Ksheer Samudra - An incredible journey

Ksheer Samudra (7 Days Upvas and last day)

[Upvas -  a Jain Upvas means full day Fast, not to eat anything and drink only boiled water]

Sometimes it's the journey that teaches you a lot about your destination.

At first, I didn't think that I will do this.

I was confused between I can, I will and May I?

I was planning for 11 Upvas
I started with courage but didn't go ahead because of headache and other health issues.
I thought I am weak enough to do this. So with heavy heart, I did Parna on the other day.

Day 0 (A day before journey)

Paryushan started on 6th September. I and my mom had decided to do Kheer Samudra Tap
and we will support each other, So I was pretty sure about my first Upvas
and to support my 7 Upvas, I did Choviyar on that day.

8 Days of an Incredible memorable journey.
Let's Start

Day 1 (7th Sept Friday, Paryushan's 2nd Day)

First Upvas
I was excited but a bit nervous.
Got to know that college was off, But I went there and studied in the library. Yes, boiled water was with me.
I was praying, Please god give me strength to do this, Hopefully, I will complete it.
Same time the thoughts of the study were spinning in my head.
Yes, the first day completed with confusion, nervousness, tension, and a smile :-)
Yes, I can do it.


Day2: 8th September Saturday

2nd Upvas

I woke up and everybody was asking the same question:
"Nishuu can you? can you?" I answered Yes, Yes, I can

Ready and went to Derasar, again I prayed, Please god give me Strength
Slept at noon and then studied. Study (Yes, Make sure I do this simultaneously)
I did my First Pratikraman of Chaudas. A big one. That day 108 diya's aarti was amazing and such beautiful, Every individual gets the diya and management was too good.
That moment was mesmerizing. Everybody did aarti with diyas in hand and atmosphere gets so energetic
I just looked into eyes of god and smiling.
Yes That moment, can't describe in words


Day 3: 9th September Sunday

3rd Upvas

Classes at 8 o'clock, And I went for it. Everybody was worried
But I had to go that day, Papa dropped me.
At Noon I slept ..peaceful sleep
That day, I felt nervous , I was scared, water gave me strength these days and if it comes out how can energy gaps filling in my body
That moment, I think, I can't survive. Such a difficult moment

But when nothing is with you, God is there for you :-)

Then Pratikraman (I feel that Someone/something brings my energy back)
Rajveer, My cutie,my chotu cousin, He came and he freshen me up, Smiles all around, He is a magician, my cutie brings my smile, energy everything was back
Then Good Night :-)


Day 4: 10th September Monday

4th Upvas
College was off because of the transportation's strike, Mummy said I will drop Nishu, but papa said no I will drop, a cute fight between parents are always freshen me up, And last my Mumma won
"Mahavir Jamn Vanchan"
Went Derasar, and today I felt weakness, It was clearly shown on my face.
Hopes my god will help me and everything will be good.
Got to know that My grandmother had some serious health issues, so everybody went there and up for Mahavir Janam Vanchan
That time I prayed for my grandmother and only those thoughts were spinning in my head
She was admitted and none of them told me what's was going on.
Mahi came and we left, we sat at the last where the janm vanchan function  was going on and I could see clearly.

I was not at all dressed up, "Chadavas" was going on. Mumma came, and I meet one of my friend there. 6.30 around, Guruji started "Vanchan".
A Pure silence. Everybody was listening carefully.
And last happiness spread all around, People were happy after all it's my god's birthday
smiling faces all around.

Mumma and I reached home, Choivyar time. Last time to drink water
Just sat ideally, Pratikaman, Chatting and Slept


Day 5: 11th September 2018

5th Upvas

Woke up and had to go for Varghoda. Ready, But after a while, I was not feeling well
Totally numb, My mind was not understanding anything. Suffocation, Heart-beats fasten getting worse and worse.
Mumma rubbed my body, I prayed, counting Navkar, Then finally I was normal
wore pooja's cloth and we went for Varghoda
The way of Anumodna was just amazing, A Vijay Tilak, coconut and some other things
They smiled at me while doing this, my face curve was also getting longer.

It was amazing, I feel so Inner happiness is all about.

Varghodo was started, All volunteers gave Gulabjal.
Grandmother's health was an issue so other members went to hospital.
My papa came late and Mumma was with me, Pics, celebration pics.
We reached. Pacchkhan and Chadava, So we sat there,
M.S gave Pacchkhan to all Tapasvies. And I took Pacchkhan for 3 days.
Nervous inside but I prayed and Mumma was with me so worry not.
Felt good, Felt pure, felt internally happy.

