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Monthly Krishna Janmashtami Vrat is a highly revered fast among the devotees of Lord Krishna, observed on the Krishna Paksha Ashtami Tithi in every lunar month. This fast is observed to please Lord Krishna and to seek His divine grace. While it is primarily observed by devotees of the Vaishnava Sampradaya, common devotees too undertake this fast with the aim of attaining spiritual growth and divine blessings in life.
This fast is distinct from the annual Krishna Janmashtami Vrat, which falls on the Krishna Paksha Ashtami of Bhadrapada month because this fast is observed every month. The purpose of this fast is to remain immersed in remembrance and service of Lord Krishna. Masik Krishna Janmashtami is also known as Masik Krishnashtami or Masik Janmashtami.
On the day of Masik Krishna Janmashtami, devotees begin by taking a holy bath in the morning, followed by taking a vow or Sankalpa to observe the fast. The fast is maintained throughout the day. In the evening, a ritualistic Puja is performed before the idol or image of Lord Krishna. Offerings include Panchamrita, Tulsi leaves, Makhan-Mishri, milk, fruits, incense and Diya. Devotees engage in the recitation of the Srimad Bhagavatam or the Bhagavad Gita, sing devotional songs and stay awake through the night in devotional vigil, remembering the childhood pastimes of Lord Krishna.
Various Hindu scriptures emphasize the great spiritual significance of this fast. References to the Masik Krishna Janmashtami Vrat are found in texts such as the Skanda Purana, Padma Purana, Narada Purana, Vratraja and Hari Bhakti Vilasa. In fact, Hari Bhakti Vilasa considers this fast to be an essential part of Vaishnava discipline and practice. According to these scriptures, those who observe this fast with devotion and proper rituals attain higher spiritual realms, i.e., Punya Loka and ultimately reach Lord Krishna's eternal abode known as Parama Dhama at the end of their life.
This fast is believed to remove worldly obstacles and pave the way for spiritual advancement. Those who observe the Masik Krishna Ashtami Vrat are blessed with divine consciousness, inner purity and ultimate liberation. It is especially beneficial for devotees seeking Lord Krishna's special grace and desiring deeper spiritual fulfillment in their life.