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Shardiya Navratri 2025: The second day of Sharadiya Navratri is dedicated to the practice of mother Brahmacharini. In the scriptures, this fast is considered to be a symbol of mental fortune, restraint and spiritual power. But in modern times the big question arises that whether really observing the Brahmacharini fast increases the power of the brain and strengthens immunity? The answer is shocking from both scripture and science.
Maa Brahmacharini: Symbol of penance and restraint
The form of Goddess Brahmacharini is wearing Japamala and Kamandalu. She is considered the daughter of the Himalayas and the goddess of penance. The scriptures say that Dhyanamagna Tapasacharini, Shuddhavasamanvita. Brahmacharini Matastu, Shantyai Me Varada Bhava That is, O Brahmacharini Mata! You are absorbed in meditation and tenacity, please give me peace and force.
This verse shows that the main essence of Brahmacharini fast is mental stability and energy practice.
Classical mystery
Fasting and tenacity in Indian texts have been associated with the purification of the mind. When the seeker keeps restraint on food, then the mind concentrates. This concentration only intensifies intelligence and memory.
Yogasastra says that the energy (Ojas) of the brain is preserved by celibacy and fasting. In Ayurveda it has been called the increase of Sattva, which increases brain functionality.
Fasting and celibacy from the point of view of science
Modern science accepts that fast and restraint directly affect the resistance of the brain and body. According to research by Mark Matton, scientist on National Institute on Aging (NIH, USA), introspective fasting increases the level of protein called BDNF (Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor) in the brain, which strengthens the growth, memory and ability to learn neurons.
Similarly, a study of Harvard University proved that meditation and restraint increases the ability to adopt neuroplasticity of the brain and to develop mental flexibility.
There has been deep effects of fasting at the level of immunity. Research of Nobel Prize winner Yoshinori Osumi made it clear that fasting activates the autophagy process in the body, in which bad cells are destroyed and new cells are formed.
Taking forward the same principle, a study published in the Cell Metabolism Journal said that a 72-hour fast is helpful in producing new immune cells in the body, which strengthens the immunity.
In the context of celibacy, Ayurveda states that ojas protects from restraint and sattvic conduct, which is the origin of the body’s energy and immunity. The Charaka Samhita also mentions that both mental and physical force are protected by celibacy.
Modern psychology also confirms this fact. The book of Baumeister and Tierney (2011) states that restraint and self -control keep dopamin circuits balanced, which strengthens concentration, will and decision capacity.
The secret of celibacy and energy
The main message of Brahmacharini fast is restraint: The scriptures say that Ojas is protected from sensory restraint. Ojas is the origin of the resistance power of the body. Modern science also believes that dopamin level is balanced with restraint and discipline, which increases both mental concentration and physical strength.
From the Rigveda to the Puranas, many sages and sages made impossible possible by doing severe penance. His secret was not only faith but hidden in the scientific control of the mind and body. Brahmacharini form is a sign of this tenacity.
Benefits of Sadhana: If today a seeker or a normal person observes Brahmacharini fast, then he can get these benefits:-
- Mental Health: Stress reduced, confidence increased.
- Physical Energy: Increase in detoxification and immunity.
- Brain power: Improvement in memory and learning ability.
- Spiritual force: Positive thinking with self -control and restraint.
Should everyone fast?
- healthy person: Can make a complete fast or fruit.
- Patient, pregnant, children: Hard fast should be avoided, only sattvik diet should be taken.
The second day of Sharadiya Navratri is not only of religious faith but also a celebration of mental and physical science. The fast of Maa Brahmacharini teaches that with restraint and meditation, the seeker’s intellect is sharp, her immunity is strong and self -power becomes unbreakable.
Therefore, it would not be an exaggeration to say that Brahmacharini fast is actually a scientific means to increase brain power and immunity.
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