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Sri Tandon"s questions on Ekadasi : Besides the

physological benefits of giving rest to our

system twice a month, there are a lot of

tradition behind the fasting from the Saadhana /

Anushtaanam point of view. Ekadasi is largely

associated with the Celebration of Sriman Narayana

and remembering with devotion the many important

events associated with his leela and Nitya Vibhoothis,

and Avataras . Some Ekadasis have a very specail

importance in the hierarchy of Ekadasis (viz):

Vaikunta Ekadasi(Makara Month), Kaiska Ekadasi

(Vricchika Month ), Sarva Bhisma Ekadasi (Dhanur month ),

Vaisvanara Sayana Ekadasi (Mithuna month ), Sarva Parivartana

Ekadasi (Simha Month ), and the one next month known as

Krishna Ekadasi , when Sravana Nakshatram is in ascendance

(March 15). The Ekadasis are linked with the concept of Hari Vaasaram.

I have some notes on Ekadasi, its significance and the

fasting tradition somewhere in the basement. I will search for it

and post a note , perhaps this weekend.

One should not forget Dwadasi either , since breaking the Ekadasi fast

through Dwadasi Paaranai is associated as a joint vratam. Special

food (a special kind of Spinach and Nellikkai Pacchadi ) is

taken on Dwadasi day.

 

Lucky indeed are those , who could fast on Ekadasi days and reflect

on the glory of the Lord or do Nama Japa or Sankeerthanam or

other recommended acts for the day. It is tough to

practise in the hurly -burly of schedules at the height of one"s

profession. Our Sastras permit abbreviated versions on those Ekadasi

days, where total fast is not possible either because of age,

illnes or other interferences.

 

I will come back with additional Info soon,

Sadagopan

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