Dear Members:
Indira Ekaadasi is the Ekaadasi that occurs during the Mahalaya paksha / pitru paksha. It is to be observed on October 9th/ October 10th this year (2023).
Indira Ekaadasi is the Ekaadasi that occurs during the Mahalaya paksha / pitru paksha. It is to be observed on October 9th/ October 10th this year (2023).
Schedule of observance of the fast for people living in different regions of the world:
1) Those living in USA, Canada, and other countries of North and South American continents must observe this on October 9th.
2) Those living in other parts of the world - including India - must observe this on October 10th.
IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT EKAADASHI SHRARDHA for those living in European countries, and those living in India and other countries to the West of Indian subcontinent:
Though the Indira Ekaadasi fast is to be observed only on October 10, 2023 by those living in Europe, South West Asia (countries of the middle-east), African continent, and countries of the Indian sub-continent, the Shraardha of the pitru paksha corresponding to Ekaadashi thithi must be observed in these places on October 9, 2023 itself.
Those living in countries to the east of India will observe both Ekaadasi vrata (upavaasam) and the pitru paksha shraardha thithi of Ekaadasi on October 10, 2023. Kindly note this...
IMPORTANCE OF INDIRA EKAADASI.
The importance of Indira Ekaadasi is explained in the Brahma vaivarta Puraana in a discussion between Lord Krishna and king Yudhishtra. Observance of this Ekaadasi will help in removing the sinful effects of actions done by oneself and also relieve deceased ancestors' souls from the remorse caused by their sinful actions when they lived on this earth. According to legends, King IndrasEnaa performed this fast on the advice of Devarishi Narada and saved his father from the remorse caused by his sins during his earthly life.
On the day before the observance of this ekaadasi fast, i.e. on dasami thithi, just one meal is eaten praying for ancestors' souls; on the Ekaadasi day a full fast is to be undertaken, and in the afternoon rituals for the satisfaction of pitrus are to be done; the fast is broken on dwaadasi day. If such an elaborate scheme is not feasible, you may just fast as usual on Ekaadasi day, and pray for peace of your pitrus' souls after the Ekaadasi pooja to Vishnu. What else can you do for you ancestors than undertaking this fast that can relive their souls of the burden/ remorse caused by sinful activities committed knowingly or unknowingly during their tenure on this earth?
Please note that this fast is not mandatory for those below 7 years/ above 70 years as is the common rule for Ekaadasi fasts. Similarly those who are sick and ladies who are pregnant are also exempt from this observance. Others should preferably undertake a full fast (abstaining even from water, if possible). Those who can't undertake such rigorous fasts due to practical circumstances should at least avoid all full-grains, onion/ garlic items, eating food outside, etc. and try to subsist on milk and fruits. The bottom line is - observe the fast to the best of your abilities and as best as your circumstances will permit the observance. Remember that this is the best homage you can pay to your deceased ancestors.
May our members observe this wonderful fast and gain liberty from sinful karma not only for themselves but also for their ancestors!
Blessed be.
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