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Significance of Ekadashi Fasting

Ekadashi fasting is dedicated to Lord Vishnu which occurs on the eleventh lunar day. According to Hindu mythology, people who observe fast on this day has been the beneficiary of various good. This presentation features the Significance of Ekadashi Fasting and how it can help you spiritually.

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Significance of Ekadashi Fasting

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  1. SIGNIFICANCE OF EKADASHI FASTING By: ISKCON DWARKA

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  3. INTRODUCTION Ekadashi is one of the important day for Vaishnavites. This day comes twice in lunar month in the dark fortnight and in the bright fortnight. On this day, it is recommended not to eat or drink anything. This fast is significant for those who have faith and worship lord Vishnu. This fast brings you the peace harmony and prosperity. It is considered as one of the most fruitful fast in Hindu mythology. 1

  4. Benefits of Ekadashi Fasting • Fasting makes human body a subject of rituals that is a part of worshipping the God. • It purifies one’s mind body and soul. • It brings peace harmony and prosperity. • It has some positive effects on the human body. • It lets you go on the spiritual journey and purifies your conscious soul. 2

  5. Things to do on Ekadashi • Wake up early & take bath. • Do spiritual activities like enchanting the holy name, read and hear glories of God. • Avoid shaving and oil massage. • One can have fruits, if it is not possible to remain empty stomach. • Do not eat grain and lentils. • Make sure to break the fast during Paran time. 3

  6. Reasons for doing Ekadashi Fasting Ekadashi is a very important for Lord Vishnu worshippers. Ekadashi day meant for those who have faith and worship Lord Vishnu. It is considered to be amongst the most fruitful fasts in the Hindu mythology. 4

  7. Why Ekadashi Fasting is so Important Ekadashi was the name given to a Goddess who was one of the creations of Lord Vishnu. According to the mythological tail Demon, Mura was to be defeated for the sake of peace which was done by Ekadashi. Getting pleased with her act of killing the demon lord Vishnu endowed her that if a person will observe the fast of Ekadashi then he will be able to free himself from all the sins and impurities of mind and will surely get Moksha. 5

  8. Ekadashi Fast Benefits for Lord Vishnu Worshippers Fasting on the day of Ekadashi is equivalent of visiting any place of pilgrimage. The merit of this fast is considered to be the well-known Aswamedha sacrifice. Ekadashi fast not only cleans your soul but also make your body detoxified and make the body metabolism good. Worshippers of Lord Vishnu are aware of the fast of Ekadashi. Ultimate salvation, prosperity, and a religious faith are some of the Ekadashi fast benefits. 6

  9. Ekadashi Calendar 2017 Original Source: http://iskcondwarka.org/blog/benefits-ekadashi-fasting/ 8

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