The hunger of the hungry, the thirst of thirst and the sorrow of the mourner can be understood by those who have suffered them. The fast-festival and rituals connect us to this same socially similar tradition of society. Nirjala Ekadashi is one such ritual, when the human community itself experiences thirst in the scorching afternoon of the eldest month and understands the importance of drinking water.
Special things
- Bhima performed the ritual, so says Bhimseni Ekadashi
- Nirjala Ekadashi is a festival to connect with nature
New Delhi: Indian Manisha and Sanatan tradition is not a preacher, but it is a philosophy to bring each sutra first in life itself. When Baba Tulsi created the psyche, the styles of folk brought out the essence of folk life. He wrote that but the teachings did not get efficient enough.
The hunger of the hungry, the thirst of thirst and the sorrow of the mourner can be understood by those who have suffered them. The fast-festival and rituals connect us to this same socially similar tradition of society. Nirjala Ekadashi is one such ritual, when the human community itself experiences thirst in the scorching afternoon of the eldest month and understands the importance of drinking water. It is a matter of great merit to give water to thirst.
Among all the Ekadashis
, Nirjala Ekadashi is the most fast and ritualistic of all the Ekadashi fasts and rituals that occur throughout the year, Nirjala Ekadashi. This time it is on 2 June (Tuesday). It is also called Nirjala, Pandava and Bhimseni Ekadashi. A fast is kept for Lord Vishnu on this date. It is believed that fasting on this one day brings an equal amount of virtue to all the Ekadashis of the year. It is clear from the name that Nirjala Ekadashi is said to be a ritual without drinking water.
That is why it is said that
according to a popular story of Bhimseni Ekadashi Mahabharata, Bhima had told Ved Vyas regarding Ekadashi fast, I cannot live without eating for a single time, because of this, I do not get the virtue of Ekadashi fast Tax narrow
Then Maha Rishi Ved Vyas told about Nirjala Ekadashi of Shukla Paksha of Jyeshtha month. He told Bhima that you observe this Ekadashi fast. By this one fast you will get the merit of all the Ekadashis of the year. Bhima fasted on this Ekadashi, that is why it is called Bhimseni Ekadashi.
Nirjala Ekadashi is a festival of association with nature on this day
, after worshiping Lord Vishnu, the importance of donation of clay pot, jug, jute or poppy hand fan, Angoucha, seasonal fruits that provide coolness. Due to being a festival in the summer season, on this day, there is the importance of the charity of such items, which are supposed to provide coolness naturally. There is also a tradition of donating water filled in earthen pot, pitcher, jug.