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In Sanatan Dharma, mothers observe many difficult fasts for the long life, good health and bright future of their children, which include: Jitiya Vrat (Jitiya Vrat 2026) Has a special and highest place. This Nirjala fast, observed on the Ashtami Tithi of Krishna Paksha of Ashwin month, is dedicated to the safety and well-being of the children. During this time, women worship Lord Jimutvahana with all rituals. On the holy festival of Jitiya Vrat, along with the wish for the long life of the children, traditional folk traditions also have special significance.
Often you must have seen that small children get affected very quickly, due to which they suddenly start falling ill or crying. On the day of Jitiya Vrat, a special ritual involving mustard oil is performed to protect and protect children from the evil eye. According to Astropatri’s astrologer Chandresh Sharma, “The main objective of Jitiya Vrat is the safety and longevity of the children, hence the tradition of removing the evil eye and applying mustard oil to children on this day has been going on for centuries.”
According to religious and folk beliefs, mustard oil is considered the most effective medium to remove negative energy. On the day of Jitiya, the evil eye of children is removed using mustard oil along with black mustard seeds, a little salt and dry red chillies. A mother takes this remedy with full devotion to remove all the troubles of her child and to protect him from evil.
For this process of removing the eyes, you need some very common ingredients, which are easily found at home:
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Pure mustard oil (a little)
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a small bowl or lamp
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a few black mustard seeds
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a pinch of salt
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2 to 3 dry red chillies
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a wick of cotton
According to classical rules and beliefs, while performing this ritual of removing the eyes, the child should east or north direction One should sit comfortably facing towards. After this, this method is completed by the mother of the house or any elder female member of the family.
According to the traditional method, first of all take some mustard oil in a bowl and add black mustard seeds, salt and dry red chilli to it. After this, with the help of cotton wick or your right palm, apply this entire material from head to toe of the child. Seven times anti-clockwise Is rotated in. While looking down, one should meditate on Lord Jimutavahana and pray for the long life and good health of the child. It is considered very important to have completely positive feelings in the mind.
After this method of removing the evil eye is completed, the used materials (like mustard seeds, chillies and oil) should be destroyed outside the house in a very safe manner. In many traditional homes this material is burnt in a strong fire of cow dung cakes or camphor. There is a belief that when the crackling sound of mustard seeds and chillies is heard in the fire, it means that the evil eye of the child has gone.
After performing this ritual of removing the evil eye, there is also an old custom of applying a small dab of pure mustard oil on the soles of the feet, behind the ears or on the forehead of the child. It is believed that this remedy creates a protective shield around the child, keeping him completely safe from any evil eye or negative influence.