Nirjala Ekadashi 2024: In the scriptures, Nirjala Ekadashi falling in the Shukla Paksha of Jyeshtha month is considered important among all the Ekadashis. It is believed that by observing this Ekadashi fast, one gets the fruits of all the 24 Ekadashi fasts (Ekadashi Vrat 2024) falling throughout the year.
Let us tell you that this year Nirjala Ekadashi fast will be observed on Tuesday, 18 June. On this day, there is a law to worship Lord Vishnu. This fast is important as well as difficult, because during the Nirjala Ekadashi fast, consuming food and water is prohibited. That is, from Ekadashi Tithi to the next day before Parana, one cannot drink even a drop of water during the fast. Doing so can break the fast.
Can we drink water on Nirjala Ekadashi?
There are a total of 24 Ekadashi dates in a year, which have different names and significance. Ekadashi of Jyeshtha Shukla is called Nirjala Ekadashi because this fast is observed without consuming water. According to the rules, if you are observing the fast of Nirjala Ekadashi, then you should abstain from both food and water on this day.
But in the month of Jyeshtha, there is a heat wave and at such a time, the strict fast of Nirjala Ekadashi is also observed. Some people cannot bear hunger and thirst, while some knowingly or unknowingly drink water during the fast. If such a situation arises with you during the fast, then what should you do, for this also remedies have been given in the scriptures. By doing these remedies, the fast of Ekadashi does not become fruitless and neither does one get blamed for breaking the fast. Let’s know about it-
With these measures, the fast does not become futile and there is no fault
You can drink water like this: If you feel very thirsty during the fast and your throat becomes dry, you can drink water. The method for this has been described in the scriptures. You Om Namo Narayana Chant the mantra 12 times. Then mix some Gangajal in water and keep it in a silver, brass or earthen vessel. You can drink water by sitting like an animal with your knees and hands on the ground. By doing this, the fast will not be fruitless. But keep in mind that after drinking water in this way, you have to continue your fast and take food and water after Dwadashi Tithi only after breaking the fast with rituals the next day.
Apart from this, it is also mentioned in the scriptures that, during the fast, if the throat becomes dry due to thirst, then you can do aamchan. Or you can also do gargling. But while gargling, keep in mind that the water does not go down the throat.
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