Among the kathas that are
prevalent in India, ‘Shri Satyanarayan Vrat Katha’ is
the most popular.Satyanarayana vrat is the easiest and
most inexpensive way of self-purification and
self-surrender at the lotus feet of Hari. One who
observes it with full devotion and faith is sure to
attain his heart’s desire. Our shastras state that
during the ‘Kalyug,’ the fruit that one gets by hearing
the ‘Satyanarayan Katha’ is enormous. The katha is
dedicated to Lord Vishnu in his manifestation as Lord
Satyanarayan. ‘Satya’ means truth, ‘Nar’ means a man and
‘Ayan’ means a place. Thus the place where truth resides
in man is called Satyanarayan. The ‘Satyanarayan katha’
and the ‘vrat’ help us overcome vices like lust, anger,
greed, attachments and ego.
