing and children also started getting good education. On seeing this, his life became happy.
Importance of Mercury Pradosh fast
It is learned from this story that no religious work done with true heart goes in vain. According to belief, Lord Shiva is very kind and always shower grace on his devotees. Following Mercury Pradosh fast removes all sorrows and troubles from a person’s life. This fast is considered especially beneficial for children and happiness and prosperity. Therefore, to get rid of happiness and sufferings in life, you must recite this story on the day of Mercury Pradosh fast.
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