#tradition of Nirjala Ekadashi

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आज हम बात करेंगे एक महत्वपूर्ण हिंदू त्योहार "निर्जला एकादशी" के बारे में। यह एकादशी त्योहार वर्ष में एक बार मनाया जाता है और इसका महत्व अन्य एकादशी त्योहारों से थोड़ा अलग होता है। निर्जला एकादशी के दिन लोग बिना पानी पिए व्रत रखते हैं और यह व्रत उनकी आध्यात्मिक और शारीरिक पुरिफ़ाई के लिए महत्वपूर्ण माना जाता है। इस लेख में हम निर्जला एकादशी के महत्व, इसकी कहानी और इतिहास, व्रत रखते समय ध्यान रखने योग्य बातें आदि पर चर्चा करेंगे।

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The Significance of Nirjala Ekadashi: Embracing Self-Discipline and Altruism

Understanding the Significance of Nirjala Ekadashi: A Unique Festival of Devotion Attaining Virtue Through the Nirjala Fast in the Scorching Heat of June 18, 2024 Nirjala Ekadashi, observed on the Ekadashi of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Jyeshtha, holds a unique place in the Hindu tradition. As the sun blazes fiercely in the sky, its intense rays making the summer heat almost unbearable,…

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Summer Solstice 2021

Summer Solstice Is a Transformative Vedic Experience

International Yoga Day 

Om bhaskaraya vidmahe divakaraya dhimahi

Tanno suryah pracodayat- Surya Gayatri

In Vedic thought the Sun or Surya is the Atman, the Self of all, which is also the Purusha, the pure consciousness that is the goal of Yoga. The connection of Yoga with the Sun at an esoteric level is well established in the Yoga tradition. Besides the outer Sun in the sky, there is the inner Sun of Self-awareness that dwells in the hearts of all beings, our immortal essence of light.

The significance of Summer Solstice is honoring  ‘International Yoga Day’, designated so by the United Nations in 2015 and is ever since observed on the day of Summer Solstice. A day to draw our inner perspective to synchronizing, body, mind, emotions and atman. When we are in a state of equilibrium we connect to the cosmic time cycles of wellbeing.

निर्जला एकादशी 

June 21st is the auspicious Nirjala Ekadashi, the most sacred and significant Ekadashis out of all twenty four Ekadashis in a year. Also  known as Bhimseni Ekadashi, Pandava Ekadashi or Bhima Ekadashi. 

As per the Hindu calendar, Nirjala Ekadashi is celebrated in the month of Jyeshtha during the Shukla Paksha on the 11th day (Ekadashi tithi). According to the Gregorian calendar, the day falls in the month of June.

Nirjala means without water and Nirjala Ekadashi fasting is observed without water and any type of food. Nirjala Ekadashi Vratam is the toughest among all Ekadashi fasting due to strict fasting rules. Devotees abstain not only from food but also from water while observing Nirjala Ekadashi Vrat.

In East Asian countries, the day is celebrated to mark Dragon Boat Festival, whereas it is observed as National Aboriginal Day in Canada to acknowledge the contributions of the country’s native populations.

It is the ‘International Music Day’, where we work with our inner Svara Shakti. Music is powerful as it draws us to meditate within the Hridaya or spiritual heart. A beautiful moment to dive deep into a mantra practices ad draw in the divine grace of Sarasvati. 

This year we are also in reverence of Father’s Day where we remember the Father figureheads of nurturing in our lives. Balancing both the feminine and masculine energies within us , the earth, the animal world draws us to connect with the Universal flow of divine grace

The summer solstice is always an important astrological and astronomical event.

It marks the highest point of the Sun in the northern sky, the apex of the auspicious northern course of the Sun in Vedic thought.

Ancient spiritual traditions throughout the world have long marked the solstice as an important sacred day of celebrations, perhaps even the most sacred day of the year. From Native Americans, to pagans like Celts, Greeks and Romans, to the Hindus, the solstice is honored with rituals and meditation. The Sun is the visible face of the deity and Divine light.

In the Rig-Veda the ancient Hindu scriptures ‘Ayur’ is explained as Agni or fire which encompasses our soul stirrings or essence of life. The soul or reincarnating being is veiled in the body, mind and consciousness in the form of fire and Light. On the summer solstice, that energy of light is most evident.

While Stonehenge rituals are most famous on this date, it should be remembered that India has the most numerous, oldest and yet most alive Sun temples in the world, some with histories going back thousands of the years. India remains the land in which the Sun has been most prominently worshipped since the most ancient period.

