Ekadashi
Embrace Ekadashi: A Day to Fast, Reflect, and Deepen Your Devotion.
Ekadashi, a revered day of fasting observed twice a month on the 11th day of each lunar fortnight, holds special significance for followers of the BAPS Sanstha. On this sacred day, devotees forgo grains and certain foods, dedicating themselves to controlling their senses and mind while immersing themselves in spirituality.
This auspicious occasion offers a profound opportunity to strengthen one’s connection with God and advance spiritual growth. Celebrations include heartfelt prayers, enlightening religious discourses, and heightened temple activities, reflecting BAPS’s commitment to nurturing a spiritually disciplined and devoted lifestyle.
The End Game
At the very heart of the Ekadashi observance is our drive to reach spiritual perfection. By practicing Ekadashi purely and diligently, we come one step closer to earning Maharaj and Swami’s rajipo and attaining Akshardham.
Tips to stay energized during Ekadashi
Sometimes, especially as a student, working professional or busy mom, it is difficult to stay energized throughout the day. Here are some tips on how to stay fueled if you are doing farar.
Avoid sweets, caffeine and artificial sweeteners. Yes, that includes the high-fructose corn syrup-laden sodas and colas.
If you are eating cheese, make sure it is rennet-free (all the time, not just on Ekadashi)!
Pack ahead! Especially on those days when you have to attend work meetings or are spending the day at school. Some examples include:
- Trail mix with nuts and dried fruits
- Apples and nut butter or seed butter (beware of unhealthy peanut butter that contains hydrogenated and partially hydrogenated oils).
- Plain Greek Yogurt or cottage cheese with nuts and/or fresh fruit
- Yucca chips or plantain chips
Acceptable Food for consumption
- Potato & Food made from Potatoes
- Other root Vegetables
- Carrots, Suran (Yam), Mogo(Yucca), Ratalu (Purple Yam)
- Squash, Cabbage, Parvar, Tomato, Cilantro
- Any type of dry fruits
- Any type of fruits
- Items made from Milk
- Cheese, Butter, Yogurt, Paneer
- Food made from following,
- Moriyo (Samo)
- Rajgira
- Quinoa
- Sabudana (Tapioca Sago)
- Shingoda Flour (Water Chestnut Flour)
Non-Acceptable Food for Consumption
Sometimes, especially as a student, working professional or busy mom, it is difficult to stay energized throughout the day. Here are some tips on how to stay fueled if you are doing farar.
Avoid sweets, caffeine and artificial sweeteners. Yes, that includes the high-fructose corn syrup-laden sodas and colas.
If you are eating cheese, make sure it is rennet-free (all the time, not just on Ekadashi)!
Pack ahead! Especially on those days when you have to attend work meetings or are spending the day at school. Some examples include:
- Trail mix with nuts and dried fruits
- Apples and nut butter or seed butter (beware of unhealthy peanut butter that contains hydrogenated and partially hydrogenated oils).
- Plain Greek Yogurt or cottage cheese with nuts and/or fresh fruit
- Yucca chips or plantain chips
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