This is about Sarva Sayana Ekaadasi (also known as Padma Ekaadasi, Hari Sayani ekaadasi, Aashaadi ekaadasi).
Sarva Sayana Ekaadasi falls on the bright fortnight of the month Aashaada. It is also known as Vishnu sayani ekaadasiIt is believed that after this Ekaadasi, Lord Vishnu goes to sleep along with the demi-gods (Yoga Nidra - not merely the senseless sleep of us mortals; the Lord's sleep is Yoga Nidra - a yogic trance where His Will is still active!) till He wakes up on Prabhodini Ekaadasi after 4 months.
Schedule of observance of the fast for people living in different parts of the world:
a) Those living in countries of North and South American continents and observing Smaartha traditions must observe this on June 30, 2020.
b) Those living in countries of North and South American continents and observing Shri Vaishnava traditions must observe this on July 1, 2020
NOTE: (Gauna Ekaadasi - the recommended ekaadasi for even Smaarthas living in these regions is also on July 1, 2020 since Harivaasara period operates on July 1, 2020, and hence ideally the fast may not be broken on July 1, 2020 making it a fasting day for advanced spiritual aspirants, sadhus, and sanyaasis even of the Smaartha order. Householders of Smaartha tradition may optionally observe the fast either on June 30th, or July 1st, while Saadhus/ Sanyaasis may observe it on both days and break the fast on July 2, 2020).
c) Sarva Ekaadasi - common to both Vaishnava traditions and Smaartha traditions is to be observed on July 1, 2020 by people living in rest of the world (except those living in American continents).
Observance of this ekaadasi should be mainly for getting the Grace of Lord Vishnu. We should not fast on this day with any material gains in mind . Material gains like abundance and happiness of mind will follow automatically; but we are not supposed to make a sankalpa to this effect according to established traditions. We have seen that the other ekaadasis can also be observed with material gains like birth of child, or gain of fame or other material ends as sankalpa - but not this sayana ekaadasi. This ekaadasi automatically removes residual sins committed unknowingly.
To illustrate this effect, there is the legend of a great famine during the rein of the Great Surya Vamsha king Maandaata who was known for his righteousness. There was a minor sin in the kingdom due to transgression of a natural law of dharma which had resulted in famine in the kingdom. On the advice of Sage Aangirasa, the King instructed all his subjects (Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyaas, and Sudras - i.e. all castes) to observe this ekaadasi fast on Sayana Ekaadasi for obtaining the Grace of Lord Vishnu. Due to the observance, the kingdom was relieved from the grips of pestilence.
Those who cannot afford to observe a full fast may fast by just avoiding rice and grains, and by consuming uncooked fruits/ vegetables or by drinking fruit juices or milk. But, please observe this important fast in some form and meditate on Lord Hari on this day with the pure intent of becoming recipients of His Grace.
Blessed be.
Pandit R.DAKSHINAMOORTHI
Astrological and Remedial consultant
Sarva Sayana Ekaadasi falls on the bright fortnight of the month Aashaada. It is also known as Vishnu sayani ekaadasiIt is believed that after this Ekaadasi, Lord Vishnu goes to sleep along with the demi-gods (Yoga Nidra - not merely the senseless sleep of us mortals; the Lord's sleep is Yoga Nidra - a yogic trance where His Will is still active!) till He wakes up on Prabhodini Ekaadasi after 4 months.
Schedule of observance of the fast for people living in different parts of the world:
a) Those living in countries of North and South American continents and observing Smaartha traditions must observe this on June 30, 2020.
b) Those living in countries of North and South American continents and observing Shri Vaishnava traditions must observe this on July 1, 2020
NOTE: (Gauna Ekaadasi - the recommended ekaadasi for even Smaarthas living in these regions is also on July 1, 2020 since Harivaasara period operates on July 1, 2020, and hence ideally the fast may not be broken on July 1, 2020 making it a fasting day for advanced spiritual aspirants, sadhus, and sanyaasis even of the Smaartha order. Householders of Smaartha tradition may optionally observe the fast either on June 30th, or July 1st, while Saadhus/ Sanyaasis may observe it on both days and break the fast on July 2, 2020).
c) Sarva Ekaadasi - common to both Vaishnava traditions and Smaartha traditions is to be observed on July 1, 2020 by people living in rest of the world (except those living in American continents).
Observance of this ekaadasi should be mainly for getting the Grace of Lord Vishnu. We should not fast on this day with any material gains in mind . Material gains like abundance and happiness of mind will follow automatically; but we are not supposed to make a sankalpa to this effect according to established traditions. We have seen that the other ekaadasis can also be observed with material gains like birth of child, or gain of fame or other material ends as sankalpa - but not this sayana ekaadasi. This ekaadasi automatically removes residual sins committed unknowingly.
To illustrate this effect, there is the legend of a great famine during the rein of the Great Surya Vamsha king Maandaata who was known for his righteousness. There was a minor sin in the kingdom due to transgression of a natural law of dharma which had resulted in famine in the kingdom. On the advice of Sage Aangirasa, the King instructed all his subjects (Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyaas, and Sudras - i.e. all castes) to observe this ekaadasi fast on Sayana Ekaadasi for obtaining the Grace of Lord Vishnu. Due to the observance, the kingdom was relieved from the grips of pestilence.
Those who cannot afford to observe a full fast may fast by just avoiding rice and grains, and by consuming uncooked fruits/ vegetables or by drinking fruit juices or milk. But, please observe this important fast in some form and meditate on Lord Hari on this day with the pure intent of becoming recipients of His Grace.
Blessed be.
Pandit R.DAKSHINAMOORTHI
Astrological and Remedial consultant
www.kasamba.com/psychic/pandit-dakshinamoorthi
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