Significance of Shattila Ekadashi till 2023: On January 18, 2023, the fast of Shattila Ekadashi of Krishna Paksha of Magh month will be observed. Shattila Ekadashi has special importance in Sanatan Dharma. This is the special day in the year in which special use of sesame seeds is made. According to Padma Purana, Shattila Ekadashi means Ekadashi with 6 moles. In this Ekadashi, fasting is done in 6 ways to worship Lord Vishnu by using sesame seeds. Let us know which 6 works are done with sesame seeds on Shattila Ekadashi.
Do 6 things with sesame on Shattila Ekadashi (Shattila Ekadashi Use Til in 6 ways)
sesame seed
On Shattila Ekadashi, grinding sesame seeds and applying its paste on the body enhances beauty. Skin related diseases go away.
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Til Snan
Bathing with white sesame mixed in water on Shattila Ekadashi gives freedom from poverty. There is happiness and prosperity in the house and there is harmony in the family. Relationships get stronger. On this day Lord Vishnu should be anointed by mixing sesame seeds in Panchamrit. It is believed that by doing this one’s sins are destroyed.
Til Daan
Donation of sesame on Shattila Ekadashi is considered equal to donation of gold. By donating sesame, a person gets a place in heaven. Donating black sesame pacifies Shani dosha.
drink sesame water
Sesame has been called disease killer. Digestive power improves by drinking water mixed with sesame in the entire Magh month along with Shattila Ekadashi. Intelligence develops and mental stress is removed.
Til to Havan (Til hawan)
Havan should be performed on Shattila Ekadashi by mixing white sesame seeds in Godhrit i.e. cow’s ghee. Recite Shri Sukta at the time of Havan. Due to this Goddess Lakshmi is kind to the seeker and he never faces shortage of money in his life. Performing Havan with black sesame gives economic benefits. Sorrows go away.
Sesame meal (Til Bhojan)
It is considered very auspicious to offer bhog made of sesame seeds to Lord Vishnu on Shattila Ekadashi. This reduces economic problems. There is no dearth of money. The body remains energetic if sesame is used more in sweets or food made from sesame. There is relief from cold.
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