Mahakumbh 2025: Know What Are The 21 Rules Of Kalpvas, And Can It Be Observed Without The Kumbh
Kumbh Kalpvas is a rigorous spiritual practice with profound benefits described in scriptures. It serves as a path for spiritual growth, liberation, and earning virtue in one's life.
Kumbh Kalpvas: The Mahakumbh is a unique confluence of faith and spirituality. During the Mahakumbh, saints, ascetics, devotees, and pilgrims take a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam. Many also observe Kalpvas during this time. It is believed that the significance of Kalpvas during the Kumbh is many times greater. But can Kalpvas be observed outside of the Kumbh as well? Let’s find out.
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What Is Kalpvas?
Kalpvas is a spiritual practice aimed at self-development and earning virtue. According to the Mahabharata, performing Kalpvas for 100 years is equivalent to the merit gained through intense penance. By observing Kalpvas with dedication, one can attain desired outcomes and gain liberation from the bondage of birth and rebirth. During Kalpvas, one must regularly worship the Sun, chant mantras of Lord Vishnu, Shiva, and the Goddess. Reading sacred texts like the Bhagavad Gita and Ramayana, singing devotional songs, engaging in spiritual practices, and attending satsangs are also part of the routine. Additionally, one must avoid anger, greed, ego, and violence during this period.
Who Can Observe Kalpvas?
There is no age restriction for observing Kalpvas. People of any age can follow its rules. However, it is particularly suited for those who have freed themselves from worldly attachments and have fulfilled their responsibilities. This is because a person bound by responsibilities may find it difficult to control their senses, while Kalpvas serves as a means for the transformation of both the body and the soul.
Can Kalpvas Be Observed Outside Of Kumbh?
Kalpvas is performed for spiritual purification and liberation, and it can be observed outside of the Kumbh as well. However, the significance of Kalpvas performed during Kumbh is many times greater. According to the Mahabharata, Kalpvas performed in the month of Magha is considered as meritorious as doing penance without food for 100 years. You can also observe Kalpvas by taking a break from your daily routine and following its rules. This will bring physical and mental freshness and energy. Kalpvas can be observed for 3 days, 7 days, 15 days, 30 days, 45 days, three months, six months, six years, twelve years, or even for a lifetime.
What Are The 21 Rules Of Kalpvas?
- Truthful Speech: Maintain truthfulness during Kalpvas.
- Non-Violence: Stay away from any form of violence.
- Control of Senses: Keep the senses in check and under control.
- Compassion for All Creatures: Show compassion to all living beings on Earth.
- Brahmacharya: Follow a disciplined and celibate life.
- Abandoning Addictions: Completely give up intoxicants like cigarettes and alcohol.
- Wake Up Early (Brahma Muhurat): Wake up before sunrise.
- Bathing: Bathe in a holy river three times a day.
- Trikala Sandhya Meditation: Pray and meditate at three times of the day: morning, noon, and evening.
- Pind Daan: Offer pind daan and tarpan in memory of ancestors.
- Inner Meditation (Mantra Japa): Meditate and chant mantras with the mind and soul.
- Satsang: Stay in the company of saints and sages.
- Stay within the Designated Area: Do not leave the chosen place of practice.
- Avoid Criticising Others: Never criticize anyone.
- Service to Saints and Ascetics: Serve saints and ascetics.
- Charity: Donate food, money, and clothes.
- Chanting and Kirtan: Regularly remember God through chanting bhajans, mantras, and kirtans.
- Food: Eat only once during Kalpvas.
- Sleeping on the Ground: Sleep on the ground.
- Avoid Fire for Rituals: Do not use fire for rituals like yajnas.
- Worship of Deities: Perform the worship and adoration of God
Among the 21 rules of Kalpvas, celibacy, vows, fasting, worship of deities, satsang, and charity are considered the most important.
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