The Secret Festival of Ashadha Gupt Navratri
Ashadha Gupt Navratri 的秘密節日
Introduction
Ashadha Gupt Navratri is a special time for prayer. It starts on July 15 and ends on July 23.
Ashadha Gupt Navratri 是一個祈禱的特別時間，從 7 月 15 日開始到 7 月 23 日結束。
Main Body
This festival is secret. People do not have big parties. They pray alone at home. This helps them feel more spiritual energy.
這個節日是秘密的。人們不會舉辦大型派對，而是在家中獨自祈禱。這有助於他們感受到更多的靈性能量。
People pray to ten forms of the Divine Mother. In South India, some people pray to Goddess Varahi. This time of year is about new starts for the mind.
人們向神聖母親的十個化身祈禱。在南印度，有些人會向 Varahi 女神祈禱。一年之中的這個時期象徵著心靈的新開始。
People start the festival on July 15. They light a small lamp and use prayer beads. They eat simple food and do not drink alcohol. They stay quiet and think.
人們在 7 月 15 日開始這個節日。他們會點亮一盞小燈並使用祈禱珠。他們飲食簡單且不飲酒。他們保持安靜並冥想。
Conclusion
The festival ends on July 23. People feel clean and close to God.
這個節日在 7 月 23 日結束。人們感到身心純淨並與神親近。
Vocabulary Learning
🕰️ Talking About Time & Dates
When we talk about when something happens, we use the word on before a specific date.
- Pattern: on + [Month] [Number]
Examples from the text:
- On July 15 → The start date.
- On July 23 → The end date.
🚫 Saying 'No' with 'Do Not'
To tell someone that something is not allowed or doesn't happen, use do not. This is very common for A2 beginners to describe rules.
- Negative Action → do not + [action]
Check these out:
- Do not have big parties → No party.
- Do not drink alcohol → No alcohol.
💡 Simple Word Shifts
Notice how the text describes feelings and states using the word feel:
- Feel more spiritual energy
- Feel clean
- Feel close to God
Tip: Use feel + [adjective] to describe an emotion or a state of being.