Ekadashi Vratam
by Atul » 06 Dec 2010 07:58
Any Vratam or Upvaas, is meant to increase the satva guna in our mind. Ekadashi Vratam also revolves around this aim. One need not to stick to Ekadashi vratam, one can choose any other vratam based on his affinity. Like worshipers of Lord Shiva can fast on Mondays, Worshipers of Maa Luxmi can fast on Fridays and so on. Aim behind all the vratam is same although methods differ a little.
There are many methods/Version of Ekadashi Vratam. One can find on internet or ask a local priest. A method taken from internet is given in below quoted text
How To Follow
Ekadasi Fast from grains and pulses (it is said that one how is fasting on ekadasi should not eat any type grains(even it may be pradam) Try to become more absorbed in hearing, chanting, and devotion to Krishna. Bhaktivinoda Thakura said it is a time to step back, get a little out of the normal routine, and take stock of one's spiritual life.
Try to rise above the bodily concept; avoid as much as possible any activities relating to the body (shaving, laundry, going to a doctor, shopping, sleeping) Avoid strenuous physical labour. Don’t travel long distances.
(You should chant as many as possible). Real Ekadasi means fasting and chanting and no other business. When one observes fasting, the chanting becomes easier. So on Ekadasi other business can be suspended as far as possible, unless there is some urgent business.” Fasting One should not overdo fasting. It is supposed to cause buoyancy of feeling and not fatigue. One should only practice as much fasting as one's capacity allows.
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om shiva shiva om* om shiva shiva om *om shiva shiva om* om shiva shiva om* om shiva shiva om*
my sincere thanks to link:
http://www.astrologytreeforum.net/
- its really a very good informative website and one can find
all the particulars of swamy vratams in praise of the SUPREME lord .
ALL THE BEST to our readers and to the dedicated WEBSITE team
by Atul » 06 Dec 2010 07:58
Any Vratam or Upvaas, is meant to increase the satva guna in our mind. Ekadashi Vratam also revolves around this aim. One need not to stick to Ekadashi vratam, one can choose any other vratam based on his affinity. Like worshipers of Lord Shiva can fast on Mondays, Worshipers of Maa Luxmi can fast on Fridays and so on. Aim behind all the vratam is same although methods differ a little.
There are many methods/Version of Ekadashi Vratam. One can find on internet or ask a local priest. A method taken from internet is given in below quoted text
How To Follow
Ekadasi Fast from grains and pulses (it is said that one how is fasting on ekadasi should not eat any type grains(even it may be pradam) Try to become more absorbed in hearing, chanting, and devotion to Krishna. Bhaktivinoda Thakura said it is a time to step back, get a little out of the normal routine, and take stock of one's spiritual life.
Try to rise above the bodily concept; avoid as much as possible any activities relating to the body (shaving, laundry, going to a doctor, shopping, sleeping) Avoid strenuous physical labour. Don’t travel long distances.
(You should chant as many as possible). Real Ekadasi means fasting and chanting and no other business. When one observes fasting, the chanting becomes easier. So on Ekadasi other business can be suspended as far as possible, unless there is some urgent business.” Fasting One should not overdo fasting. It is supposed to cause buoyancy of feeling and not fatigue. One should only practice as much fasting as one's capacity allows.
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om shiva shiva om* om shiva shiva om *om shiva shiva om* om shiva shiva om* om shiva shiva om*
my sincere thanks to link:
http://www.astrologytreeforum.net/
- its really a very good informative website and one can find
all the particulars of swamy vratams in praise of the SUPREME lord .
ALL THE BEST to our readers and to the dedicated WEBSITE team
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