Devshayani Ekadashi Vrat Rules: The importance of Devshayani Ekadashi has been mentioned in many religious texts. During this fast, one should not make any mistakes even by mistake, otherwise the full results of the fast will not be achieved.
What Not To Do On Devshayani Ekadashi: Ekadashi of Shukla Paksha of Ashadha month is called Devshayani Ekadashi. This time this Ekadashi is on 25th July, Saturday. There is a religious belief that from this day Lord Vishnu goes into Yoga Nidra for four months and from here Chaturmas begins. Therefore, the special importance of this Ekadashi has been mentioned in religious texts. On this Ekadashi, the person observing fast should take special care of certain things, otherwise the full results of the puja are not achieved. Know further which 5 things should not be done on Devshayani Ekadashi…
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Do not entertain wrong thoughts
Fasting is not only related to food but also to the mind. Therefore, the person fasting should not bring any wrong thoughts in his mind. One should not think bad about anyone. Even thinking about food can cause mental disorders. Therefore, meditate on God on Devshayani Ekadashi.
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don’t be angry at anyone
One should not get angry during the fast. Doing this also constitutes a crime. In anger, a person speaks good or bad to anyone, hence do not get angry at anyone even by mistake. Doing this also breaks the rules of fasting. It is considered very important to control anger during fasting.
Offer food to God first
On completion of the fast, before eating food yourself, offer it to God and if possible, also donate food to the needy. Only after this eat your own food. By doing this you will get the full benefits of the fast and there will be happiness, prosperity and peace in your life.
practice celibacy
Adherence to celibacy during the fast is considered most important. Celibacy should not be broken during the fast even by mistake. Also keep in mind that celibacy should be followed not only with the body but also with the mind, only then one gets the full results of fasting and worship.
don’t cheat anyone
Do not play tricks with anyone during the fast, otherwise the fast may be broken. Cheating means do not conspire against anyone, do not loot anyone’s rightful money. Even by doing this one does not get the full results of the fast.
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