Jain Devotees doing “Pratikraman“ on occasion of Jain Samvatsari at “RamVihar Sangh” in Vesu area in Surat
Ahmedabad: A 28-year-old Jain devotee from Ahmedabad is set to complete a 180-day fast on Sept 20 after surviving the prolonged penance on boiled water consumed only between sunrise and sunset. Religious programmes will begin on Sept 18 ahead of the ‘parna’. He has lost 17kg during the fast. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Ahmedabad | Silver Rate in Ahmedabad | Bank Holidays in Ahmedabad | Public Holidays in Ahmedabad | Ahmedabad AQI | Weather in Ahmedabad | Petrol Price in Ahmedabad | Diesel Price in Ahmedabad | CNG Price in Ahmedabad | LPG Price in Ahmedabad Stay updated with the latest Ahmedabad news.
Sheth said he never considered abandoning the fast during the six-month period. “I was confident that I could do it and had faith,” he said. He said his body gradually adapted to the prolonged fasting. I can walk with ease and do not need any support,” he said. He said he has begun experiencing weakness as the penance nears its end. His health has been monitored through regular medical tests, said Dr Ashish Shah, who is associated with his care. Sheth is mentally strong enough to sustain the fast,” he said. Gacchadhipati Acharya Narratnasurishwarji Maharaj, who administered Sheth’s vows, said the penance reflected Jain traditions of austerity and self-restraint. Sheth said faith, family blessings and the Navkar Mantra helped him overcome fatigue. “My faith in Jainism, the guidance and blessings of my parents and Gurudev turned this into the greatest spiritual journey of my life,” he said.
“My body got trained. For the past month, Sheth has remained at home and stopped working, stepping out only to offer prayers. “Blood reports along with kidney, liver and thyroid-function remained normal. Download the TOI App.
Sheth had earlier undertaken fasts lasting nine, 30, 36 and 51 days, which gave him confidence to take up the 180-day penance. During the current fast, he also completed 115 fasting days and undertook a pilgrimage to Palitana.
Nipeksh Sheth, who began fast on March 24, now weighs 62kg. He is spending the final days of the penance at home and will perform ‘parna’, marking the end of the fast, at Pankaj Jain Sangh in Bhatta, Paldi, on Sunday.