Nirjala Ekadashi
This Ekadashi is given great importance in the Hindu religion. Ekadashi date is considered dedicated to Lord Shri Hari Vishnu. This is the reason that on this Ekadashi, Lord Shri Hari Vishnu is worshiped with rituals. There is a belief among people that keeping this fast gives auspicious results. After enjoying all the pleasures, one who observes the fast eventually leads to the attainment of salvation. There are two Ekadashis in every month, one in Krishna Paksha and the other in Shukla Paksha.
Nirjala Ekadashi 2023 will begin on
According to the Hindu calendar, this time it is being posted on Ekadashi of Shukla Paksha of Jyeshtha month i.e. on 21st June, Monday. Along with Shiva Yoga, Siddhi Yoga is also being formed on this Ekadashi.
Ekadashi of Shukla Paksha of Jyeshtha month is called Nirjala Ekadashi. This time in 2021, Nirjala Ekadashi is falling on 21 June 2021.
Significance of Nirjala Ekadashi:
Drinking water during the fast of this day is prohibited on Nirjala Ekadashi, hence it is called Nirjala Ekadashi. It is considered the best gem among all the Ekadashis in the year. It is believed that keeping its fast gives the fruits of all Ekadashis. Devotion to Lord Vishnu in Sheshasayi(शेषशायी ) form while fasting waterless on this day has special significance. On this day, after chanting the mantra of Lord Vishnu[ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय], donating clothes, fruits, etc. This time on the day of Nirjala Ekadashi and Shiva Yoga, there is also Siddhi Yoga.
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Nirjala Ekadashi Vrat (fast):
On this day, after retiring from daily work, take bath, etc., and pray to God, O Keshav! For your happiness today, day and night, restraint and rule should be followed by me. If there is any disturbance through my sleeping senses or if food is already stuck in my teeth, O Purushottam! You forgive all these things. From the morning of Nirjala Ekadashi to the next day, if possible, keep a silent fast. One gets great virtue by observing Nigot fast without drinking water. On this day, empty pots, garna [water filter cloth], fan, pot cover, glass, mangoes, bananas, hail, and melons, should be donated according to the faith.
Story of Nirjala Ekadashi
Among
Pandavas, Bhimsen was the highest physical strength. There was a fire named
Bruk ( बृक) in his abdomen. Therefore, even after eating a large amount of food, his hunger was not satisfied. That is why he is also known as
Brukodar (बृकोदर). He was born powerful, but after going to
Naglok and
drinking the juice of 10 Kunds, he got
the strength of 10,000 Elephants, due to the effect of the juice, his digestive system and appetite increased. All
Pandavas and
their wife Draupadi used to fast on Ekadashi, but fasting was difficult for
Bhima. Once,
Bhima, who came to the place of
Maharishi Vyas Pandavas, said to
Maharishi Vyas, "Bhagwan, Yudhishthira, Arjun, Nakula, Sahadeva, Mother Kunti, Draupadi, all fast on Ekadashi, and I also ask to keep Ekadashi fast. But I, I cannot live without food. Therefore, by staying fast on 24 Ekadashis and saving me from suffering this sadhana, tell me such a fast, by which I do not have any special inconvenience and I can get the fruits of all of them too.
Maharishi Vyas knew that there is a fire called Brik ( बृक) in Bhima's stomach, so even after eating a large amount of food, his hunger is not satisfied. Maharishi Vyas told Bhima that they should keep the fast of Jyeshtha Shukla Ekadashi, he asked to make this fast waterless and told that due to its effect you will get the fruits of Ekadashi throughout the year. You should observe this fast for the rest of your life. Bhima observed a fast of Nirjala Ekadashi with great courage, as a result of which he became unconscious in the morning. Then the Pandavas removed Bhima's unconsciousness by giving Gangajal, Tulsi, Charanamrit, and Prasad, hence it is also called Bhimseni Ekadashi.
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