Guest guest Posted June 22, 2006 Report Share Posted June 22, 2006 Ohm Namo Bhagavathe Vasudevaya; Ohm Namo Narrayanaya Eakadashi Vratham is the main Vratha for Vishnu's Devotees. Thank you for sharing informations about Eakadashi Vratham. Today 22nd Thursday is Koormavthara Dinam. Bhagavan's 2nd Avathara in Dasavathar. Regards Keerthi Kumar Bahrain Ohm Namo Bhagavathe Vasudevaya; Ohm namo Narrayanaya --- rsunitaa <rsunitaa wrote: > > Dear Madam, > May be this article may be of some use to you. > > > EkAdasi Vratham observance is very important to the > bhakthAs of Sriman NaarAyaNA . The > Madhva darsanam followers are very strict on the > observance of EkAdasi . One is fortunate > to be in the Udippi Sri KrishNA temple on a EkAdasi > day . The observance of EkAdasi by > VaishNavites and Saivites is age old. In Bengal , > some of the Muslims converted to > Hinduism from the days of Muslim conquest observe > fasting on Ekadasi days even today. > The guru of Sitar genius Ravi Sankar was an EkAdasi > observing Muslim . > Ekadasi vratham observance however is different from > the observance of the DvAdasi > vratham . > > The significance of EkAdasi and DvAdasi vrathams are > covered in Srimadh Bhagavatham in > Canto 9 , chapters 4 & 5 . These chapters of Srimadh > Bhagavatham are brilliantly > summarized by Sri NaarAyaNa Bhattadhiri in his > NaarAyaneeyam ( 33rd dasakam ) . The > significance of Vaikunta Ekadasi and the splendour > of the observance of that special > Ekadasi at Srirangam are (to be filled) > > EkAdasi Vratham is the observance of suddha UpavAsam > (total fast ) on Ekaadasi tithi . > DvAdasi vratham is the start of the fast on the > night of Dasami tithi on both sukla and > KrishNa paksham ( waxing and waning moon fortnights > ) , observance of the full fast on > EkAdasi day and breaking of the fast on DvAdasi day > BEFORE the end of the Dvadasi tithi . > Ekadasi vratham however does NOT require the > breaking of fast before the conclusion of > the Dvadasi tithi . Even on Ekadasi Vratham days , > the elderly and the children are > exempted from fasting .It is also permissible to > observe EkAdasi vratham with partaking of > fruits and milk for those who can not observe a > complete fast . The day of EkAdasi is to be > spent in meditation and DhyAnam of Sriman NaarAyaNA > , Aaraadhanam , Japam et al . For > those , who are unable to perform all of these , a > recitation of VishNu Sahasra Naamam > once is recommended . > > Breaking of the fast (PaaraNai ) on DvAdasi days is > done after feeding first guests , if > available . Special food like ahatthi keerai ( a > type of broad-leaved spinach ) and Nellikkai > pacchadi ( jam of a citrus type of fruit ) have to > be taken in first to serve as a restorer of > the equalibrium in the stomach after extended > fasting. The physological effect of biweekly > fasting is terrific on the body.One gives a break to > the digestive system and let it rest & > recover for two days in a month . People live longer > . In the beginning , it may be difficult > to observe the fast , but one gets used to it > afterwards. If one has low blood sugar or other > symptoms , one should moderate the severity of the > fasting . Even intake of meals in > moderation is recommended for them . Prayers , > meditations and reflections on the divine > attributes of the Lord are recommended > accompaniments to EkAdasi and DvAdasi > Vrathams. The day of EkAdasi is to be spent in > prayers and japam and , visits to the > temple . > > In MahA Bharatham , Lord KrishNA answers > DuryodhanA's query on why He did not eat at > his palace and instead ate at VidhurA's house . The > Lord explained : > > sudhdam BhagavathAsyaannam suddham Bhageerathi jalam > I suddham VishNupadha > dhyAnam suddham EKAADASI VRATHAM II > > (MEANING): The food partaken at a BhakthA's house is > superior and pure . At he same level > of holiness are the intake of GangA theertham , > VishNu DhyAnam and the observance of > EkAdasi vratham . > > SaasthrAs state that those , who fail to eat on > Ekadasi days due to anger , desire (kaamam) > or stinginess (lobham ) get the full fruits of the > observance of EkAdasi Vratham , even if > their intent was not on observing EkAdasi vratham . > > The greatness of DvAdasi vratham that incorporates > inside it the EkAdasi vratham is > illustrated by the story of the king Ambarisha , a > predecessor of Sri Ramachandra . He > observed DvAdasi Vratham for an year on the banks of > the river YamunA . Ambarisha was > a great devotee of Sriman NaarAyaNA and a Nishkaama > Karmi . BhagavAn's archanA and > Bhagavatha SevA were his goals in life ( > KarmaNyEvaadhikArasthE maa palEshu kadAchana > ) . > > At the conclusion of the year's observance of > DvAdasi vratham , a sage by the name of > DurvAsa came to visit AmbarishA on the day of the > final paaraNai . The king was happy to > have the visit of the well known sage and invited > him to be his honored guest before his > paaraNai . DurvAsa was known for his habit of flying > into rage over any intended or > unintended discourtesy to him . > > The sage was an observer of EkAdasi vratham , but > not DvAdasi vratham . He showed up > in the court of king AmabarishA , while there was > one and half hour alone left for the > completion of the DvAdasi tithi . The sage accepted > the invitation for the partaking of the > food at the royal household as an athithi (guest ) > of the king on that dvAdasi day . He > mentioned to the king that he would go to the river > to perform his snAnam and rituals and > return to the palace for the meals . > > DurvAsa muni was not an observer of the DvAdasi > vratham .He only observed the EkAdasi > vratham and had no sensitivity about completing his > meals before the conclusion of the > DvAdasi tithi . Hence , he tarried at the river as > the clock was ticking away towards the > conclusion of the tithi . The king was on pins and > needles . On one hand he could not start > his paaraNai before feasting DurvasA , his surprise > guest ; on the other hand , he will lose > the fruits of the obsevance of the whole year's > DvAdasi vratham , if he did not break his > fast before the conclusion of the