shuvo 0 Report post Posted June 7, 2006 Namaskar, Today is Nirjala Ekadashi. And I am keeping it. But I am not sure about what foods are allowed to eat in this Ekadashi. I think that fruits, vegetables and milk are allowed. But is water allowed? Although I am not taking water and eating fruits and milk only. Can anyone help me by giving the information on what foods are allowed in this Ekadashi and break my confusion. Thank-you......... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vijaya100 0 Report post Posted June 7, 2006 i think nirjala means without liquids (no water and no milk). Also no fruits and vegetables during the fast. Before sunrise, something can be taken (like fruits etc) however after sunrise and before sunset, it is advisable not to partake anything. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nrsinghadev 0 Report post Posted June 7, 2006 Hare Krishna, Here's what I've heard and read about it. Today a total fast should be observed if you have broken your fast during, or did not observe one or more of the previous ekadasis. If you do that on this special Ekadasi the slate of those broken Ekadasis will be wiped clean. The ideal is to observe a total fast for 24 hours, i.e. no liquids or food for each and every Ekadasi. So if you have not broken your Ekadasi, you can observe regular Ekadasi Prasadam. Otherwise a total fast is certainly recommended. Here follow the allowed and the forbidden foodstuffs: ASTA ETANY AVRTAGHNANI APO MULAM PHALAM PAYAH HAVIR BRAHMANA KAMYA CA GUROR VACANAM AUSADHAM (HARI BHAKTI VILASA 12/100 from MAHABHARATA, UDYOGA PARVA) "Water, fruits, roots, milk, ghee, the request of a brahmana, the order of a spiritual master and medicine do not wane one's fast." Srila Prabhupada specified foodgrains and beans (pulses) as foods that must be avoided on Ekadasi. One may use spices for cooking, although mustard seeds should be avoided.* You should not use powdered asafatoeda (hing), since it (generally) contains grains. Sesame seeds are also to be avoided, except on Satila Ekadasi, when they may be offered and eaten. Do not use any cooking ingredients that might be mixed with grains, such as ghee that has been used to fry puris, or spices touched by hands dusted with chapati flour. There is absolutely NO doubt about what is NOT permissable to eat on Ekadasi. ANNA. However it is how you translate this word that makes the difference. I once again submit what Pradyumna Prabhu told me Srila Prabhupada told him many years ago. When asked by Pradyumna what we could eat Srila Prabhupada said "Fruits, Roots, Nuts, Milk". If you stick to these types of foods you should be fine. Of course the sure way is to fast completely. Water of course can be taken. Except if you wish to do Nirjala. (Gaura Keshava dasa. 3rd Oct 1998. [Text 1740554 from COM]) * Someone who is very strictly observing Ekadasi should avoid all spices except pepper, rock salt and cumin. He should also eschew certain vegetables, such as tomatoes, cauliflower, eggplant, and leafy vegetables. Temple kitchens need not follow these strictures, since Srila Prabhupada did not establish them. Individual devotees may observe these rules if they choose, either making their own arrangements for cooking on Ekadasi, eating uncooked foods such as fruit, or observing full fasting. These arrangements should not interfere with the temple cooking schedule. Haribol! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shuvo 0 Report post Posted June 10, 2006 Thank-you Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shuvo 0 Report post Posted June 15, 2006 Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted June 15, 2006 Don't tell me you converted to CGV? I thought you were an atheist! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shuvo 0 Report post Posted June 19, 2006 Don't tell me you converted to CGV?I thought you were an atheist! Sorry, you have knocked a door with a wrong person. If I was an atheist, then why should I keep this Ekadashi? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roy_utpol 0 Report post Posted June 21, 2006 Nirsala Ekadasi is a very important ekadasi and should be observed with care. No water,grains are allowed except fruits. Chant and be happy. hare krsna.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roy_utpol 0 Report post Posted June 21, 2006 More about Nirsala Ekadasi It should observed fully during the time period given in hindu calenders. Religious tasks should be performed during this time . Chant and be happy hare krsna hare krsna krsna krsna hare hare hare ram hare ram ram ram hare hare Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roy_utpol 0 Report post Posted June 21, 2006 Shuvo You are doing well. In other ekadasis you can dtake milk, ghee,curds,fruits{raw};should avoid cooked things.grains are prohibited you can drink lot of water during tis time .. try to perform fast on every ekadasi. If you can keep fast without anything then it is best and bring lot of virtues. Hare Krsna... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shuvo 0 Report post Posted June 21, 2006 Thank-you Mr. Utpol for your information. I will try to maintain every fast. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shuvo 0 Report post Posted June 21, 2006 Shuvo You are doing well. In other ekadasis you can dtake milk, ghee,curds,fruits{raw};should avoid cooked things.grains are prohibited Hare Krsna... What is the problem with cooked foods? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roy_utpol 0 Report post Posted June 21, 2006 Yes it is a good question. cooked food means fire touched which is prohibited ; but this is all I ahave known. I donot know the reason behind. We can hope taht some other devotte will answer your question shuvo. thank you..suvo hare krsna.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shuvo 0 Report post Posted June 21, 2006 Yes it is a good question. cooked food means fire touched which is prohibited ; but this is all I ahave known. I donot know the reason behind.We can hope taht some other devotte will answer your question shuvo. thank you..suvo hare krsna.. But, what is the problem with fire touched. So, do you recommend me to take raw milk? Please anwer.....I am confused. Thank-you Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shuvo 0 Report post Posted June 22, 2006 hare krsna If some body can tell me about it... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roy_utpol 0 Report post Posted June 22, 2006 No shuvo i donot recommend you to take raw milk;) ..But i can tell you one thing ; you better avoid milk in ekadasi(if you are confused about it}. i cannot help you anymore on this subject.I also have confusion on this matter. What i have told you is not learned from scriptures but only heard from people.. I hope you take the matter easily and you can consult with priest in temple to remove your confusion... hare krsna.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
raga 0 Report post Posted June 26, 2006 Here are some notes that may prove useful, though it's still a work in progress: http://wiki.gaudiyakutir.com/Ekadasi-vrata Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
