Rules of Varuthini Ekadashi fasting: Keeping fast on Varuthini Ekadashi is considered very fruitful in itself. It is said about this Ekadashi of Krishna Paksha of Vaishakh month that whoever observes it with full devotion gets freedom from all kinds of troubles and gets happiness and peace in life. This fast is not just a name for staying hungry, but a means to keep your mind clean and immersed in the devotion of God. According to the ancient beliefs, on this day the ‘Varaha’ form of Lord Vishnu is worshiped, who protects us from every fear.
Simple method of worshiping Varuthini Ekadashi fast
- Preparation for Dashami: The fast starts a day before, i.e. on the night of Dashami, when the mind is kept calm by eating simple food.
- Morning bath: On the day of Ekadashi, it is considered best to wake up before sunrise and take bath, which purifies both body and mind.
- Resolution of fasting: After bathing, a resolution is taken to keep a fast in front of God by lighting a lamp in the home temple.
- Vishnu worship: It is very auspicious to offer yellow flowers, fruits and basil leaves to Lord Vishnu in worship.
- Story and chanting: Chanting the name of God during puja and listening to the fast story of Varuthini Ekadashi gives great peace to the mind.
- Charity: On this day, feeding food to the hungry or giving water to passers-by as per one’s capacity is considered true service to God.
Satvik food and eating rules from mother’s hands
- Attention to Avoid: During this fast, special care is taken about food and drink; on the day of Ekadashi, it is important to stay away from things like rice, honey and gram dal.
pure foodIn the home kitchen, when mother prepares fruit food like buckwheat puri or sago khichdi with her own hands, the taste of that simple food increases even more. - Peace of mind: Keeping your mind calm throughout the day and remembering God instead of useless things can truly complete this fast.
Bhajan and Kirtan: Worshiping God with loved ones and spending time in devotion fills the mind with positive energy.
Breaking the fast and being thankful to God
We get the full benefits of the fast only when we break it in the right way. The fast should be broken only after seeing the auspicious time on the next day of Ekadashi i.e. Dwadashi. Before breaking one’s fast, feeding food to a needy or donating as per one’s capacity is considered a very noble act. After the completion of the fast, when we thank God with a true heart, we feel a new courage and peace in the mind. This fast teaches us that if we control our habits and mind a little, then many difficulties of life automatically become easy. Only devotion done in a simple way, away from ostentation, brings real happiness and peace in our lives.
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