𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐊𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐄𝐤𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐢 & 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐢𝐬𝐝𝐨𝐦
Just like when we play a game there are some keys and pitfalls which either takes us forward or pulls backward, Our Vedic culture offers us special keys to uplift or progress in life, in the form of special days, tithi’s and festivals one such is Ekadashi. Among all the Ekadashi’s, Pandava Nirjala Ekadashi which holds its unique signification.
As stated in Padma Purna, Bhima – the son of Vayudev and younger brother of King Yudhisthira inquired from Rishi Vyasa dev about importance and rules of following Ekadashi as its most powerful vrata which can destroy one’s uncountable sins and bestows immense devotion for Lord Vishnu.
Rishi answered them that one should observe all the Ekadashi vrata which comes twice in a month for the ultimate attainment of life. Bhima confessed that its very difficult for him to fast as he is son of vayudev, he can’t control the digestive agni of his stomach, it is almost impossible for him to fast.
Rishi Vyasa dev advised him that if he can strictly observe only one Ekadashi vrata which come in the light fortnight (Shukla paksha) of Jyeshtha month but it has to be done without water, he will get the results of all the ekadashi’s in year.
This year this tithi falls today i.e June 6th and some will be observing it tomorrow as well. One must feed brahmana the very next day before breaking their fast. There is a tradition of offering sweet water/ water to people to get rid of past karmas and to get blessings from ancestors.
On Ekadashi day, grains must avoid in any form. The story of Ekadashi in short is that, Ekadashi devi appeared from sweat of lord Vishnu as he rested. She appeared to protect dharma and kill the demons. Seeing her power, the Paap purush became afraid and sought shelter from lord Vishnu. The lord said that you can reside in grains on ekadashi day and whoever eats grains will absorb some portion of you.
Fasting on this tithi is best to heal oneself and protect oneself from chronic and hard to diagnose disease. This tithi carries the energy of absent mindedness and holds more spiritual signification so one must avoid getting too much materialistic activities.
Fasting methods can vary depending one’s capacity:
• Complete fast – without water,
• Only water or fruits, or
• One vrata meal once a day.
One should not on extreme to avoid essential medications on any fasting day. Goal is to get better on mental and bodily level both. One should let the body and mind detox on this day and engage senses in healing.
In the essential of astrology- foundation course elements of panchang have been explained in detail. Such as anyone having issues such as tinnitus or issues related to ears or nerves, issues due to subconscious mind or affliction to mercury are advised to fast on Ekadashi tithi. Someone born on this tithi must also try to observe fast.
Just by panchang, one can uncover life patterns. In a recent consultation, the native with vanija karana – associated with planet Venus- was asked if they faced kidney related issues or relationship issues in family to which native confirmed both.
If you have taken up this course yet, please go ahead and gift yourself this beautiful bundle of knowledge—which alone holds the power to decode the patterns of your life.