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Nirjala Ekadashi, also known as Bhimseni Ekadashi, is the most important Ekadashi fast dedicated to the worship of Vishnu. As is evident from the word Nirjala, this Ekadashi requires the devotees to abstain from drinking water. Therefore, it is necessary to pay attention to the special rules of fasting. Devotees of Lord Vishnu observe Ekadashi fasting on the eleventh day i.e. on the eleventh day and since there are two lunar pakshas, two Ekadashis are kept in the month. Devotees observe the fast twice, moreover, each Ekadashi tithi has a specific name and relevance.
Let us know that even if you are not able to keep Ekadashi fast for some reason on this day, how can you get the auspicious benefits of this day, and what things you can avoid and take advantage of this auspicious day:-
Nirjala Ekadashi fasting rules
As the name suggests, Nirjala means fasting without water, which means abstaining from the consumption of food and water. Some devotees who are unable to follow this strict rule should avoid some cereals, it is more appropriate to opt for a diet containing fruits and milk. This fast is not only important from the spiritual point of view, but this fast also becomes the basis for teaching spiritual mental discipline. Drinking water for everyone in this hot season is also an important part of this fast.
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Don't eat rice
Those who are unable to keep fast should take special care of some things on this day. It is believed that eating rice is forbidden on this day. Eating rice on this day becomes a symbol of impurity. Consumption of rice on this day is said to be prohibited from both a health and spiritual point of view. According to mythology, by consuming rice on Ekadashi, the burden of sin doubles on a person.
Eating satvik food
On Ekadashi, emphasis is laid on satvik food and virtue. On this day, even after forgetting, one should not consume rich and vengeful food. On the day of Nirjala Ekadashi, things like onion, garlic, masoor dal, and rice should not even be touched. According to mythology, Lord has cursed these items, due to which these items are considered to be prohibited for consumption on the day of Ekadashi. Apart from this, radish, brinjal, beans, etc. should also not be consumed on this day.
Abstain from nonveg
The day of Nirjala Ekadashi is considered a very auspicious time. Even if you are not observing fast on this day, then you should not forget to consume meat, liquor, etc. on this day. Today is a day of positive energies, it is advisable to avoid the consumption of impure and wrong things at this holy time. On this day, it is very good to follow celibacy with pure conduct and pure thoughts.
Don't lie
Do not use any kind of wrong words on the day of Ekadashi. As much as possible on this day, the routine should be spent with restraint and control. It is very bad to lie or say the wrong word during Ekadashi. Therefore, while observing silence on this day, it is auspicious to spend the day in devotion to God with good thoughts.