Dvadasi tithi . He > consulted his AchAryAs on what to do > with respect to this dilemma , while waiting for > DurvAsar to return from the river bank . > > The assembled Vedic scholars ruled that the king can > take a sip of the theertham used in > the abolution of the SaaLagrAmams prior to the > conclusion of the DvAdasi tithi to fulfill > the requirements of the timely pAraNai . This way , > he can gain the fruits of the > observance of the DvAdasi vratham , while waiting > for the return of the Sage DurvAsaa. > The king took one spoonful of SaaLagrAma theertham . > Minutes after, the sage came back > to the palace and flew into a rage, when he learned > that the king had broken his fast with > sacred water , prior to feeding him . > > The angry sage pulled a hair from his matted locks > and threw it on ground. A fierce demon > came out and began to run towards the king to > destroy him . The king did not move. At > the same time , the divine Sudarsanam( the powerful > Disc resting on the right hand of > Sriman NaarAyaNA ) appeared and killed the demon . > Next it began to chase the angry > DurvAsa . The heat from the Sudarsanam was > equivalent to thousands of Suns and > DurvAsa ran to escape from it. He ran in all > directions and could not escape from the > chasing disc of the Lord. He went to BrahmA and > appealed for rescue .He was turned down > by BrahmA , who acknowledged his powerlessness. Next > he went to SivA in KailAsam . > Lord SivA admitted that he has no power to stop the > powerful Sudarsanam either . Finally , > DurvAsa went to Sri VaikuNtam and prayed to Sriman > NArAyaNA to save him from the > chasing disc of His. The Lord replied : > > aham Bhaktha parAdheena: hyasvatantra iva dhvija I > sadhubhi: grastha hrudhaya: > bahkthairbhaktha jaanpriya: II > > naahamAthmAnam aasAsE madhbhakthai: saadhubhirvinaaI > Sriyam chAthyanthakeem > brahmanyEshAm gathiraham paraaII > > (Meaning ) : O Great Sage ! I am deeply attached to > my devotees. Infact , I am controlled by > them . Therefore I am incapable of doing anything > out of my own volition in such cases > involving aparAdham to my devotees . My love for my > bhakthAs is greater than that for > Myself or My consort , MahA Lakshmi . > > === message truncated === Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 23, 2006 Report Share Posted June 23, 2006 Dear Sri Keerthi Kumar, Smt Syamala and group, Ekadashi Vrata is indeed most important for Vaishnavas. On Ekadashi day I avoid eating grains(rice/wheat/corn), pulses(beans/peas). Another item avoided is mustard. What can be eaten are fruits, milk, vegetables, tapioca and Sago rice (chovvari - usualy made from tapioca). Normal salt is also avoided, " induppu " is the substitue used. Does it have any other name? The ultimate purpose is spend more time in bhajanam and lesser time on the body. So, the best is to do a complete fast. For those who cannot, the above concessions are given in ISKCON, by our Acarya A.C Bhaktivedanta Swami. Different people have different capacities to tolerate hunger. Ekadashi vratam is very dear to Guruvayoorappan. ------------- SUKLYE VA YADI VA KRSNE TAD VRATAM VAISNAVAM MAHAT (HARI BHAKTI VILASA 12/5 from MATSYA PURANA and BHAVISYA PURANA) Anybody who fasts on both Ekadasis on both the light and dark fortnights of the month and eats on the next day (Dvadasi), Lord Sri Krsna becomes very pleased with him. -------------- Many details on ekadashi can be found at the below link http://www.salagram.net/ekadasi-page.htm Dear Sri Keerthi Kumar, Can you pls tell me from where you got the info regarding Kurma-avatara-dinam. Which calendar is that mentioned in?? Hare Krishna Abhilash --- KEERTHI KUMAR V MENON <keerthibai wrote: > > Ohm Namo Bhagavathe Vasudevaya; Ohm Namo Narrayanaya > > Eakadashi Vratham is the main Vratha for Vishnu's > Devotees. Thank you for sharing informations about > Eakadashi Vratham. > > Today 22nd Thursday is Koormavthara Dinam. > Bhagavan's > 2nd Avathara in Dasavathar. > > Regards > > Keerthi Kumar > Bahrain > > Ohm Namo Bhagavathe Vasudevaya; Ohm namo Narrayanaya > --- rsunitaa <rsunitaa wrote: > > > > > Dear Madam, > > May be this article may be of some use to you. > > > > > > EkAdasi Vratham observance is very important to > the > > bhakthAs of Sriman NaarAyaNA . The > > Madhva darsanam followers are very strict on the > > observance of EkAdasi . One is fortunate > > to be in the Udippi Sri KrishNA temple on a > EkAdasi > > day . The observance of EkAdasi by > > VaishNavites and Saivites is age old. In Bengal , > > some of the Muslims converted to > > Hinduism from the days of Muslim conquest observe > > fasting on Ekadasi days even today. > > The guru of Sitar genius Ravi Sankar was an > EkAdasi > > observing Muslim . > > Ekadasi vratham observance however is different > from > > the observance of the DvAdasi > > vratham . > > > > The significance of EkAdasi and DvAdasi vrathams > are > > covered in Srimadh Bhagavatham in > > Canto 9 , chapters 4 & 5 . These chapters of Srimadh > > Bhagavatham are brilliantly > > summarized by Sri NaarAyaNa Bhattadhiri in his > > NaarAyaneeyam ( 33rd dasakam ) . The > > significance of Vaikunta Ekadasi and the splendour > > of the observance of that special > > Ekadasi at Srirangam are (to be filled) > > > > EkAdasi Vratham is the observance of suddha > UpavAsam > > (total fast ) on Ekaadasi tithi . > > DvAdasi vratham is the start of the fast on the > > night of Dasami tithi on both sukla and > > KrishNa paksham ( waxing and waning moon > fortnights > > ) , observance of the full fast on > > EkAdasi day and breaking of the fast on DvAdasi > day > > BEFORE the end of the Dvadasi tithi . > > Ekadasi vratham however does NOT require the > > breaking of fast before the conclusion of > > the Dvadasi tithi . Even on Ekadasi Vratham days , > > the elderly and the children are > > exempted from fasting .It is also permissible to > > observe EkAdasi vratham with partaking of > > fruits and milk for those who can not observe a > > complete fast . The day of EkAdasi is to be > > spent in meditation and DhyAnam of Sriman > NaarAyaNA > > , Aaraadhanam , Japam et al . For > > those , who are unable to