Vrata

Vrata is a Sanskrit word that means "vow, resolve, devotion",^[1] and refers to pious observances such as fasting and pilgrimage (Tirtha) found in Indian religions such as Hinduism and Jainism.^[2]^[3] It is typically accompanied with prayers seeking health and happiness for their loved ones.^[4]^[5]^[6]

^ Cite error: The named reference monierwvrata was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
^ Ariel Glucklich 2008, pp. 139–140.
^ Jeffery D Long (2013). Jainism: An Introduction. I.B.Tauris. p. 206. ISBN 978-0-85771-392-6.
^ Ariel Glucklich 2008, p. 139.
^ Heather Elgood 2000, pp. 198–199.
^ Denise Cush, Catherine Robinson & Michael York 2012, p. 972.

[monierwvrata-1] Cite error: The named reference monierwvrata was invoked but never defined (see the help page).

[FOOTNOTEAriel_Glucklich2008139–140-2] Ariel Glucklich 2008, pp. 139–140.

[3] Jeffery D Long (2013). Jainism: An Introduction. I.B.Tauris. p. 206. ISBN 978-0-85771-392-6.

[FOOTNOTEAriel_Glucklich2008139-4] Ariel Glucklich 2008, p. 139.

[FOOTNOTEHeather_Elgood2000198–199-5] Heather Elgood 2000, pp. 198–199.

[FOOTNOTEDenise_CushCatherine_RobinsonMichael_York2012972-6] Denise Cush, Catherine Robinson & Michael York 2012, p. 972.

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