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Kamika Ekadashi - A Day That Can Clean Generations of Karma

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Tomorrow is Kamika Ekadashi.
Not a random fast. Not a ritual just for old people.
This day is fire - it burns sins, ego, and past karmas.
It’s one of those rare days when Bhagwan Vishnu listens faster.
A simple fast can bring what years of struggle couldn’t.
This is the day to sit still, clean your soul, and call out to Him.

Read this thread till the end - this is not just knowledge, it’s a wake-up call. 👇

1. Kamika Ekadashi - The Day to Kill ‘Kama’
This day is named after Kama, which means desire. Not just physical - but all kinds of hunger that control us. Wanting more. Getting angry when we don’t get it. That’s the root of suffering. Kamika Ekadashi is the day to burn all that. Just for one day, you let go of cravings. And that silence becomes prayer. Bhagwan sees that and lifts you up. This is not about starving – it’s about freedom.

2. Even Krishna Told Yudhishthir About It
This fast isn’t made up by someone. Krishna Himself told Yudhishthir in the Brahmavaivarta Purana - that Kamika Ekadashi gives Ashwamedha Yajna-level punya. That’s a yajna only emperors did, after winning kingdoms. But you, sitting in your home, without any cost, can get that punya by fasting with bhakti. If Krishna said it, who are we to ignore it?

3. A Shortcut to Wash Old Sins
We carry baggage. Some from this life, some from many before. Bad decisions. Hurtful words. Greed. Ego. Kamika Ekadashi is like spiritual rain - one day of surrender and all that dirt washes off. You feel lighter. Peaceful. Closer to God. This is not blind faith. Anyone who’s kept this fast even once with true heart will tell you - it changes something inside.

4. It Helps You, And Your Ancestors Too
Some families suffer for no visible reason. Illness, delays, stuck life – often it’s due to Pitru Dosha. Kamika Ekadashi is powerful for your ancestors. Offer prayers, tulsi water to Vishnu, remember your pitrus with love – it brings peace to them, and blessings to you. You won’t see it in a report - but you’ll feel it in life.

5. Greater Than Kashi Yatra - Yes, Really
Scriptures say that Kamika Ekadashi gives more punya than visiting holy places like Kashi, Prayagraj, Pushkar. Because the real journey is not outside. It’s inside. One honest fast is bigger than a thousand empty rituals. God doesn’t count how many temples you visited - He sees how many times you dropped your ego and remembered Him.

6. It Cleans the Mind Like Ganga Cleans the Body
Ganga washes the dirt of the body. But what about the mind? Jealousy, anger, confusion - they stick like dust. Kamika Ekadashi is that inner Ganga. Just fasting, staying quiet, taking Bhagwan’s name - it’s like cleaning a dirty mirror. You start seeing clearly. About life. About yourself. That clarity - no doctor, no guru can give. Only Bhagwan.

7. Shri Hari Is Resting, But Watching Closely
It’s Chaturmas - the time when Vishnu rests. But don’t think He’s gone to sleep. He’s watching – who remembers Him in silence? Who walks the path without show-off? Kamika Ekadashi is a test. And those who pass it - even silently - get special blessings. When Bhagwan wakes up, He first blesses those who didn’t forget Him during His rest.

8. Why No Onion-Garlic? Here’s the Simple Truth
No, it’s not about caste or rules. Onion and garlic increase heat and passion. This day is about peace and purity. Even if you don’t fast, just skip heavy, spicy, loud food. Eat sattvik. Simple. Light. Let your stomach rest, and your soul rise. Even food becomes prayer on Ekadashi.

9. Fasting Isn’t Torture - It’s Deep Science
Our ancestors weren’t fools. They knew when to eat and when to pause. Fasting once every fortnight cleans the body, sharpens the mind. Kamika is not about skipping food - it’s about giving your inner world a break. It’s about becoming empty enough to receive God. Try it with love, not fear. You’ll feel it.

10. Night Bhajans - Most People Miss This Part
The power of Kamika is not just in fasting - it’s in the night vigil. Stay awake if you can. Or just sit for some time after sunset. Light a diya. Sing a bhajan. Chant “Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya”. The silence of the night, the echo of God’s name - that’s where the real magic happens.

11. Even Kings Honoured This Day
Don’t think this is just for jobless babajis. King Janaka, known as the father of Sita Mata, used to observe Ekadashi. So did Harishchandra, Ambarisha, and many Rajarishis. They ruled empires, but they bowed before Dharma. If kings could keep Ekadashi while handling kingdoms, what stops us from doing it in our busy lives?

12. Kamika = Winning Over Time and Desire
“Kaam” is desire. “Kaala” is time. Kamika means rising above both. What controls our life? Endless desires and fear of time running out. This day is your chance to step out of that trap. To feel free, even if just for a day. To say - today I won’t chase, I’ll just sit with God.

13. Can’t Fast Fully? Do What You Can.
Not everyone can do nirjala or complete fast. That’s okay. Eat once. Eat fruits. Skip grains. But keep the day sacred. Switch off Netflix. Avoid gossip. Light a lamp. Sit in silence. Say Bhagwan’s name. Kamika is not about how strong your body is - it’s about how sincere your heart is.

14. World Mocks These Things - That’s Why You Must Do It
Today, people laugh at fasting. They say it’s old-fashioned. Unscientific. But these are the same people who burn out at 30, get depressed by 40, and feel empty at 50. Our ancestors gave us Ekadashis to protect our mind, body, soul. If the world mocks it - do it louder. Because truth never needed validation.

Kamika Ekadashi is not just a date. It’s a doorway.
A rare moment when your small effort gets massive grace.
A time when silence becomes strength.
A day when Bhagwan Vishnu is closest, even while resting.
Fast if you can. Pray if you can’t. But don’t let the day pass empty.
You’re not just doing this for yourself.
You’re doing this for your soul. For your ancestors. For your dharma.