Ekādaśī

In today's blog I am going to acknowledge about Hindu's one of the most auspicious days. Many of ya'll must be aware of it but it's incredible how this festivity is traditionally mesmerizing so here I am sharing what I gained through the Hindu culture.

Ekadashi is a Sanskrit word, which literally means ‘The Eleventh’. It refers to the eleventh day of a fortnight of a Lunar month. There are two fortnights in a Lunar month—the bright and the dark. So, Ekadashi occurs twice in the month, in the bright, as well as the dark fortnight (twenty-four times in a year). These two days are considered especially auspicious for the practice of fasting or abstinence from food. Each Ekadashi has a unique name. It is an auspicious day dedicated to Lord Vishnu. 

Five things one must do on the occasion of Ekadashi :

Aside from being an Ekadashi, this day likewise praises the achievement of Vaikuntha, the profound kingdom of Lord Vishnu by Nammalwar. Here are 5 things prescribed for you to take after on this important day and look for the blessings of the Lord.

• Chant the Hare Krishna MAHA MANTRAA

If it's not too much trouble to recite the Hare Krishna maha-mantra no less than 108 times (one round on the japa mala) on the arrival of Vaikuntha Ekadashi.

"Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare

Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare"

The least demanding way of acknowledgment in Kali-yuga is to recite the sacred names of Lord Krishna as prescribed in the Vedic sacred texts. The Hare Krishna maha-mantra is specified in the Kali-santarana Upanishad. 

Droning this mantra refines our heart, migrates us from the considerable number of tragedies throughout our life and eventually causes us accomplish profound flawlessness.

• Serenade the Bhagavad-gita

Gita Jayanti typically falls on an antique day from Vaikuntha Ekadashi. However this time it was one month in front of Vaikuntha Ekadashi. 

Gita Jayanti is the day when Lord Krishna trained Arjuna in the pith of otherworldly information. Henceforth, perusing the Bhagavad-gita is one of the very prescribed profound exercises on this day.

There are two sorts of writing celebrating the Supreme Lord Krishna. One contains the glories of the Lord and the other is specifically talked by the Lord. Since Bhagavad-gita was straightforwardly talked by Lord Krishna, there is no distinction between the Gita and Krishna. Perusing the Gita is in the same class as partner with Lord Krishna.

If it's not too much trouble invest some energy in discussing the verses of the Gita and understanding their importance.

• Visit a temple of Lord Vishnu

If it's not too much trouble visit a sanctuary of Lord Vishnu or of any of His avatars in your neighborhood and take part in the Vaikuntha Ekadashi festival.

In a large portion of the Vishnu sanctuaries, an uncommon passageway called Vaikuntha Dwara is raised on this day. It is said that the individuals who go through this dwara on this promising day achieve Vaikuntha.

In the event that you have Deities of Lord Vishnu, Lord Krishna or some other of His avatars (Lord Rama, Lord Narasinha and so forth.) on the sacred place at your home, you can enliven the sacrificial table and Deities and play out an uncommon love alongside your relatives.

•  Keeping a fast (Ekadashi Vrat)

Since this is an Ekadashi day, attempt to watch a quick. Fasting isn't just advantageous to our body and brain however it additionally has a great deal of profound advantages.

There are diverse levels of watching a quick and you may choose a level as indicated by your comfort. For more points of interest on the nourishments taboo on Ekadashi, diverse levels of watching Ekadashi, breaking the quick, and so on.

• Offer  Seva to Lord Vishnu

You can offer the accompanying sevas at the sanctuary on this auspitious day and look for the endowments of Sri Srinivasa Govinda. 

• Udayasthamana Seva
• Vishesha Alankara Seva
• Vishesha Naivedya Seva
• Tulasi Hara Seva
• Vaikuntha Dwara Archana Seva
• Sripada Seva
• Prasada Seva