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Is ekadashi for Lord Krishna?
Ekadashi is favourite tithi of Lord Krishna and devotees observe “upvas” to be closer to Krishna. In Nepal and India, Ekādaśī is considered a day to cleanse the body, aid repair and rejuvenation and is usually observed by partial or complete fast.
What does Gita say about fasting?
According to Bhagavad Gita anything which is sour, salty, pungent, fried, frozen, animal meat, eggs, etc. promotes either Rajas or Tamas in the body and hence should not be taken on the day of Vedic fasting. Vedic fast can be water fast, milk fast, fruit fast, etc.
On which ekadashi Geeta Jayanti is celebrated?
Mokshada Ekadashi
According to the Hindu calendar, the festival of Geeta Jayanti is celebrated on the date of Mokshada Ekadashi of the Shukla Paksha of the month of Aghan (Margashirsha).
What day do you fast for Krishna?
About Fasting on Wednesday dedicated to Lord Vitthal (Lord Krishna) The Wednesday fasts are dedicated to the worshipping of Lord Vithal (an incarnation of Lord Krishna) and the planet Mercury (Budh; in hindi). Krishna is believed to fulfill all the wishes of his devotees.
How do you fast for Krishna?
Shri Krishna Janmashtami Vrat Rules
- Rise early and take a bath.
- Wear fresh/clean clothes.
- Offer your prayers to the Sun God and other deities facing East.
- Do Sankalpa (take a pledge that you will sincerely keep the vrat).
- Keep chanting the name of Shri Krishna (naam japa).
- Maintain celibacy.
- Donate food to the needy.
Which day is Bhagavad Gita Jayanti?
December 14, 2021
This year, the Gita Jayanti marks the 5158th anniversary of the Bhagavad Gita, the holy text of Hindus. It falls on Moksha Ekadashi and is observed on December 14, 2021.
What is Mokshada Ekadashi and why is it celebrated?
As the name itself indicates, Mokshada Ekadashi is a highly auspicious day dedicated to worship of Lord Vishnu – Shri Hari to get rid of all your sins and to achieve moksha or liberation after death. The store behind the Mokshada Ekadashi or Vrat Katha can be read here on ekadashivrat in details.
How many slokas are there in the Bhagavad-Gita?
Srila Prabhupada has said, that when you quote a verse, your argument becomes authoritative. This is the list of 108 of the most important slokas from the Bhagavad-gita As It Is (1972 Macmillan Edition) by His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada.
What is the significance of Krishna Paksha Ekadashi?
The second fortnight or the waning phase of the moon is referred to as Krishna Paksha or the dark fortnight. On the eleventh day of this phase 3/4th of the moon disappears in darkness. Hence, it is known as Krishna Paksha Ekadashi. Ekadashi is a day dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
How to celebrate Ekadashi with Lord Vishnu?
On Ekadashi, you must listen and sing Bhajans of Lord Vishnu. Lord Rama and Lord Krishna are two of the most famous avatars of Lord Vishnu. You can sing songs of Lord Krishna like ‘Mere to Girdhar Gopal’, “Payoji Maine Ram Ratan Dhan Paayo’.