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Ekadashi: light meal and Vishnu nama

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Ekadashi: light meal and Vishnu nama

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Keep a light fast, or eat simple sattvic food and skip grains if that is your custom. Chant Hare Krishna, or the names of Vishnu, for one round of 108. Spend a few minutes in quiet reading or reflection.

You’ll need

  • Fruit, milk or a simple sattvic meal

Mantra

Hare Krishna Maha Mantra

हरे कृष्ण हरे कृष्ण कृष्ण कृष्ण हरे हरे ।

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i Why this?

Ekadashi, the eleventh lunar day, is traditionally dedicated to Vishnu. Eating lightly and turning toward his names gives the senses a rest and the mind a gentle focus. The spirit of the day lies in simplicity, not strain.

Skip fasting if you are pregnant, diabetic, unwell or on medication. A light sattvic meal is a complete observance too.

Parihara are simple traditional practices for reflection and steadiness. They are not predictions, and not a substitute for medical, legal or financial advice. Nothing here needs to be bought.