Worshipping the Sun

At the dawn of this solstice may we welcome the transition through deeper sadhana with prayer, tapasya, puja and solitude, offering water and honey to the rising Sun with Surya mantras and invocations. 

Working with the Pranic mantra of Shiva is very auspicious and harmonizing. 

Revering Maa Durga as Devi holds the solar and lunar powers and helps ground the sadhaka in the muladhara chakra . 

One can connect the Soma or bliss energy of the Sun with mantras on the Summer Solstice and an offering of water with honey. The powerful Paramjyoti mantra invokes the Supreme Light!

Aum Hrim Hamsah Soham Svaha

Yet the solstice has its own value as a sacred day and should be treated as such, regardless of the planets. This should begin with greeting the rising Sun, the Sun at noon and the Sun at sunset, with mantras like the Gayatri mantra of the Vedas, or bija mantras to the Sun like Om Shreem Suryaya Namah!

These mantras can be done along with offering water and honey to the Sun, particularly water stored over night in a special copper vessel, or while standing in bodies of water. One should honor not only the outer Sun but also the inner Sun, which can turn this day into a day of solar enlightenment.

Mantras to Saturn and Ketu can also be performed, particularly at night, as well as those for Jupiter, particularly when we are gazing at these planets in the night sky.

Om sham shanaishcharaya namah

Om hum kem ketave namah

Om strim brahm brihaspataye namah

We must strive for the highest light, even when surrounded by our shadow world  and secret darkness. 

Humanity needs a new yogic awakening and we can all benefit by energizing our sadhana with the light of Shakti reflecting the Universal Self.

Surya Namaskar

Eka Chakro Ratho Yasya, Divya Kanaka Bhooshithaha

Sa may Bhavathu Su Preetha ha, Padma Hasto Divakaraha

Navagraha Stotra

Japakusumasamkasham kashyapeyam mahadutim

Tamorim sarvapapaghnam pranato’smi divakaram

Navagraha Nama Bija Mantra

Om hrim sum suryaya namah

Navagraha Tantric Bija Mantra

Om hram hrim hraum sah suryaya namah

Jai Maa Guru!

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Eleventh

Eleventh

Eleventh day of the lunar month - The eleventh day of the decline or increase of the eleventh moon. Krishnapaksha's Ekadashi is called Krishna Ekadashi and Shuklapaksha's Ekadashi is called Shukla Ekadashi. When certain special constellations are connected on the eleventh day, they are called Jaya-Vijaya-Jayanti and Papanashini. However, there are 24 names of the eleven. These are Utpanna, Mokshada, Safala, Putrada, Sattila, Jaya (earthly), Vijaya, Amalki (Ala), Papamochani, Kamada, Baruthini, Mohini, Apara, Nirjala or Bhimaseni, Yogini, Harishayani (Padma), Kama. Putrada, Aja, Padma (Putrada), Indira, Papankusha, Rambha and Prabodhini.

Ekadashi vows-- Ekadashi is a sacred ritual of the Hindus. Usually the widows of the Brahmins are obliged to observe the 24th Ekadashi. In addition, Ekadashi has been recognized as one of the most important public rituals in the whole of India in its clever and self-sacrificing religious practices. The great purpose of our religious tradition is to save sins for the sake of rebirth by destroying the sins we have committed knowingly or unknowingly in our lives - to think that sin can be freed by Ekadashi? Not to mention. This includes the practice of daily vows, casual vows and sexual vows. In the classical sense, the Chandrayan vow is called a regular vow, and it removes the sins of the past. Happiness and good fortune are attained in the Kamya Brat like Oshabrata. But like Ekadashi, virtue is saved in daily vows. Some of the Ekadashi are celebrated by eating together or at other times, while others have the rule of completely abandoning food and water. On the eleventh day, one should be pure in body and mind, and abstain from eleven, such as sports, sleep, alcohol, slander, jealousy, theft, violence, lust, anger, and untruth. Only the Shukla Ekadashi and the Banaprastha monks and widows can do Ekadashi in the son's house. From a scientific point of view, celebrating Ekadashi relaxes the stomach and activates the digestive system. The result is protection from indigestion, constipation, and inflammation.

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Nirjala Ekadashi 2021 – Importance - No Water Fasting

Nirjala Ekadashi 2021 – Importance – No Water Fasting

Nirjala Ekadasi is one of the most popular and toughest Ekadashi Fasting days. Nirjala Ekadashi 2021 date is June 21. Nirjala Ekadashi is also known as Pandav Bhim Ekadasi fast. The difference from other Ekadasis and Nirjala is that devotees do not drink water on the day. Ekadasi fasting is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is observed on the 11th day of a fortnight in a traditional Hindu…