perform all of these , a > > recitation of VishNu Sahasra Naamam > > once is recommended . > > > > Breaking of the fast (PaaraNai ) on DvAdasi days > is > > done after feeding first guests , if > > available . Special food like ahatthi keerai ( a > > type of broad-leaved spinach ) and Nellikkai > > pacchadi ( jam of a citrus type of fruit ) have to > > be taken in first to serve as a restorer of > > the equalibrium in the stomach after extended > > fasting. The physological effect of biweekly > > fasting is terrific on the body.One gives a break > to > > the digestive system and let it rest & > > recover for two days in a month . People live > longer > > . In the beginning , it may be difficult > > to observe the fast , but one gets used to it > > afterwards. If one has low blood sugar or other > > symptoms , one should moderate the severity of the > > fasting . Even intake of meals in > > moderation is recommended for them . Prayers , > > meditations and reflections on the divine > > attributes of the Lord are recommended > > accompaniments to EkAdasi and DvAdasi > > Vrathams. The day of EkAdasi is to be spent in > > prayers and japam and , visits to the > > temple . > > > > In MahA Bharatham , Lord KrishNA answers > > DuryodhanA's query on why He did not eat at > > his palace and instead ate at VidhurA's house . > The > > Lord explained : > > > > sudhdam BhagavathAsyaannam suddham Bhageerathi > jalam > > I suddham VishNupadha > > dhyAnam suddham EKAADASI VRATHAM II > > > > (MEANING): The food partaken at a BhakthA's house > is > > superior and pure . At he same level > > of holiness are the intake of GangA theertham , > > VishNu DhyAnam and the observance of > > EkAdasi vratham . > > > > SaasthrAs state that those , who fail to eat on > > Ekadasi days due to anger , desire (kaamam) > > or stinginess (lobham ) get the full fruits of the > > observance of EkAdasi Vratham , even if > > their intent was not on observing EkAdasi vratham > . > > > > The greatness of DvAdasi vratham that incorporates > > inside it the EkAdasi vratham is > > illustrated by the story of the king Ambarisha , a > > predecessor of Sri Ramachandra . He > > observed DvAdasi Vratham for an year on the banks > of > > the river YamunA . Ambarisha was > > a great devotee of Sriman NaarAyaNA and a > Nishkaama > > Karmi . BhagavAn's archanA and > > Bhagavatha SevA were his goals in life ( > > KarmaNyEvaadhikArasthE maa palEshu kadAchana > > ) . > > > > At the conclusion of the year's observance of > > DvAdasi vratham , a sage by the name of > > DurvAsa came to visit AmbarishA on the day of the > > final paaraNai . The king was happy to > > have the visit of the well known sage and invited > > him to be his honored guest before his > > paaraNai . DurvAsa was known for his habit of > flying > > into rage over any intended or > > unintended discourtesy to him . > > > > The sage was an observer of EkAdasi vratham , but > > not DvAdasi vratham . He showed up > > in the court of king AmabarishA , while there was > > one and half hour alone left for the > > completion of the DvAdasi tithi . The sage > accepted > > the invitation for the partaking of the > > food at the royal household as an athithi (guest ) > > of the king on that dvAdasi day . He > > mentioned to the king that he would go to the > river > > to perform his snAnam and rituals and > > return to the palace for the meals . > > > > DurvAsa muni was not an observer of the DvAdasi > > vratham .He only observed the EkAdasi > > vratham and had no sensitivity about completing > his > > meals before the conclusion of the > > DvAdasi tithi . Hence , he tarried at the river as > > the clock was ticking away towards the > > conclusion of the tithi . The king was on pins and > > needles . On one hand he could not start > > his paaraNai before feasting DurvasA , his > surprise > > guest ; on the other hand , he will lose > > the fruits of the obsevance of the whole year's > > DvAdasi vratham , if he did not break his > > fast before the conclusion of the Dvadasi tithi . > He > > consulted his AchAryAs on what to do > > with respect to this dilemma , while waiting for > > DurvAsar to return from the river bank . > > > > The assembled Vedic scholars ruled that the king > can > > take a sip of the theertham used in > > the abolution of the SaaLagrAmams prior to the > > conclusion of the DvAdasi tithi to fulfill > > the requirements of the timely pAraNai . This way > , > > he can gain the fruits of the > > observance of the DvAdasi vratham , while waiting > === message truncated === Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 23, 2006 Report Share Posted June 23, 2006 *Dear all, I give below details of the Ekadasi/Dwadasi Vrata, collected from different sources, and added to the dasakam on Ambarisha Charita in the Narayaneeyam commentary. Hope it will be useful._ _* *_Details of Ekadasi/Dwadasi Vrata_* The austerity of Dwadasi-vrata is an year-long austerity consisting of total fasting on the Ekadasi thithi, and worshipping the Lord with devotion on the Dwadasi day and then completing it with breaking the fast which act is called “Paarana” by taking food. One fourth part or the last portion (15 naazhikas) of Ekadasi and one fourth part of the beginning of Dwadasi (15 naazhikas) totalling 30 naazhikas known as HARIVAASARAM are important for this vow. The vrata or austerity is performed only on Ekadasi/Dwadasi days of the bright fortnight and the chain of this austerity is to be commenced on the Ekadasi day (bright fortnight) of Marga- seersha month (Dec-Jan). The Lord is to be worshipped with one of His twelve names in each month in succession as shown below: Lunar Month Corresponding solar month Corresponding month- English Calender Name to be used for worship. Margaseersha Dhanur (Dec-Jan) Kesava Pausha Makara (Jan-Feb) Narayana Magha Kumbha (Feb-Mar) Madhava Phalguna Meena (Mar-Apr) Govinda Chaitra Mesha (Apr-May) Vishnu Vaisakha Rishabha (May-June) Madhusudana Jyeshta Mithuna (June-July) Trivikrama Ashada Kataka (July-Aug) Vamana Sravana Simha (Aug-Sep) Sridhara Proshtapada Kanya (Sep-Oct) Hrishikesa Aswina Thula (Oct-Nov) Padmanabha Karthika Vrischika (Nov-Dec) Damodara “EKADASYAM UPOSHYATHA DWADASYAM ARCHAYET TU MAM--SA GACCHET DAKSHINAMURTHIM MAM VA NA ATHRA VICHARANA. " (A devotee who fasts on Ekadasi day, and worships me on a Dwadasi day according to his ability, attains me or Dakshinamurthy. There is no doubt about this.) These words of the Lord clearly show that the attainment of His Lotus Feet is the result of observance of this vow. Observance of the austerity of Ekadasi-Dwadasi is supposed to please Lord Vishnu and Devi. There are 25 Ekadasis, two in each month, and one extra or ADHIKA Ekadasi in the year. The Ekadasis in the dark lunar fortnights (Krishna Paksha) are not observed as Vratas. Anushtaanam of each Ekadasi is supposed to give different results. For example the Ekadasis in the month of Sravanam known as KAAMIKA and PUTRADHA are supposed to help one beget children and attain Vaikunta-loka (Vaikunta-praapti). Ekadasi associated with dasami at sunrise is called “Bhuri-paksha” and Ekadasi associated with Dwadasi at sunrise is called “Ananda-paksha”. These are also known as “Pitru-paksha” and “Deva-paksha” respectively. Ekadasi associated with dwadasi is said to be good for the rites of forefathers (pitrus). Popular and prominent Ekadasis- Vaikunta, Sayana and Utthana. Among the temples of South India, at Guruvayoor, Tiruvilvamalai, Nelluvaai, Triprayaar etc.,Ekadasi is considered to be popular and prominent. During Sukla-paksha Ekadasi in Mithunam, Yoganidra, which Lord Vishnu performs once a year for 4 months, starts and this is known as Sayana-Ekadasi. Lord Vishnu wakes up from Yoganidra during Sukla-paksha Ekadasi in the month of Proshtapada. This is Utthana-Ekadasi. EKADASI / DWADASI VRATA ANUSHTAANAM: (OBSERVANCE OF THE AUSTERITY.) No rice or cooked food is taken. One time food on dasami day and " Suddha upavaasam " on Ekadasi day. One time food at day time on Dwadasi day. Thus food is avoided for 3 nights. Sleeping during day time is prohibited. During Suddha upavaasam, if required, water with Tulasi leaves is taken. The observance of the austerity is supposed to be complete only after breaking the fast by taking food before the Dwadasi thithi elapses, which is called “paarana”. (Collected from different sources.- Courtesy- Narayaneeyam Bhaktaranjini Commentary)) Regards K.V. Gopalakrishna. Abhilash Nair wrote: > Dear Sri Keerthi Kumar, Smt Syamala and group, > Ekadashi Vrata is indeed most important for > Vaishnavas. On Ekadashi day I avoid eating > grains(rice/wheat/corn), pulses(beans/peas). Another > item avoided is mustard. What can be eaten are fruits, > milk, vegetables, tapioca and Sago rice (chovvari - > usualy made from tapioca). Normal salt is also > avoided, " induppu " is the substitue used. Does it have > any other name? > > The ultimate purpose is spend more time in bhajanam > and lesser time on the body. So, the best is to do a > complete fast. For those who cannot, the above > concessions are given in ISKCON, by our Acarya A.C > Bhaktivedanta Swami. Different people have different > capacities to tolerate hunger. > > Ekadashi vratam is very dear to Guruvayoorappan. > ------------- > SUKLYE VA YADI VA KRSNE TAD VRATAM VAISNAVAM MAHAT > (HARI BHAKTI VILASA 12/5 from MATSYA PURANA and > BHAVISYA PURANA) > Anybody who fasts on both Ekadasis on both the light > and dark fortnights of the month and eats on the next > day (Dvadasi), Lord Sri Krsna becomes very pleased > with him. > -------------- > > Many details on ekadashi can be found at the below > link > http://www.salagram.net/ekadasi-page.htm > <http://www.salagram.net/ekadasi-page.htm> > > Dear Sri Keerthi Kumar, > Can you pls tell me from where you got the info > regarding Kurma-avatara-dinam. Which calendar is that > mentioned in?? > > Hare Krishna > Abhilash > > --- KEERTHI KUMAR V MENON <keerthibai > <keerthibai%40>> > wrote: > > > > > Ohm Namo Bhagavathe Vasudevaya; Ohm Namo Narrayanaya > > > > Eakadashi Vratham is the main Vratha for Vishnu's > > Devotees. Thank you for sharing informations about > > Eakadashi Vratham. > > > > Today 22nd Thursday is Koormavthara Dinam. > > Bhagavan's > > 2nd Avathara in Dasavathar. > > > > Regards > > > > Keerthi Kumar > > Bahrain > > > > Ohm Namo Bhagavathe Vasudevaya; Ohm namo Narrayanaya > > --- rsunitaa <rsunitaa <rsunitaa%40>> wrote: > > > > > > > > Dear Madam, > > > May be this article may be of some use to you. > > > > > > > > > EkAdasi Vratham observance is very important to > > the > > > bhakthAs of Sriman NaarAyaNA . The > > > Madhva darsanam followers are very strict on the > > > observance of EkAdasi . One is fortunate > > > to be in the Udippi Sri KrishNA temple on a > > EkAdasi > > > day . The observance of EkAdasi by > > > VaishNavites and Saivites is age old. In Bengal , > > > some of the Muslims converted to > > > Hinduism from the days of Muslim conquest observe > > > fasting on Ekadasi days even today. > > > The guru of Sitar genius Ravi Sankar was an > > EkAdasi > > > observing Muslim . > > > Ekadasi vratham observance however is different > > from > > > the observance of the DvAdasi > > > vratham . > > > > > > The significance of EkAdasi and DvAdasi vrathams > > are > > > covered in Srimadh Bhagavatham in > > > Canto 9 , chapters 4 & 5 . These chapters of Srimadh > > > Bhagavatham are brilliantly > > > summarized by Sri NaarAyaNa Bhattadhiri in his > > > NaarAyaneeyam ( 33rd dasakam ) . The > > > significance of Vaikunta Ekadasi and the splendour > > > of the observance of that special > > > Ekadasi at Srirangam are (to be filled) > > > > > > EkAdasi Vratham is the observance of suddha > > UpavAsam > > > (total fast ) on Ekaadasi tithi . > > > DvAdasi vratham is the start of the fast on the > > > night of Dasami tithi on both sukla and > > > KrishNa paksham ( waxing and waning moon > > fortnights > > > ) , observance of the full fast on > > > EkAdasi day and breaking of the fast on DvAdasi > > day > > > BEFORE the end of the Dvadasi tithi . > > > Ekadasi vratham however does NOT require the > > > breaking of fast before the conclusion of > > > the Dvadasi tithi . Even on Ekadasi Vratham days , > > > the elderly and the children are > > > exempted from fasting .It is also permissible to > > > observe EkAdasi