Meritsof Maagha Snaana...
Duringthis period it is prescribed to take bath early in the morning beforeSunrise preferably during Arunodaya kaala.
Thissacred bath is preferred to be taken in any river, lake or theerthaor at least at home. Taking a bath (Snana) which is alwaysrefreshing, not only cleanses our external body, but also hassignificance from religious and spiritual point of view in the dailyroutine of an individual.
InHindu philosophy daily routine generallybegins with a bath beforeworshiping God, a discipline that is inculcated with a sense ofcleanliness in our
actions.If it is during an auspicious period like Maagha maasam, itsspiritual merits are in multiple. It is said that Maagha Snana canpurify a person even from ghastly and dreadful sins committed.
Takingbath early in the morning during Maagha maasam is highly sacred,spiritual and meritorious. Sacred texts like Vayu Purana, BrahmaandaPurana are said to have made reference to the merits and significanceof Maagha Snanam.
Accordingto Dharma Saastras merits of Maagha Snaana gets increased dependingon the place where the bath is taken as given below.
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Withhot water at home–Merits equivalent to Six years of suchSnana;
Fromthe waters of a well –12 years of such Snana phala;
Ina lake –24 years of such Snana phala;
Inany river – 96 years of such Snana phala;
Inany sacred river – 9600 years of such Snana phala;
Atthe confluence of sacred rivers–38400 years of such Snanaphala;
InGanga (Ganges) River–Merits equivalent to 38400000 years of suchSnana phala;
AtTriveni Sangam (Prayaga) – 100 times of Ganga Snana phala;
MaaghaSnana in sea (Samudra) is considered more meritorious than all theabove.
Wherevermay be the place of bath; one should always remember to recollect(recite) Prayaaga and also pray Maasa Niyamaka Sri Maadhava (LordVishnu) silently. Those who cannot take bath as
saidabove for the entire month should at least take it for the last threedays which is known as Anthya Pushkarini. Maagha Snanam is prescribedfor all ages of men and women.
from 28-1-2017 to 27-2-2017 you may do maaga snaanam.
definitely you are going to take bath daily.. In this chaandhramana month you have to take snaanam before sunrise daily. that is all.
suklaambaradaram vishnum caci varnam cathurbhujam prasanna vadanam dhyaayeeth sarva vikna upcaanthayee. praanaayamam only for gents.
sankalpam mamoopaaththa samasstha dhuridhaya kshayathwaara sri parameswara preethyarththam -------------------nakshathrou-----------jaathasya ( jaathaayaahaa ) mama samastha durithya kshayaarththam makarasthee ravow maaga maasa punya kaale asmin subothake maaga snaanam aham karishyea.
chant this slokas and take bath.
Duringthis period it is prescribed to take bath early in the morning beforeSunrise preferably during Arunodaya kaala.
Thissacred bath is preferred to be taken in any river, lake or theerthaor at least at home. Taking a bath (Snana) which is alwaysrefreshing, not only cleanses our external body, but also hassignificance from religious and spiritual point of view in the dailyroutine of an individual.
InHindu philosophy daily routine generallybegins with a bath beforeworshiping God, a discipline that is inculcated with a sense ofcleanliness in our
actions.If it is during an auspicious period like Maagha maasam, itsspiritual merits are in multiple. It is said that Maagha Snana canpurify a person even from ghastly and dreadful sins committed.
Takingbath early in the morning during Maagha maasam is highly sacred,spiritual and meritorious. Sacred texts like Vayu Purana, BrahmaandaPurana are said to have made reference to the merits and significanceof Maagha Snanam.
Accordingto Dharma Saastras merits of Maagha Snaana gets increased dependingon the place where the bath is taken as given below.
...
Withhot water at home–Merits equivalent to Six years of suchSnana;
Fromthe waters of a well –12 years of such Snana phala;
Ina lake –24 years of such Snana phala;
Inany river – 96 years of such Snana phala;
Inany sacred river – 9600 years of such Snana phala;
Atthe confluence of sacred rivers–38400 years of such Snanaphala;
InGanga (Ganges) River–Merits equivalent to 38400000 years of suchSnana phala;
AtTriveni Sangam (Prayaga) – 100 times of Ganga Snana phala;
MaaghaSnana in sea (Samudra) is considered more meritorious than all theabove.
Wherevermay be the place of bath; one should always remember to recollect(recite) Prayaaga and also pray Maasa Niyamaka Sri Maadhava (LordVishnu) silently. Those who cannot take bath as
saidabove for the entire month should at least take it for the last threedays which is known as Anthya Pushkarini. Maagha Snanam is prescribedfor all ages of men and women.
from 28-1-2017 to 27-2-2017 you may do maaga snaanam.
definitely you are going to take bath daily.. In this chaandhramana month you have to take snaanam before sunrise daily. that is all.
suklaambaradaram vishnum caci varnam cathurbhujam prasanna vadanam dhyaayeeth sarva vikna upcaanthayee. praanaayamam only for gents.
sankalpam mamoopaaththa samasstha dhuridhaya kshayathwaara sri parameswara preethyarththam -------------------nakshathrou-----------jaathasya ( jaathaayaahaa ) mama samastha durithya kshayaarththam makarasthee ravow maaga maasa punya kaale asmin subothake maaga snaanam aham karishyea.
chant this slokas and take bath.