Today is 18th Dec day of Saphal Ekadashi Fast of Krishan Paksh of Poush month 2014. Saphal Ekadashi fast as the name itself suggests, is observed to attain success in life & bring divinity to our house.
Saphala Ekadashi Vrat, can be observed on only fruits or only on water as per our individual capacity. It is opened after sunrise on next day of dwadashi.
Fasting for any period longer than 24hours burn toxins, cancer cells, waste body tissue & fatty tissue to generate heat & energy for body.
Even Lord Krishna has described the importance of fasting on Ekadashi day:
अश्वमेधसहस्राणि राजसूयशतानि च । एकादश्युपवासस्य कलां नार्हन्ति शोडशीम् ।।
Meaning:Not even thousand Ashvamedha Yagas or hundred Rajasuya Yagas would match the fast on an Ekadashi Day.
It is believed that by keeping Ekadashi fast in the Paush month, we get blessing of Lord Vishnu for a joyous life ahead.
According to the legend, Lumbaka, a prince, used to question the supremacy Vishnu. Lumbaka even killed innocent animals for meat.
Once, on the day of Paush Ekadashi, he fell ill and hence, unknowingly observed the Ekadashi vrat by abstaining from food throughout the day. Next day, he felt better and therefore, he realized blessing of Lord Vishnu had cured him. Thus, he became a reformed & successful person.
CA Dinesh Gupta
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