What are the Ekadashi fasting rules?
Observing a vrata (usually fasting) is meant to control our senses and mind because without which, it may be hard for us to focus our attention on the Supreme. Therefore, Ekadashis are days meant for purification of the mind and curtailing bodily demands. Abstaining from food will control our urge for taste and appetite and if we observe the vrata regularly, we can bridle our senses by controlling the mind. The vrata is intended to control the tongue as well. During the Ekadashi-vrata, we should never even think of using foul language. Lord Krishna tells in Uddhava Gita (14.36):
Utpanna Ekadashi 2023: Iskcon Dwarka
Observing a vrata (usually fasting) is meant to control our senses and mind because without which, it may be hard for us to focus our attention on the Supreme. Therefore, Ekadashis are days meant for purification of the mind and curtailing bodily demands. Abstaining from food will control our urge for taste and appetite and if we observe the vrata regularly, we can bridle our senses by controlling the mind. The vrata is intended to control the tongue as well. During the Ekadashi-vrata, we should never even think of using foul language. Lord Krishna tells in Uddhava Gita (14.36):