vratham with partaking of > > > fruits and milk for those who can not observe a > > > complete fast . The day of EkAdasi is to be > > > spent in meditation and DhyAnam of Sriman > > NaarAyaNA > > > , Aaraadhanam , Japam et al . For > > > those , who are unable to perform all of these , a > > > recitation of VishNu Sahasra Naamam > > > once is recommended . > > > > > > Breaking of the fast (PaaraNai ) on DvAdasi days > > is > > > done after feeding first guests , if > > > available . Special food like ahatthi keerai ( a > > > type of broad-leaved spinach ) and Nellikkai > > > pacchadi ( jam of a citrus type of fruit ) have to > > > be taken in first to serve as a restorer of > > > the equalibrium in the stomach after extended > > > fasting. The physological effect of biweekly > > > fasting is terrific on the body.One gives a break > > to > > > the digestive system and let it rest & > > > recover for two days in a month . People live > > longer > > > . In the beginning , it may be difficult > > > to observe the fast , but one gets used to it > > > afterwards. If one has low blood sugar or other > > > symptoms , one should moderate the severity of the > > > fasting . Even intake of meals in > > > moderation is recommended for them . Prayers , > > > meditations and reflections on the divine > > > attributes of the Lord are recommended > > > accompaniments to EkAdasi and DvAdasi > > > Vrathams. The day of EkAdasi is to be spent in > > > prayers and japam and , visits to the > > > temple . > > > > > > In MahA Bharatham , Lord KrishNA answers > > > DuryodhanA's query on why He did not eat at > > > his palace and instead ate at VidhurA's house . > > The > > > Lord explained : > > > > > > sudhdam BhagavathAsyaannam suddham Bhageerathi > > jalam > > > I suddham VishNupadha > > > dhyAnam suddham EKAADASI VRATHAM II > > > > > > (MEANING): The food partaken at a BhakthA's house > > is > > > superior and pure . At he same level > > > of holiness are the intake of GangA theertham , > > > VishNu DhyAnam and the observance of > > > EkAdasi vratham . > > > > > > SaasthrAs state that those , who fail to eat on > > > Ekadasi days due to anger , desire (kaamam) > > > or stinginess (lobham ) get the full fruits of the > > > observance of EkAdasi Vratham , even if > > > their intent was not on observing EkAdasi vratham > > . > > > > > > The greatness of DvAdasi vratham that incorporates > > > inside it the EkAdasi vratham is > > > illustrated by the story of the king Ambarisha , a > > > predecessor of Sri Ramachandra . He > > > observed DvAdasi Vratham for an year on the banks > > of > > > the river YamunA . Ambarisha was > > > a great devotee of Sriman NaarAyaNA and a > > Nishkaama > > > Karmi . BhagavAn's archanA and > > > Bhagavatha SevA were his goals in life ( > > > KarmaNyEvaadhikArasthE maa palEshu kadAchana > > > ) . > > > > > > At the conclusion of the year's observance of > > > DvAdasi vratham , a sage by the name of > > > DurvAsa came to visit AmbarishA on the day of the > > > final paaraNai . The king was happy to > > > have the visit of the well known sage and invited > > > him to be his honored guest before his > > > paaraNai . DurvAsa was known for his habit of > > flying > > > into rage over any intended or > > > unintended discourtesy to him . > > > > > > The sage was an observer of EkAdasi vratham , but > > > not DvAdasi vratham . He showed up > > > in the court of king AmabarishA , while there was > > > one and half hour alone left for the > > > completion of the DvAdasi tithi . The sage > > accepted > > > the invitation for the partaking of the > > > food at the royal household as an athithi (guest ) > > > of the king on that dvAdasi day . He > > > mentioned to the king that he would go to the > > river > > > to perform his snAnam and rituals and > > > return to the palace for the meals . > > > > > > DurvAsa muni was not an observer of the DvAdasi > > > vratham .He only observed the EkAdasi > > > vratham and had no sensitivity about completing > > his > > > meals before the conclusion of the > > > DvAdasi tithi . Hence , he tarried at the river as > > > the clock was ticking away towards the > > > conclusion of the tithi . The king was on pins and > > > needles . On one hand he could not start > > > his paaraNai before feasting DurvasA , his > > surprise > > > guest ; on the other hand , he will lose > > > the fruits of the obsevance of the whole year's > > > DvAdasi vratham , if he did not break his > > > fast before the conclusion of the Dvadasi tithi . > > He > > > consulted his AchAryAs on what to do > > > with respect to this dilemma , while waiting for > > > DurvAsar to return from the river bank . > > > > > > The assembled Vedic scholars ruled that the king > > can > > > take a sip of the theertham used in > > > the abolution of the SaaLagrAmams prior to the > > > conclusion of the DvAdasi tithi to fulfill > > > the requirements of the timely pAraNai . This way > > , > > > he can gain the fruits of the > > > observance of the DvAdasi vratham , while waiting > > > === message truncated === > > > > > <> > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 23, 2006 Report Share Posted June 23, 2006 Oh Namo Bhagavathe Vasudevaya; Ohm Namo Narrayanaya Sri Abhilash, I got the information on " Kurma Avathara Dinam " from the news portel 'Manoramaonline.com'. regards Keerthi Kumar Ohm Namo Bhagavathe Vasudevaya; Ohm Namo Narrayanaya --- Abhilash Nair <abhilash_ramachandran wrote: > Dear Sri Keerthi Kumar, Smt Syamala and group, > Ekadashi Vrata is indeed most important for > Vaishnavas. On Ekadashi day I avoid eating > grains(rice/wheat/corn), pulses(beans/peas). Another > item avoided is mustard. What can be eaten are > fruits, > milk, vegetables, tapioca and Sago rice (chovvari - > usualy made from tapioca). Normal salt is also > avoided, " induppu " is the substitue used. Does it > have > any other name? > > The ultimate purpose is spend more time in bhajanam > and lesser time on the body. So, the best is to do a > complete fast. For those who cannot, the above > concessions are given in ISKCON, by our Acarya A.C > Bhaktivedanta Swami. Different people have different > capacities to tolerate