Ekadashi (Ekadasi) and the Mind Ekadashi means the eleventh in Sanskrit, which refers to the eleventh lunar day, which occurs at two fortnights – the bright and the dark – in a lunar month. Ekadashi is known as a sacred day. It is believed that loads of negative reactions are removed from one’s karma if fasting, prayer, and meditation is observed on this day. In this way, a person can accelerate their spiritual growth and awareness, and free themselves from negative karma that binds them to the continuous rounds of birth and death. Ekadashi is particularly relevant to the connection of Moon and mind. The Moon influences us through the energy centers (chakras). On Ekadashi, in its movement, the mind finds itself at the Ajna chakra (Third eye center) or the Anahata chakra (Heart center). Since these two chakras are the mind’s own abode, it feels at home here. It gets concentrated and collected easily at those two fortnights. Seekers and Yogis take advantage of these two days and try to practice deep meditation. In fasting, the energy is equally distributed as the digestive function is not there. Charity, engaging in spiritual activities, worship, chanting, or other spiritual practice on Ekadasi are also highly recommended and bring great spiritual benefits. WOW :-)
Posted on: Tue, 08 Jul 2014 22:58:25 +0000
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