5. Chandrayana Fasting

The Vedic culture optionally recommends the Chandrayana Fasting for getting qualitative progenies.

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Sayanacharya suggests this fasting under Karmavipaka by taking eight numbers of ball of rice by noon for a period of 30 days; maintaining chanting prayer, penance and offerings to the deities alongwith mindset of Shad-Sadhnas. Astrologers suggest 'Mounavrat' (Total Silence) on Full Moon day provides power and strength of mind. Moon is treated as lovable God and a loving God. The Moon (Himamshu) causes nightfall of Amritakalas strengthens the mind, purifies the blood and is considered as the mother who radiates nectar (Amrut). Worship of this graha is beneficial for getting relief from all sorrows, helps in curing mental afflictions. The rays emitting from the Moon especially those who meditate on Mondays, radiate the happiness around. In a healthy state of nature, mind and sense faculties are not disturbed and they perform their duties in a healthy way. In order to maintain mental health, one should make all constructive efforts. Thus, individual who is wanting for his own well-being should permanently perform noble acts (Sadvritta) with proper care.