hunger. > > Ekadashi vratam is very dear to Guruvayoorappan. > ------------- > SUKLYE VA YADI VA KRSNE TAD VRATAM VAISNAVAM MAHAT > (HARI BHAKTI VILASA 12/5 from MATSYA PURANA and > BHAVISYA PURANA) > Anybody who fasts on both Ekadasis on both the light > and dark fortnights of the month and eats on the > next > day (Dvadasi), Lord Sri Krsna becomes very pleased > with him. > -------------- > > Many details on ekadashi can be found at the below > link > http://www.salagram.net/ekadasi-page.htm > > Dear Sri Keerthi Kumar, > Can you pls tell me from where you got the info > regarding Kurma-avatara-dinam. Which calendar is > that > mentioned in?? > > Hare Krishna > Abhilash > > > > --- KEERTHI KUMAR V MENON <keerthibai > wrote: > > > > > Ohm Namo Bhagavathe Vasudevaya; Ohm Namo > Narrayanaya > > > > Eakadashi Vratham is the main Vratha for Vishnu's > > Devotees. Thank you for sharing informations about > > Eakadashi Vratham. > > > > Today 22nd Thursday is Koormavthara Dinam. > > Bhagavan's > > 2nd Avathara in Dasavathar. > > > > Regards > > > > Keerthi Kumar > > Bahrain > > > > Ohm Namo Bhagavathe Vasudevaya; Ohm namo > Narrayanaya > > --- rsunitaa <rsunitaa wrote: > > > > > > > > Dear Madam, > > > May be this article may be of some use to > you. > > > > > > > > > EkAdasi Vratham observance is very important to > > the > > > bhakthAs of Sriman NaarAyaNA . The > > > Madhva darsanam followers are very strict on the > > > observance of EkAdasi . One is fortunate > > > to be in the Udippi Sri KrishNA temple on a > > EkAdasi > > > day . The observance of EkAdasi by > > > VaishNavites and Saivites is age old. In Bengal > , > > > some of the Muslims converted to > > > Hinduism from the days of Muslim conquest > observe > > > fasting on Ekadasi days even today. > > > The guru of Sitar genius Ravi Sankar was an > > EkAdasi > > > observing Muslim . > > > Ekadasi vratham observance however is different > > from > > > the observance of the DvAdasi > > > vratham . > > > > > > The significance of EkAdasi and DvAdasi vrathams > > are > > > covered in Srimadh Bhagavatham in > > > Canto 9 , chapters 4 & 5 . These chapters of > Srimadh > > > Bhagavatham are brilliantly > > > summarized by Sri NaarAyaNa Bhattadhiri in his > > > NaarAyaneeyam ( 33rd dasakam ) . The > > > significance of Vaikunta Ekadasi and the > splendour > > > of the observance of that special > > > Ekadasi at Srirangam are (to be filled) > > > > > > EkAdasi Vratham is the observance of suddha > > UpavAsam > > > (total fast ) on Ekaadasi tithi . > > > DvAdasi vratham is the start of the fast on the > > > night of Dasami tithi on both sukla and > > > KrishNa paksham ( waxing and waning moon > > fortnights > > > ) , observance of the full fast on > > > EkAdasi day and breaking of the fast on DvAdasi > > day > > > BEFORE the end of the Dvadasi tithi . > > > Ekadasi vratham however does NOT require the > > > breaking of fast before the conclusion of > > > the Dvadasi tithi . Even on Ekadasi Vratham days > , > > > the elderly and the children are > > > exempted from fasting .It is also permissible to > > > observe EkAdasi vratham with partaking of > > > fruits and milk for those who can not observe a > > > complete fast . The day of EkAdasi is to be > > > spent in meditation and DhyAnam of Sriman > > NaarAyaNA > > > , Aaraadhanam , Japam et al . For > > > those , who are unable to perform all of these , > a > > > recitation of VishNu Sahasra Naamam > > > once is recommended . > > > > > > Breaking of the fast (PaaraNai ) on DvAdasi days > > is > > > done after feeding first guests , if > > > available . Special food like ahatthi keerai ( a > > > type of broad-leaved spinach ) and Nellikkai > > > pacchadi ( jam of a citrus type of fruit ) have > to > > > be taken in first to serve as a restorer of > > > the equalibrium in the stomach after extended > > > fasting. The physological effect of biweekly > > > fasting is terrific on the body.One gives a > break > > to > > > the digestive system and let it rest & > > > recover for two days in a month . People live > > longer > > > . In the beginning , it may be difficult > > > to observe the fast , but one gets used to it > > > afterwards. If one has low blood sugar or other > > > symptoms , one should moderate the severity of > the > > > fasting . Even intake of meals in > > > moderation is recommended for them . Prayers , > > > meditations and reflections on the divine > > > attributes of the Lord are recommended > > > accompaniments to EkAdasi and DvAdasi > > > Vrathams. The day of EkAdasi is to be spent in > > > prayers and japam and , visits to the > > > temple . > > > > > > In MahA Bharatham , Lord KrishNA answers > > > DuryodhanA's query on why He did not eat at > > > his palace and instead ate at VidhurA's house . > > The > > > Lord explained : > > > > > > sudhdam BhagavathAsyaannam suddham Bhageerathi > > jalam > > > I suddham VishNupadha > > > dhyAnam suddham EKAADASI VRATHAM II > > > > > > (MEANING): The food partaken at a BhakthA's > house > > is > > > superior and pure . At he same level > > > of holiness are the intake of GangA theertham , > > > VishNu DhyAnam and the observance of > > > EkAdasi vratham . > > > > > > SaasthrAs state that those , who fail to eat on > > > Ekadasi days due to anger , desire (kaamam) > > > or stinginess (lobham ) get the full fruits of > the > > > observance of EkAdasi Vratham , even if > > > their intent was not on observing EkAdasi > vratham > > . > > > > > > The greatness of DvAdasi vratham that > incorporates > > > inside it the EkAdasi vratham is > > > illustrated by the story of the king Ambarisha , > a > === message truncated === Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 26, 2006 Report Share Posted June 26, 2006 26.6.2006 Dear Shri Goplakrishnaji, Abhilashji and Keeerthi Kumarji Thank you all very much for the very useful information on Ekadahi vratham . Look forward to receiving such valuable information in future as well Regards Syamala "K.V Gopalakrishna" <gopalakrishna.kv wrote: *Dear all,I give below details of the Ekadasi/Dwadasi Vrata, collected from different sources, and added to the dasakam on Ambarisha Charita in the Narayaneeyam commentary. Hope it will be useful.