Ekadashi is one of the most auspicious days according to Hinduism. Especially people from Hindu culture and Jain culture consider this day tremendous fruitful and promising for their life.
So, What is Ekadashi?
As per the Hindu lunar calendar, Ekadashi is the 11th day of both Krishna & Shukla Paksha (two lunar cycles of the Hindu month). Spiritually, the day signifies 11 human senses compounding 5-action organs, 5-sense organs, and the mind. On Ekadashi day, several Hindus observe Vrat or fasting that calls Ekadashi Vrat.
Is Ekadashi Vrat truly important?
Ekadashi Vrat is an immensely powerful observation. The fasting custom purifies one’s soul entirely and prepares the individual to attain Moksha (liberation). It certainly encourages humans to get rid of malefic mundane affection and influences and achieve happiness.
Types of Ekadashi Vrat:
In an overall year, a total of 24 Ekadashi falls, and people count on each to perform holy rituals.
- Nirjala Ekadashi
- Papmochani Ekadashi
- Kamada Ekadashi
- Putrada Ekadashi
- Satilla Ekadashi
- Padmini Ekadashi
- Parama Ekadashi
- Gauna Mohini Ekadashi
- Jaya Ekadashi
- Vijaya Ekadashi
- Mokshada Ekadashi
- Utapanna Ekadashi
- Amalaki Ekadashi
- Varuthini Ekadashi
- Apara Ekadashi
- Papankusha Ekadashi
- Yogini Ekadashi
- Padma/Devashyani Ekadashi
- Kamika Ekadashi
- Aja Ekadashi
- Rama Ekadashi
- Indira Ekadashi
- Parivartini, Vamana or Parsva Ekadashi
- Devathuna Ekadashi
Does Ekadashi Vrat benefit our life?
Certainly, yes! Lord Vishnu adherents, in particular, exercise this ritualistic practice. The means of benefits of Ekadashi Vrat bring the worshipper happiness, prosperity, peace, and harmony in life. Further, the rituals increase faith in Lord Vishnu more and more in the heart of a Vishnu devotee.
Apart from only Hindu mythology, scientifically, there are several benefits of fasting on Ekadashi.
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