Saturday, 8 February is the Ekadashi of Shukla Paksha of Magh month, its name is Aja, Jaya and Bhishma Ekadashi. This fast is observed to get the grace of Lord Vishnu. It is believed that Ekadashi fasting and unknowingly sinful deeds are less fruit. By performing a yajna with an Ekadashi fast, the more virtue gets, the more virtue.
According to Pt. Manish Sharma, Jyotishacharya of Ujjain, Lord Vishnu and Mahalakshmi should be worshiped on Ekadashi and worshiping Tulsi.
Those who observe Ekadashi fast, they follow the rules of fast from the evening of Dashami. Eat satvic food on the evening of Dashami Tithi and follow celibacy. Worship Lord Vishnu in the evening. A person observing the fast should avoid irreligious works, otherwise the Ekadashi fast does not get full virtue. Wake up early in the morning of Akadashi and offer water to the sun after bathing. Worship Lord Ganesha in the temple of the house. Pledge to worship Lord Vishnu in worship and to fast Ekadashi. Install Lord Vishnu and Mahalakshmi idols. Anoint God with water, milk, Panchamrit. If Abhishek is done with a clockwise conch, it will be very auspicious. After Abhishek, adorned Lakshmi-Vishnu with necklaces and new clothes. Burn a lamp. Offer sweets with basil. Offer seasonal fruits. Read Vishnu Sahasranama, Bhagavad Gita or Vishnu Chalisa. In the puja, you should chant the mantra of the Om Namo Bhagwate Vasudevaya. After worship, you should remain unmatched throughout the day, if it is difficult to stay hungry, you can do fruits. You can drink fruit juice and milk. Worship Vishnu-Lakshmi and Tulsi on the evening of Ekadashi, light a lamp near Tulsi. Wake up early in the morning on the next day i.e. Dwadashi date. Worship Lord Vishnu. Provide food to the needy people and give donations. After this, take food yourself. In this way Ekadashi fast is completed.
Fasting provides relief to the digestive system
When we fast, we do not eat food and do not eat food, then our digestive system gets a break from the work of digesting food. Fasting reduces problems like gas, acidity and indigestion. When we take a light and balanced diet, these things easily digest our digestive system. During the fast, you should keep drinking enough water and the body should get enough energy, for this, fruits should be consumed.
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