Saphala Ekadashi 2025: If you want the blessings of Lord Vishnu, then don't make these mistakes on Saphala Ekadashi

News Topical, Digital Desk : The Saphala Ekadashi fast is observed every year on the Ekadashi Tithi of the Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) of the month of Paush. This fast is believed to bring success in all endeavors. The Ekadashi fast is one of the most difficult fasts, and it is crucial to follow the rules strictly to ensure the full benefits of the fast. In this article, let's explore the dos and don'ts of Saphala Ekadashi (2025).

What to do on Saphala Ekadashi? (Saphala Ekadashi 2025 Dos)

• Eat satvik food only on the night of Dashami Tithi and after taking bath the next morning, take a vow to observe the fast as per the rituals.
• Light a ghee lamp in front of the idol of Lord Vishnu.
• Offer her yellow flowers, fruits, and sandalwood. Also, worship Tulsi Mata and recite the Tulsi Chalisa.
• While offering food to God, definitely include Tulsi leaves in it, because without Tulsi, Lord Vishnu does not accept the offering.
• On this day, chant the mantra 'Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya' or 'Hare Krishna Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna Hare Hare' as much as possible.
• Break the fast only during the auspicious time of Dwadashi Tithi.
• Before breaking the fast, feed a Brahmin or a poor person and give him donations.
• On this day, donating grains, clothes, fruits and especially sesame seeds is considered auspicious, because the importance of sesame seeds increases in the month of Paush.
• Be sure to observe celibacy on this day.

What not to do on Saphala Ekadashi? (Saphala Ekadashi 2025 Don'ts)

• Avoid eating rice on Ekadashi. It is believed that eating rice on this day results in an insect's birth in the next life.
• Garlic, onion, non-vegetarian food, alcohol and all other tamasic things should not be consumed from Dashami Tithi to Dwadashi Tithi.
• Tulsi leaves should not be plucked on Ekadashi. If necessary, pluck them a day in advance.
• Cutting hair, cutting nails and shaving is considered taboo on this day.
• Do not criticize anyone, do not lie to anyone and avoid disputes on Ekadashi day.

Puja Mantra

• Sri Krishna Govinda Hare Murare. O Lord Narayana Vasudeva.
• ॐ Vishnuve cha विद्महे Vasudevaaya धीमहि तन्नो Vishnuḥ prachodayat.
• May Lord Vishnu be blessed, and may the flag of Garuda be blessed. The lotus-eyed Lord is auspicious, and the body of Hari is auspicious.

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