Is Sabudana Fruit: People often have confusion regarding food and drink during Navratri fast. Sabudana is something which is liked in the form of khichdi or kheer in almost every house during the fast, but have you ever wondered whether one should eat sago during the fast or not? It has many aspects in terms of purity and health. If you Fast If you want to follow the rules of sago with full dedication and health, then these things related to sago will be very useful for you.
Sago: Is it a grain or a fruit?
If we look at religious rules, eating grains like wheat or rice is prohibited during the fast. Sago is not actually a grain, it is prepared from the pulp of the stem of a tree called ‘Sago Palm’. It comes in the list of roots and fruits, hence it is considered a fruit food and eating it during fast is not prohibited because machines are used a lot in making it, that is why many people prefer to eat only fresh fruits or tubers to maintain complete purity.
Benefits of sago for health
Sabudana is a very good source of carbohydrates, which gives instant strength to your body during fasting. We often feel weak during fasting, in such a situation eating sago khichdi or kheer keeps the body energetic. It is also very easy to digest and provides coolness to the stomach. If you are fasting for your faith, then it is important to have strength in your body. Due to this, your mind remains engaged in worship and you do not feel tired. It does not put too much pressure on your stomach and makes you feel light.
Take these precautions while eating sago
Sabudana is beneficial, but consuming it too much or in the wrong way can spoil your health. It contains very high amount of starch, hence diabetic patients should avoid its consumption. Also, eating sago fried in too much ghee or oil (like sago vada) increases the risk of acidity. The real purpose of fasting is to purify the body and mind, hence it is better to prepare fasting food with less spices and less ghee. Eating it with curd proves more beneficial for health.
Balance of devotion and satvik diet
The meaning of fasting is not limited only to the rules of eating and drinking, rather it is a festival of restraint of the mind. Sabudana is a sattvik option which gives you physical support so that you can perform your devotion without any hindrance. During puja, express gratitude to God that he has given us such gifts of nature. Consuming satvik food keeps the mind calm and helps in more concentration during Aarti. May the blessings of Mother Durga be upon you and may your fast be successful.
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