Significance of Ekadashi Fasting

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SIGNIFICANCE OF EKADASHI FASTING

• By ISKCON DWARKA

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CONTENT
S.No. Title Slide No.
1 Introduction 3
2 Benefits of Ekadashi Fasting 4
3 Things to do on Ekadashi 5
4 Reasons for doing Ekadashi fasting 6
5 Why Ekadashi Fasting is so Important 7
6 Ekadashi Fast benefits for Lord Vishnu Worshippers 8
7 Ekadashi Calender 2017 9
8 Contact us 10
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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.

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Benefits of Ekadashi Fasting

• Fasting makes human body a subject of rituals
  that is a part of worshipping the God.
• It purifies ones 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Ekadashi Calendar 2017
02 September Saturday Parsva Ekadashi
16 September Saturday Indira Ekadashi
01 October Sunday Papankusha Ekadashi
15 October Sunday Rama Ekadashi
31 October Tuesday Devutthana Ekadashi
14 November Tuesday Utpanna Ekadashi
30 November Thursday Mokshada Ekadashi
13 December Wednesday Saphala Ekadashi
29 December Friday Pausha Putrada Ekadashi
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