Apara Ekadashi

Yogini Ekadashi

“One who observes a fast on this sacred Ekadashi destroys the accumulated reactions of past sins and becomes increasingly virtuous.” — Brahma-vaivarta Purana 📖 The glories of every Ekadashi are described in the Vedic scriptures—the Puranas. Ekadashi is often called the mother and father of devotion to God. By observing this sacred fast on these auspicious days, we take another step on the path of awakening love for the Lord. 🍜 A complete fast or a water-only fast is considered most beneficial. If this is not possible, it is recommended to avoid grains and legumes, eating only simple vegetables, fruits, and nuts. Preparing meals at home is preferable. This day is especially favorable for spiritual practices, chanting the holy names, meditation, and studying sacred scriptures. Ekadashi occurs twice each lunar month, offering us a regular opportunity to purify our minds and deepen our spiritual consciousness.

Nirjala Ekadashi

In Kali-yuga—the age of quarrel and hypocrisy, when Vedic principles are diminished or greatly restricted, and when proper charity, ancient Vedic practices, and sacred ceremonies are rarely observed—how can people become purified? The scriptures give us a simple and merciful opportunity: by observing Ekadashi, one can become freed from the reactions of past sins. (Brahma-vaivarta Purana) 🕊️This is the most powerful of all Ekadashis—Nirjala Ekadashi, meaning "without water." Observing this fast strictly is said to bestow the same benefit as observing all 24 Ekadashis of the year.

Parama Ekadashi

Parama Ekadashi is one of the most powerful Ekadashis and occurs during the sacred Purushottama Month (Adhika Masa). The word “Parama” means “supreme” or “highest,” indicating the special spiritual potency of this holy day. 🌿 According to the Vedic scriptures, observing Parama Ekadashi helps free one from the reactions of past mistakes, purifies the heart, and awakens spiritual aspiration. It is said that even small efforts made for spiritual advancement on this day yield greatly multiplied results. 🙏 On this day it is especially auspicious to: • observe fasting according to one’s ability; • spend more time in prayer, meditation, and mantra chanting; • read sacred literature; • engage in charity and selfless service; • reflect on one’s true spiritual nature. In the Bhagavad-gītā, Lord Krishna explains that acts of sacrifice, austerity, and charity purify the heart. Therefore, Parama Ekadashi is considered an especially favorable time for inner growth and spiritual renewal.

Padmini Ekadashi

🌹Padmini Ekadashi is an important day for spiritual practice. There are 24 Ekadashis in a year, but during Purushottama Month the number of Ekadashis increases to 26. Padmini Ekadashi comes only once every 3 years, and the power of this day is immense. 🪷Each Ekadashi is described as carrying a special spiritual potency that helps uproot certain anarthas, or unwanted qualities — everything opposed to devotion to God. It is also said that fasting on this sacred day can bless one with a virtuous son!☺️ 🙌 It is especially auspicious to observe a dry fast. If that is difficult, one may fast on water, or follow a simpler version by avoiding grains and legumes, while taking simple vegetables and nuts. It is best to prepare food at home. Spiritual practice, charity, chanting the holy names, and meditation are especially beneficial on this day. ❗️The Power of Charity on Ekadashi Charity on Ekadashi is a special means of both spiritual and material upliftment. In the Bhagavad-gītā (18.5) it is said: “One should never give up acts of sacrifice, charity, and austerity, for they purify even the great souls.” 🔹The most powerful charity is that which is given in the mode of goodness: 🔹Out of a sense of duty, without expectation of reward. 🔹At the proper time, in the proper place, and to worthy persons. If you would like to make a donation to support one of our Vedic temples, please contact me in a private message. Wishing everyone a blessed Padmini Ekadashi!🙏🪷 #PadminiEkadashi #Ekadashi #Bhajan

Apara Ekadashi

🪷 “Apara Ekadashi is the axe that cuts down the fully grown tree of sinful actions; it is the sun that rises before the darkness of one’s wicked deeds, and it is the lion stalking the deer of godlessness.” (Brahmanda Purana)