Vow, resolve, or pious observance, usually a fast in Indian religions
For other uses, see Vrata (disambiguation).
Vrata is a Sanskrit word that means "vow, resolve, devotion",[1] and refers to pious observances such as fasting and pilgrimage (Tirtha) found in Indian religions such as Hinduism and Jainism.[2][3] It is typically accompanied with prayers seeking health and happiness for their loved ones.[4][5][6]
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- ^ Jeffery D Long (2013). Jainism: An Introduction. I.B.Tauris. p. 206. ISBN 978-0-85771-392-6.
- ^ Ariel Glucklich 2008, p. 139.
- ^ Heather Elgood 2000, pp. 198–199.
- ^ Denise Cush, Catherine Robinson & Michael York 2012, p. 972.