Vijaya Ekadashi Fast

Legend

Prevailing in exile, God and his Goddess took the form of humans. A demonic being kidnapped the Goddess, greatly upsetting God. He didn’t know what to do and began searching for allies to fight the demon. The monkey god agreed to help, together they gathered a huge army and set off towards the demonic being’s dwelling.On their way, they encountered an obstacle in the form of a large ocean that could not be crossed. Seeking a way to cross the water, they were advised to consult a holy sage who lived nearby.When the gods came to the sage and asked for advice on their problem, he told them to observe the sacred Vijaya Ekadashi, for those who observe it gain the strength to overcome all obstacles in their path.So they did. After observing the fast, the gods easily overcame the impassable waters and defeated the demonic being.

Benefits

From a spiritual point of view, those who observe Vijaya Ekadashi will achieve success in this life and the next.From a physiological point of view, the benefits of observing Vijaya Ekadashi are as follows: a vacuum is formed in the digestive tract under the influence of hunger, counteracting lunar attraction, and upon breaking the fast the following day, there is a powerful removal of toxins from the body.

List of prohibited foods

• Legumes;
• Meat;
• Fish;
• Eggplants;
• Cabbage;
• Eggs;
• Spinach;
• Garlic;
• Tomatoes and tomato sauces;
• Onions;
• Mushrooms;
• Asafoetida;
• Sea salt;
• Vegetable oil (except olive oil);
• Honey.Fried and fatty foods cannot be eaten immediately after the fast ends.

List of Allowed Foods- Fruits;

• Dried fruits;
• Vegetables and root vegetables (except beets);
• Dairy products;
• Nuts (except betel nuts);
• Water.Taking homeopathic medicines is not considered a violation of the fast.

Contraindications

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