Nirjala Ekadashi 2024: In Hindu religious texts, Ekadashi fasting is described as the most sacred and fruitful fast. Nirjala Ekadashi is the most special. This year Nirjala Ekadashi is on 18 June 2024. Ekadashi fasting is dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
If for some reason the Nirjala Ekadashi fast is broken, there is no need to panic. The scriptures also tell the remedy for this. When the Ekadashi fast is broken, one should pray and ask for forgiveness. While atoning for your mistake, take a vow not to repeat that mistake in the future. If the fast is broken, take the remedy as per the method.
What to do if Nirjala Ekadashi fast is broken.
- First of all, take a bath again wearing clothes. Abhisheka of the idol of Lord Vishnu with Panchamrit made of milk, curd, honey and sugar.
- Perform Shodashopachar Puja of Shri Hari Lord Vishnu. Recite this mantra while asking forgiveness from the Lord –
Without mantra, without action, without devotion, Janardan.
Therefore, I worship the god Maya completely.
Om Shree Vishnuve Namah. I ask for forgiveness and surrender.
- Feed cows, Brahmins and girls.
- If the fast is broken, chant the twelve letter mantra of Lord Vishnu Om Namo Bhagwate Vasudevay using Tulsi beads as per your capability. Make sure to chant at least 11 rosaries.
- After this you can also perform a rosary of havan. Recite the hymns of Lord Vishnu with devotion.
- Donate yellow clothes, fruits, sweets, religious scriptures, gram pulses, turmeric, saffron etc. to the priest in Lord Vishnu’s temple.
How to observe Nirjala Ekadashi fast.
Nirjala Ekadashi is the most important Ekadashi among all the twenty-four Ekadashis of the year. Fasting without water is called Nirjala Vrat and the fast of Nirjala Ekadashi is observed without any kind of food and water. Nirjala Ekadashi Vrat is the most difficult among all Ekadashi Vrats due to the strict rules of fasting.
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