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Observe the complete quick (nirjala = with out water): Ideally, devotees summary meals and water for 24 hours. These with well being issues can take fruits or gentle fasting meals with non secular intention.
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Keep away from meals and water (whether it is bodily succesful): the central essence of Nirjala Ekadashi is a whole abstinence. Keep away from grains, pulses and don’t venge it, even when the partial fasting.
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Get up early and take a sacred bathtub: bathe earlier than daybreak is taken into account auspicious. A fall in a sacred river (if doable) may be very useful.
There isn’t a alcohol, tobacco or addictive substances: the consumption of any poisoning is strictly prohibited. That’s
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Supply Prayers to Lord Vishnu: Sing Vishnu Sahasranama or Lea Bhagavad Gita. Activate a diya (lamp) and supply tulosi leaves to the deity.
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Don’t converse onerous or gossip: hold purity in speech and ideas.
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Follow the useful group (DAAN): It is strongly recommended to donate meals, clothes, water or important components for the poor. Give a pot of water or a symbolic fan of the aid of summer time warmth.
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Keep away from laziness and sleep in the course of the day: dedicate time to prayer, track and non secular actions.