abstract:In the context of Hinduism and Hindu mythology, the term vrata (pronunciation: vrat or brat) denotes a religious practice to carry out certain obligations with a view to achieve divine blessing for fulfillment of one or several desires. Etymologically, vrata, a Sanskrit word (and also used in several Indo-European languages), means to vow or to promise.
Bhimathemightywarriorof the Pandava dynasty requestedonevratadayby which hecouldobtain the fruits of all the otherdays of vrata that he was incapable of observing.