__**_Details of Ekadasi/Dwadasi Vrata_*The austerity of Dwadasi-vrata is an year-long austerity consisting of total fasting on the Ekadasi thithi, and worshipping the Lord with devotion on the Dwadasi day and then completing it with breaking the fast which act is called “Paarana” by taking food. One fourth part or the last portion (15 naazhikas) of Ekadasi and one fourth part of the beginning of Dwadasi (15 naazhikas) totalling 30 naazhikas known as HARIVAASARAM are important for this vow. The vrata or austerity is performed only on Ekadasi/Dwadasi days of the bright fortnight and the chain of this austerity is to be commenced on the Ekadasi day (bright fortnight) of Marga- seersha month (Dec-Jan). The Lord is to be worshipped with one of His twelve names in each month in succession as shown below:Lunar Month Corresponding solar month Corresponding month- English Calender Name to be used for worship.Margaseersha Dhanur (Dec-Jan) KesavaPausha Makara (Jan-Feb) NarayanaMagha Kumbha (Feb-Mar) MadhavaPhalguna Meena (Mar-Apr) GovindaChaitra Mesha (Apr-May) VishnuVaisakha Rishabha (May-June) MadhusudanaJyeshta Mithuna (June-July) TrivikramaAshada Kataka (July-Aug) VamanaSravana Simha (Aug-Sep) SridharaProshtapada Kanya (Sep-Oct) HrishikesaAswina Thula (Oct-Nov) PadmanabhaKarthika Vrischika (Nov-Dec) Damodara“EKADASYAM UPOSHYATHA DWADASYAM ARCHAYET TU MAM--SA GACCHET DAKSHINAMURTHIM MAM VA NA ATHRA VICHARANA." (A devotee who fasts on Ekadasi day, and worships me on a Dwadasi day according to his ability, attains me or Dakshinamurthy. There is no doubt about this.) These words of the Lord clearly show that the attainment of His Lotus Feet is the result of observance of this vow.Observance of the austerity of Ekadasi-Dwadasi is supposed to please Lord Vishnu and Devi. There are 25 Ekadasis, two in each month, and one extra or ADHIKA Ekadasi in the year. The Ekadasis in the dark lunar fortnights (Krishna Paksha) are not observed as Vratas. Anushtaanam of each Ekadasi is supposed to give different results. For example the Ekadasis in the month of Sravanam known as KAAMIKA and PUTRADHA are supposed to help one beget children and attain Vaikunta-loka (Vaikunta-praapti). Ekadasi associated with dasami at sunrise is called “Bhuri-paksha” and Ekadasi associated with Dwadasi at sunrise is called “Ananda-paksha”. These are also known as “Pitru-paksha” and “Deva-paksha” respectively. Ekadasi associated with dwadasi is said to be good for the rites of forefathers (pitrus).Popular and prominent Ekadasis- Vaikunta, Sayana and Utthana. Among the temples of South India, at Guruvayoor, Tiruvilvamalai, Nelluvaai, Triprayaar etc.,Ekadasi is considered to be popular and prominent. During Sukla-paksha Ekadasi in Mithunam, Yoganidra, which Lord Vishnu performs once a year for 4 months, starts and this is known as Sayana-Ekadasi. Lord Vishnu wakes up from Yoganidra during Sukla-paksha Ekadasi in the month of Proshtapada. This is Utthana-Ekadasi.EKADASI / DWADASI VRATA ANUSHTAANAM:(OBSERVANCE OF THE AUSTERITY.)No rice or cooked food is taken. One time food on dasami day and "Suddha upavaasam" on Ekadasi day. One time food at day time on Dwadasi day. Thus food is avoided for 3 nights. Sleeping during day time is prohibited. During Suddha upavaasam, if required, water with Tulasi leaves is taken. The observance of the austerity is supposed to be complete only after breaking the fast by taking food before the Dwadasi thithi elapses, which is called “paarana”.(Collected from different sources.- Courtesy- Narayaneeyam Bhaktaranjini Commentary))RegardsK.V. Gopalakrishna.Abhilash Nair wrote:> Dear Sri Keerthi Kumar, Smt Syamala and group,> Ekadashi Vrata is indeed most important for> Vaishnavas. On Ekadashi day I avoid eating> grains(rice/wheat/corn), pulses(beans/peas). Another> item avoided is mustard. What can be eaten are fruits,> milk, vegetables, tapioca and Sago rice (chovvari -> usualy made from tapioca). Normal salt is also> avoided, "induppu" is the substitue used. Does it have> any other name?>> The ultimate purpose is spend more time in bhajanam> and lesser time on the body. So, the best is to do a> complete fast. For those who cannot, the above> concessions are given in ISKCON, by our Acarya A.C> Bhaktivedanta Swami. Different people have different> capacities to tolerate hunger.>> Ekadashi vratam is very dear to Guruvayoorappan.> -------------> SUKLYE VA YADI VA KRSNE TAD VRATAM VAISNAVAM MAHAT> (HARI BHAKTI VILASA 12/5 from MATSYA PURANA and> BHAVISYA PURANA)> Anybody who fasts on both Ekadasis on both the light> and dark fortnights of the month and eats on the next> day (Dvadasi), Lord Sri Krsna becomes very pleased> with him.> -------------->> Many details on ekadashi can be found at the below> link> http://www.salagram.net/ekadasi-page.htm > >> Dear Sri Keerthi Kumar,> Can you pls tell me from where you got the info> regarding Kurma-avatara-dinam. Which calendar is that> mentioned in??>> Hare Krishna> Abhilash>> --- KEERTHI KUMAR V MENON > >> wrote:>> >> > Ohm Namo Bhagavathe Vasudevaya; Ohm Namo Narrayanaya> >> > Eakadashi Vratham is the main Vratha for Vishnu's> > Devotees. Thank you for sharing informations about> > Eakadashi Vratham.> >> > Today 22nd Thursday is Koormavthara Dinam.> > Bhagavan's> > 2nd Avathara in Dasavathar.> >> > Regards> >> > Keerthi Kumar> > Bahrain> >> > Ohm Namo Bhagavathe Vasudevaya; Ohm namo Narrayanaya> > --- rsunitaa > wrote:> >> > >> > > Dear Madam,> > > May be this article may be of some use to you.> > >> > >> > > EkAdasi Vratham observance is very important to> > the> > > bhakthAs of Sriman NaarAyaNA . The> > > Madhva darsanam followers are very strict on the> > > observance of EkAdasi . One is fortunate> > > to be in the Udippi Sri KrishNA temple on a> > EkAdasi> > > day . The observance of EkAdasi by> > > VaishNavites and Saivites is age old. In Bengal ,> > > some of the Muslims converted to> > > Hinduism from the days of Muslim conquest observe> > > fasting on Ekadasi days even today.> > > The guru of Sitar genius Ravi Sankar was an> > EkAdasi> > > observing Muslim .> > > Ekadasi vratham observance however is different> > from> > > the observance of the DvAdasi> > > vratham .