Left the place, I walked some steps and then reached home on Activa
A glass of water and I didn't change clothes and slept

Uff, Back pain. Some Masti fun and chat.
I didnt want my house to get decorated because My grandmother was in the hospital.
Pratikraman at night and the went for a sleep.

But I woke in the middle of the night then again sleep that goes on.


Day 6: 12th September 2018
6th Upvas

Woke up with routine, Pooja and boiled water. Slept for some time, time pass.
Mumma and sister went for shopping, Yes My new dress will come, So happy.
They send pics on WhatsApp and I had to choose amongst them. finally, confusion was over and I choose one dress
Routine again, Pratikraman.
Everybody came and asking the same question : "Kevi che shata?"
And I said only One thing : "Dev Guru Pasay"
Day was completed. Time to sleep.


Day 7:13th September 2018
7th Upvas
Samvatsari
Mumma and Paapa was calling everyone and telling "Nishtha e kheer Samudra kryu che
ane parna 15th savre rakhya che ghare 9.30 to 11. 30"

In-house Upvas - Everybody had Upvas, its like we enjoyed Upvas together
I was not feeling good, Prayed and prayed constantly
Thank you, God

Went for Pratikraman, A VIP seats there for all Tapasvies. Mumma was with me, Yes All the time, Blessed.

Then, going for Micchami Dukdum, everywhere
Micchami Dukkdum
Then came back, changed and slept


Day 8: 14th September 2018

Kheer's Ekasnu
Unforgettable day

10th floor, that's not possible for Sahebji, so decided to go Grandmother's house at first, I denied wearing a dress later on agreed.
Waiting for Sahebji

Then the moment came and all were very excited,
I saw the kheer was floating in a dish, I was just constantly looking at that
"Moti Shanti and Nani Shanti"sootra's  by Sahebji, at that moment I had to roll around the boat in the dish round and round 7times which means "7 bhav par karya" .

I still remember that smile on my face which I had:-)
That day "Tham Choviyar"
11:30 A.M, I sat for having Kheer, After 7 days I had some taste of food , one by one with a little spoon, and a huge smile on the face. Kheer Parna it was!

"Didi, dada , kaki , mahi ,mumma papa ,mama, aayush , mami , baa"
Then I took a nap in between, Used to drink water in intervals.
I felt some energy, was able to talk and give answers.

Finally, it was over at 4 O'clock and went home
Wowwww, Decoration. 2 days before we were not going to decorate and now it's like don't remove the decoration! I was literally shocked.

Thanks to didi, Aayush, Mumma, Papa and Didi ‘s friend.
Then TV and time to sleep

That was Difficult, How can I survive this night,
One side was excitement but the other side I couldn't sleep
I tried, but it gets worse and worse, It was not a proper sleep,
Thoughts were all around

First time in my life I experienced that, It was magical, Achievement, proud moment and that pure happy feeling.
Thank you, everybody, who helped me, My family, My God, and sahebji

Day 9: 15th September 2018
Parna at home
One of the Best day of my life. Finally, the day came.

Woke up at 5.30 in the morning.
Praying to god, Hopes ..Everything will be good.
Navkarsi time, Not willing to brush, but I did after 8 days.

I did Parna, Mod-Dad were the first, amazing feel it was
Then took a shower,
One lady came from the parlor for my makeover
Makeup, hairstyle,a good makeover.

And last I wore my dress, So beautiful, people said :-)
Mumma Papa all were stunned, they just looked at me and said "Saras lage che"
All things were prepared, Dish and 3 Bowls with 3 different Liquid
(Mug nu pani, Ker nu panu, rab)
One by one everyone came for parna
Ayush was taking pics and mumma served guests with snacks and smile.
Papa was also there to manage and didi's support was also awesome.
Family's support - All things were managed perfectly.
Papa's group so joyful and also helpful, Laugh all around, I was smiling.

But my happiness doubled when I saw my friends, we clicked pictures,
I was happy, Yes all the time, smiling.

At last, family pics.

Yes, I felt strong,  God always gave me energy and I seriously I don't want to eat anything, I wish I could continue the same, I was like, Still I can

And function got finished very happily, Changed clothes and relaxed.
Everyone told me, 3-4 days only liquid. only mug (pulses) and I was like YES.
At the same time, Didi teased me, I will eat cheese sandwich, Yeeeh, Pizza, Yeaah
I smiled and got tempted.

Thanks to each and everyone for helping me through out my journey ,I can never ever forget the support I got from my family. 
Without support it was not possible for me to complete my tap!
Blessed. Thank you God!

Family is not an important thing. It's everything.