Replies

  • Thank you Prabhu ji and Mata ji for the reply, please tell me on Ekadashi day are we not supposed to water tulsi plant ?

    • E-Counselor

      Watering Tulsi plant is not done on dwadasi, because Tulsi maharani rests on that day.

  • SB 9.4.39-40The King said: “To transgress the laws of respectful behavior toward the brāhmaṇas is certainly a great offense. On the other hand, if one does not observe the breaking of the fast within the time of Dvādaśī, there is a flaw in one’s observance of the vow. Therefore, O brāhmaṇas, if you think that it will be auspicious and not irreligious, I shall break the fast by drinking water.” In this way, after consulting with the brāhmaṇas, the King reached this decision, for according to brahminical opinion, drinking water may be accepted as eating and also as not eating.
    .
    You can brake the fast on dvadasi with one single grain or even with water, and after that you can still continue fasting if you desire so.
    SB 9.4.39-40
    When Mahārāja Ambarīṣa, in his dilemma, consulted the brāhmaṇas about whether he should break the fast or wait for Durvāsā Muni, apparently they coul…
  • E-Counselor

    No. Dwadasi is meant for feasting.

This reply was deleted.