Shravan Monday Fast Story
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Shravan Monday Fast Story

Discover the divine story of Shravan Monday Fast, where devotees worship Lord Shiva with unwavering faith, perform rituals, and seek fulfillment of desires and inner purification.

Shravan Monday Fast Story in English

According to ancient tales, there once lived a wealthy merchant in a town. Although his house was filled with wealth and food, he was deeply saddened because he had no children. To seek the blessing of a child, he devotedly worshipped Lord Shiva every Monday and lit a lamp at the temple in the evening.

One day, seeing his dedication, Goddess Parvati questioned Lord Shiva, “Why don’t you grant this sincere devotee the boon of having a child, despite his years of devotion?” Lord Shiva explained that the merchant’s previous life’s karma did not include the blessing of children.

Moved by Goddess Parvati’s plea, Lord Shiva eventually agreed and appeared in the merchant’s dream, granting him the blessing of a son. However, he warned that the child would live only until the age of sixteen. The merchant was happy yet concerned about losing his son so soon. He shared the news with his wife, who was also saddened by the boy’s short lifespan.

Despite knowing this, the merchant continued his worship of Lord Shiva. Soon, his wife became pregnant and gave birth to a beautiful boy named Amar. When Amar turned eleven, the merchant sent him to study in Kashi with his uncle. Before their journey, the merchant instructed Amar’s uncle to perform rituals, feed Brahmins, and donate generously along the way.

During their travels, they stopped in a kingdom where the king’s daughter was getting married. However, her groom was blind in one eye—a fact the royal family wanted to hide. The groom's father requested Amar to take the groom’s place during the wedding ceremony, asking him to keep the truth secret. Amar agreed, and the marriage took place with Amar standing in as the groom.

Before leaving for Kashi, Amar wrote a letter to the princess, revealing the truth and explaining his role in the marriage. Upon learning this, the princess refused to leave with the real groom, stating that she could not accept the deceit.

Meanwhile, Amar and his uncle reached Kashi. After a few years, Amar turned sixteen, and they organized a grand yajna (ritual sacrifice), feeding Brahmins and offering donations. However, shortly after the yajna, Amar fell sick, fainted, and passed away.

Amar’s uncle was heartbroken and began mourning loudly. At that moment, Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati were passing by. Hearing the cries, Goddess Parvati requested Lord Shiva to help the grieving man. Lord Shiva explained that Amar was the merchant’s son, who had been granted only sixteen years of life.

Goddess Parvati reminded Lord Shiva of the merchant’s unwavering devotion over the years and pleaded for mercy. Moved by her words, Lord Shiva revived Amar and granted him a longer life. Amar’s uncle was overjoyed, and they returned home after completing Amar’s education.

On their way back, they passed through the kingdom where Amar’s marriage had taken place. The princess recognized Amar and happily reunited with him. The king blessed their union and sent them off together.

Back home, the merchant and his wife were initially worried about Amar’s fate but were ecstatic to see him return safely with his bride. Their sorrow turned into joy, and they welcomed them with open arms.

Through constant worship, the merchant not only received the blessing of a son but also saw his son granted a longer life by Lord Shiva.

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Published by Sri Mandir·May 21, 2025

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