In the Bhagavata (Sampradaya) religion, the fasting of Ekadashi specially AASHADHI has a very great spiritual value. Therefore, the Varkaris observe both Ekadashis of every month as a daily fast. The scholars are of the opinion that the fasting of Ekadashi is also very beneficial from a health perspective. However, observing the fast by eating different foods during the fast can be a cause of ill health.
The Bhagavata sect suggests that one should meditate on the day of Ekadashi to the extent that one missed hunger and thirst. This sect has also clearly stated that those who are unable to do this due to health reasons should eat a moderate diet. It is believed that God sleeps on the day of Ashadhi Ekadashi, hence it is also called Devashayani Ekadashi.
What is fasting? How exactly should it be done??
The mind and body should not engage in any sinful or shameful conduct and should also seek the company of virtuous people. Together, these two actions are called Upa + Vaas! In this sense, fasting is recognized in the Bhagavata Dharmashastra. Fasting is not a violation of only the nourishment of the body. Against this background, the Dharmashastra says that if we fast by eating various foods of fasting, then it cannot be called fasting. It is expected in the Bhagavata Sampradaya to abstain from eating anything on the day of fasting and to fast not only the body but also the mind from various disorders.
उपावृत्तस्य पापेभ्यो सहवासो गुणे हि य:।
उपवास: स विज्ञेय: न शरीरस्य शोषणम् ।।
Of course, fasting causes physical violations, as a result of which the disorders of the body are removed, and the violations of the mind help in removing the disorders of the mind. To remove attachment to objects, on the day of fasting, the mind should be immersed in work and in the remembrance of the name of God with an exclusive spirit. Basically, if you want to achieve the true purpose of fasting on the occasion of Ashadhi Ekadashi, it is necessary to fast the body and mind, that is, to break the fast!
|| Jai Hari Vitthal ||
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