Varuthini Ekadashi, also known Baruthani Ekadashi, is a Hindu holy day, which falls on the 11th lunar day (ekadashi) of the fortnight of the waning moon in the Hindu month of Chaitra (per the South Indian Amavasyant calendar, every month ends with a new moon) or Vaishakha (per the North Indian Purnimant calendar, every month ends with a full moon). By both schemes, Varuthini Ekadashi falls on the same day in April or May.[3]Vamana, the fifth avatar of Vishnu, is revered.[4]
The greatness about Varuthini Ekadashi is narrated by the Hindu deity, Krishna, to King Yudhishthira in the Bhavishya Purana. "Baruthini", means "armored" or "protected." Thus, those who observe this ekadashi are protected from evil and given good fortune.[4] King Mandata was enlightened. The Ikshvaku king Dhundhumara was freed was from a curse by the god Shiva. All human beings are assured of prosperity in this life and the next. In the order of donations made on this day, the order of superior benefits are derived in the ascending order of benefits given namely, a horse, an elephant, land, sesame seeds, food grains, gold and cows and finally the highest benefit would be achieved by sharing one's knowledge with others. All such charitable actions would please one's ancestors, the gods and all living entities.[5][6]
Practicesedit
On Varuthini Ekadashi, certain rules are prescribed to be followed strictly. One should keep an all-night vigil, praying to God, singing devotional songs and hymns in the company of family members. One should not indulge in gambling, sports, sleep, anger, robbery, lying, being narrow minded, brushing one's teeth, exercise, shaving one's head, face or body, smearing oil on one's body and saying something bad about others. One should abstain from violence and any sexual activity.[3][4][5]
One should observe a fast (upavasa) and have only one meal.[4] One should not eat meat, black gram, red lentil, chickpea, honey, betel nut, paan (betel nut leaves) and spinach. Eating in bell metal utensils and eating in someone else's house is prohibited.[5] The Havishyanna food (boiled food without spices, salt and oil) offered to the yajna (fire sacrifice) on the previous day (10th lunar day - Dashami) should be consumed by the people observing this fast.[6][4][3]
Following all these rules on Varuthini Ekadashi is believed to usher prosperity, name and fame to the individual in the society.[4][3]
Referencesedit
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Bibliographyedit
Lochtefeld, James G. (2002). The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Hinduism: A-M. ABC-CLIO. ISBN9781598842050.
Dwivedi, Dr. Bhojraj (2006). Religious Basis Of Hindu Beliefs. Diamond Pocket Books (P) Ltd. pp. 148–149. ISBN9788128812392.
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varuthini, ekadashi, some, this, article, listed, sources, reliable, please, help, improve, this, article, looking, better, more, reliable, sources, unreliable, citations, challenged, removed, september, 2023, learn, when, remove, this, message, also, known, b. Some of this article s listed sources may not be reliable Please help improve this article by looking for better more reliable sources Unreliable citations may be challenged and removed September 2023 Learn how and when to remove this message Varuthini Ekadashi also known Baruthani Ekadashi is a Hindu holy day which falls on the 11th lunar day ekadashi of the fortnight of the waning moon in the Hindu month of Chaitra per the South Indian Amavasyant calendar every month ends with a new moon or Vaishakha per the North Indian Purnimant calendar every month ends with a full moon By both schemes Varuthini Ekadashi falls on the same day in April or May 3 Vamana the fifth avatar of Vishnu is revered 4 Varuthini EkadashiVamana is worshipped on Varuthini EkadashiAlso calledBaruthani EkadashiObserved byHindusTypeHinduSignificanceFasting dayObservancesPrayers and religious rituals including puja to the god VishnuDateDark Half of the lunar calendar month of Chaitra or VaisakhiFrequencyannual Contents 1 Significance 2 Practices 3 References 4 BibliographySignificance editThe greatness about Varuthini Ekadashi is narrated by the Hindu deity Krishna to King Yudhishthira in the Bhavishya Purana Baruthini means armored or protected Thus those who observe this ekadashi are protected from evil and given good fortune 4 King Mandata was enlightened The Ikshvaku king Dhundhumara was freed was from a curse by the god Shiva All human beings are assured of prosperity in this life and the next In the order of donations made on this day the order of superior benefits are derived in the ascending order of benefits given namely a horse an elephant land sesame seeds food grains gold and cows and finally the highest benefit would be achieved by sharing one s knowledge with others All such charitable actions would please one s ancestors the gods and all living entities 5 6 Practices editOn Varuthini Ekadashi certain rules are prescribed to be followed strictly One should keep an all night vigil praying to God singing devotional songs and hymns in the company of family members One should not indulge in gambling sports sleep anger robbery lying being narrow minded brushing one s teeth exercise shaving one s head face or body smearing oil on one s body and saying something bad about others One should abstain from violence and any sexual activity 3 4 5 One should observe a fast upavasa and have only one meal 4 One should not eat meat black gram red lentil chickpea honey betel nut paan betel nut leaves and spinach Eating in bell metal utensils and eating in someone else s house is prohibited 5 The Havishyanna food boiled food without spices salt and oil offered to the yajna fire sacrifice on the previous day 10th lunar day Dashami should be consumed by the people observing this fast 6 4 3 Following all these rules on Varuthini Ekadashi is believed to usher prosperity name and fame to the individual in the society 4 3 References edit Varuthini Ekadashi 2016 Baruthani Ekadashi Ekadashi in 2016 Archived from the original on 2016 05 06 Retrieved 2016 04 22 2017 Marathi Calendar Panchang Archived from the original on 26 October 2016 Retrieved 12 October 2016 a b c d Dwivedi 2006 p 148 149 a b c d e f Lochtefeld 2002 p 87 a b c Varuthini Ekadashi Iskon Desire Tree 24 August 2012 Retrieved 26 November 2012 a b VarUthinii EkAdasii ISKCON Retrieved November 28 2012 Bibliography editLochtefeld James G 2002 The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Hinduism A M ABC CLIO ISBN 9781598842050 Dwivedi Dr Bhojraj 2006 Religious Basis Of Hindu Beliefs Diamond Pocket Books P Ltd pp 148 149 ISBN 9788128812392 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Varuthini Ekadashi amp oldid 1177012892, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
