Nirjala Ekadashi Dos and Donts: Special importance of Nirjala Ekadashi has been mentioned in religious texts. There are many strict rules associated with this fast. Know whether we can take medicines during this fast?
Nirjala Ekadashi 2026 Rules: Nirjala Ekadashi is considered to be the best among all the Ekadashis of the year. This time this fast will be observed on 25th June, Thursday. The rules of this fast are the most difficult. In this fast, God is worshiped without eating or drinking anything for the whole day. A question often arises in the minds of people regarding this fast that if a person takes medicines regularly, can he take medicines on Nirjala Ekadashi? Know further about the rules related to this fast…
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Can one take medicines during Nirjala Ekadashi?
Food and water are sacrificed during Nirjala Ekadashi fast. This is why it is considered one of the most difficult fasts. However, health has also been given special importance in religious scriptures. If a person is suffering from any serious disease or has to take medicines regularly, then he can take the medicine as per his requirement.
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Who gets exemption?
In Sanatan Dharma, some people are exempted from the strict rules of fasting, which include the elderly, patients, pregnant women and people whose physical condition is not good. Such people can take medicine and required amount of water as per doctor’s advice. Doing this will not affect the virtue of their fast.
Does taking medicine break the fast?
According to scholars, taking medicine in case of illness is not considered a breaking of the fast. How will you worship God if your body is not well? If the medicine is being taken due to health compulsion, then devotion and reverence of Lord Vishnu is considered most important. The purpose of fasting is restraint, self-purification and worship of God, and not to harm the body.
Keep these things in mind also
– If you are healthy and able to observe Nirjala fast then follow the rules of fasting.
– If you have any health related problem, you can take the necessary medicine without any hesitation.
– The main purpose of fasting and worship is to worship God and not to cause pain to one’s body.
– If your health is not good, then on Ekadashi, do chanting the mantra of Lord Vishnu, do charity and good deeds.
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