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AMBAREESHA |
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During One
Ekaadashi...
Ambareesha used to observe certain vows. Among them was Ekaadashi, which he performed
along. With his wife in intense faith and devotion. Both husband and wife would fast the
whole day. They would spend the day in meditation and prayer. The whole night they would
sing bhajans or sit in meditation and would not sleep. The next day being Dwaadashi, they
would, after meditating and serving the guests, take their food. This is known as
'Paarane' - the ceremonial way of breaking the fast. This is how the vow of Ekaadashi
would be concluded. Ambareesha, used to observe every Ekaadashi scrupulously.
Once Ambareesha resolved to perform the vows of Ekaadashi and Dwaadashi for one year and
conclude this course with a special fasting followed by the 'Paarane'. It was thus carried
on for a year it was completed in the month of Kaartik. During this month Ambareesha
fasted for three days preceding Dwaadashi. All the three nights he spent in worship and
prayer. The fourth day was Dwaadashi. That day he bathed in the river Yamuna and
worshipped his deity.On such - days as this he
wished to have some guests. If pious and good people, the old and the revered were to
come, he would be happy to welcome them and treat them hospitably. He could take food with
them and get their blessings. This was his wish. So on Dwaadashi day he waited eagerly for
some chance guests to arrive. |
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