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In Sanatan Dharma, Ekadashi fast is considered the best and salvation among all the fasts. This date is very dear to Lord Shri Hari Vishnu, the creator of the world. According to religious beliefs, any devotee who faithfully observes the fast of Ekadashi gets a place in Vaikuntha Dham after death. Although the Ekadashi falling every month has its own importance, but the Ekadashi falling in Adhikamas (Malamas) is considered even more rare and auspicious, because this yoga is formed only once in three years.
According to astrology and scriptures, the strict rules of Ekadashi fast start three days in advance i.e. from Dashami Tithi and continue till Parana of Dwadashi Tithi. In such a situation, many times the devotees commit some mistakes unknowingly, due to which there is a danger of breaking the fast or getting blamed. According to Acharya Shri Kaushikji Maharaj, if you too have made such mistakes during the fast, then there is no need to panic; This defect can be completely destroyed by taking a special remedy on the day of Dwadashi.
Due to these 4 mistakes, there is a defect in Ekadashi fast
According to Acharya Shri Kaushikji Maharaj, doing the following activities on the day of Ekadashi reduces the virtuous results of the fast and makes the person feel guilty:
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Applying oil on body: On the holy day of Ekadashi, applying oil on the head or body or massaging with oil is completely prohibited.
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Sleeping during the day: Being lazy and sleeping during the day on Ekadashi is considered prohibited as per the scriptures. Due to this the fast may become ineffective.
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Touch with false hands: If you have unknowingly or without washing hands (with false hands) touched the idol of God, worship material or Tulsi plant, then it is considered a major fault.
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Ignoring the rules: Not following Satvikta between Dashami and Dwadashi.
To get rid of defects, do these surefire remedies on Dwadashi.
If you have committed any of the above mentioned mistakes on the day of Ekadashi, then Dwadashi tithi (next day morning) Make sure to take these measures, which will eliminate the defect immediately:
Guilt Absolution Method: On the day of Dwadashi, after waking up early in the morning and taking bath, first offer prayers to Lord Shri Hari Vishnu. Panchamrit (mixture of milk, curd, ghee, honey and sugar) Take bath with devotion. After this, prepare ‘Tulsidal water’ by mixing basil leaves in the holy Ganga water and bathe Shri Hari with it again. After the puja is over, put a few drops of this holy basil-mixed water (Charanamrit) in your mouth. According to the scriptures, by doing this remedy, all kinds of unknown faults and sins committed during Ekadashi fast are immediately eliminated.
3 secret ways to please Goddess Lakshmi and Shri Hari
In this holy conjunction of Adhikamas and Jyeshtha month, some special measures have been mentioned to please Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, and Lord Vishnu:
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Sugarcane juice in basil root: On the day of Ekadashi, offer a little sugarcane juice to the root of the Tulsi plant to awaken Goddess Lakshmi and bring happiness and prosperity to the house. Along with this, offering sugarcane juice on Shivalinga is also considered very beneficial, it removes the problems of business and money.
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Mahadan of 33 Malpuas: Since Adhikamaas is the month of Lord Purushottam, hence in this month 33 Malpuas symbolizing 33 days Create. First offer these Malpuas as a good offering to Lord Shri Hari and later donate them respectfully to Brahmins or the needy. By doing this, Goddess Lakshmi resides in the house permanently.
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Donation of food and water: In the scorching heat of Jyeshtha month, the best act is to give water to the thirsty and feed food to the hungry. By donating earthen pitchers, sherbet, fruits and grains on this day, one gets immense blessings of Lord Vishnu.
Know which is the second Ekadashi of Adhikamas?
There are two Ekadashi tithis during Adhikamas. After the first Ekadashi (Padmini Ekadashi) of this month comes the second Ekadashi ‘Padma Ekadashi’ (the names of both Padmini and Padma are used in different contexts). This is the most fruitful Ekadashi of Shukla Paksha of Jyeshtha month. By observing fast and Kalpavas on this date also, the sins of seven births of the person are removed and the happiness of Shri Hari is attained.
After Padma Ekadashi will come the most difficult and important ‘Nirjala Ekadashi’ of the Hindu calendar. This year (2026) the great festival of Nirjala Ekadashi will fall in the last week of the month of June, in which there is a tradition of observing a complete fast without drinking water.