> > >> > > The significance of EkAdasi and DvAdasi vrathams> > are> > > covered in Srimadh Bhagavatham in> > > Canto 9 , chapters 4 & 5 . These chapters of Srimadh> > > Bhagavatham are brilliantly> > > summarized by Sri NaarAyaNa Bhattadhiri in his> > > NaarAyaneeyam ( 33rd dasakam ) . The> > > significance of Vaikunta Ekadasi and the splendour> > > of the observance of that special> > > Ekadasi at Srirangam are (to be filled)> > >> > > EkAdasi Vratham is the observance of suddha> > UpavAsam> > > (total fast ) on Ekaadasi tithi .> > > DvAdasi vratham is the start of the fast on the> > > night of Dasami tithi on both sukla and> > > KrishNa paksham ( waxing and waning moon> > fortnights> > > ) , observance of the full fast on> > > EkAdasi day and breaking of the fast on DvAdasi> > day> > > BEFORE the end of the Dvadasi tithi .> > > Ekadasi vratham however does NOT require the> > > breaking of fast before the conclusion of> > > the Dvadasi tithi . Even on Ekadasi Vratham days ,> > > the elderly and the children are> > > exempted from fasting .It is also permissible to> > > observe EkAdasi vratham with partaking of> > > fruits and milk for those who can not observe a> > > complete fast . The day of EkAdasi is to be> > > spent in meditation and DhyAnam of Sriman> > NaarAyaNA> > > , Aaraadhanam , Japam et al . For> > > those , who are unable to perform all of these , a> > > recitation of VishNu Sahasra Naamam> > > once is recommended .> > >> > > Breaking of the fast (PaaraNai ) on DvAdasi days> > is> > > done after feeding first guests , if> > > available . Special food like ahatthi keerai ( a> > > type of broad-leaved spinach ) and Nellikkai> > > pacchadi ( jam of a citrus type of fruit ) have to> > > be taken in first to serve as a restorer of> > > the equalibrium in the stomach after extended> > > fasting. The physological effect of biweekly> > > fasting is terrific on the body.One gives a break> > to> > > the digestive system and let it rest & > > > recover for two days in a month . People live> > longer> > > . In the beginning , it may be difficult> > > to observe the fast , but one gets used to it> > > afterwards. If one has low blood sugar or other> > > symptoms , one should moderate the severity of the> > > fasting . Even intake of meals in> > > moderation is recommended for them . Prayers ,> > > meditations and reflections on the divine> > > attributes of the Lord are recommended> > > accompaniments to EkAdasi and DvAdasi> > > Vrathams. The day of EkAdasi is to be spent in> > > prayers and japam and , visits to the> > > temple .> > >> > > In MahA Bharatham , Lord KrishNA answers> > > DuryodhanA's query on why He did not eat at> > > his palace and instead ate at VidhurA's house .> > The> > > Lord explained :> > >> > > sudhdam BhagavathAsyaannam suddham Bhageerathi> > jalam> > > I suddham VishNupadha> > > dhyAnam suddham EKAADASI VRATHAM II> > >> > > (MEANING): The food partaken at a BhakthA's house> > is> > > superior and pure . At he same level> > > of holiness are the intake of GangA theertham ,> > > VishNu DhyAnam and the observance of> > > EkAdasi vratham .> > >> > > SaasthrAs state that those , who fail to eat on> > > Ekadasi days due to anger , desire (kaamam)> > > or stinginess (lobham ) get the full fruits of the> > > observance of EkAdasi Vratham , even if> > > their intent was not on observing EkAdasi vratham> > .> > >> > > The greatness of DvAdasi vratham that incorporates> > > inside it the EkAdasi vratham is> > > illustrated by the story of the king Ambarisha , a> > > predecessor of Sri Ramachandra . He> > > observed DvAdasi Vratham for an year on the banks> > of> > > the river YamunA . Ambarisha was> > > a great devotee of Sriman NaarAyaNA and a> > Nishkaama> > > Karmi . BhagavAn's archanA and> > > Bhagavatha SevA were his goals in life (> > > KarmaNyEvaadhikArasthE maa palEshu kadAchana> > > ) .> > >> > > At the conclusion of the year's observance of> > > DvAdasi vratham , a sage by the name of> > > DurvAsa came to visit AmbarishA on the day of the> > > final paaraNai . The king was happy to> > > have the visit of the well known sage and invited> > > him to be his honored guest before his> > > paaraNai . DurvAsa was known for his habit of> > flying> > > into rage over any intended or> > > unintended discourtesy to him .> > >> > > The sage was an observer of EkAdasi vratham , but> > > not DvAdasi vratham . He showed up> > > in the court of king AmabarishA , while there was> > > one and half hour alone left for the> > > completion of the DvAdasi tithi . The sage> > accepted> > > the invitation for the partaking of the> > > food at the royal household as an athithi (guest )> > > of the king on that dvAdasi day . He> > > mentioned to the king that he would go to the> > river> > > to perform his snAnam and rituals and> > > return to the palace for the meals .> > >> > > DurvAsa muni was not an observer of the DvAdasi> > > vratham .He only observed the EkAdasi> > > vratham and had no sensitivity about completing> > his> > > meals before the conclusion of the> > > DvAdasi tithi . Hence , he tarried at the river as> > > the clock was ticking away towards the> > > conclusion of the tithi . The king was on pins and> > > needles . On one hand he could not start> > > his paaraNai before feasting DurvasA , his> > surprise> > > guest ; on the other hand , he will lose> > > the fruits of the obsevance of the whole year's> > > DvAdasi vratham , if he did not break his> > > fast before the conclusion of the Dvadasi tithi .> > He> > > consulted his AchAryAs on what to do> > > with respect to this dilemma , while waiting for> > > DurvAsar to return from the river bank .> > >> > > The assembled Vedic scholars ruled that the king> > can> > > take a sip of the theertham used in> > > the abolution of the SaaLagrAmams prior to the> > > conclusion of the DvAdasi tithi to fulfill> > > the requirements of the timely pAraNai . This way> > ,> > > he can gain the fruits of the> > > observance of the DvAdasi vratham , while waiting> >> === message truncated ===>> > > > >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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