Are you observing the Nirjala Ekadashi fast for the first time, 5 rules that will ensure full results.

News Topical, Digital Desk : 5 rules to maximize the gains of Ekadashi fast. The holy day of Ekadashi is observed two times in a month. Ekadashi fast in the bright half of the month of Jyestha is observed as Nirjala Ekadashi and is considered as the most significant and difficult among all the 24 Ekadashis of the year, and it offers the most of the blessings.

This year the fast will be celebrated on June 25. It is believed that by observing this fast, you are not only get the benefits of all the 24 Ekadashis but also blessed by Vishnu Lord. Unlike other Ekadashis, on the occasion of this fasting you need to complete abstention from eating and drinking. You cannot even drink even a single drop of water.

Read on for the specific rules of fasting during Nirjala Ekadashi: Nirjala Ekadashi fast: Strict rules to be followed Strict rules for performing the Nirjala Ekadashi Fast:- 1.

Drink not any type of liquid This rule may appear to be impossible, but the most basic requirement is to totallyabstain from water and all other types of liquid, from sunrise of Ekadashi till sunset of the following day i.e. Dwadashi. The word ‘Nirjala’ refers to be without water.

So there are two categories of people – some go ahead in their full will and abstain, whereas the others are unable to complete full fasting, however their desire to fast is considered noble. 2. Don’t eat a single bite of food, in addition to drinking water as you already would have abstained for other substances that you have a habit of consuming.

Avoid all types of grains and pulses on this fasting day like rice, barley, wheat, gram, lentils.

You should eat fruits and dairy product in place of your meals. 3. ObserveCelibacy While fasting, you should observecelibacy also. This can also add more virtue to the Nirjala Ekadashi fast and Lord Vishnu shall be gratified with your devotion, even after you have abstained from all kinds of earthly pleasures including physical intimacy.

Avoid argument in addition to this is beneficial in adding virtue and avoiding negative thinking.

4. Eat your breakfastonDwadashi, if you were unable to completefullfast Onthe morningof theDwadashi tithiyouare supposedto breakyour fasting, at your home (with family and friends if possible) orin the nearby Vishnu temple, to ensure that you get the blessings of the Lord. Don't forget to donate food, clothes to the needy and needy persons.

5. Perform the worship of God The Ekadashi fasting day begins with purificationbath of the body in the morning after which the deity LordVishnushould beworshipped. The‘NirjalaEkadashiVratKatha(story)’is then recited by reading and narrating the sacred text to the other members of the family and community.

It is considered meritorious to recite this tale so that the sins of the person are automatically erased and the Almighty Lord is pleased to hear your prayer.