As
per Hindu calendar, Ekadashi is the 11th day after the full moon and the 11th
day after the new moon. It is considered as one of the most important fasts in
the Hindu lunar calendar. ‘Ekadashi’ is a Sanskrit word which means eleven. As perHindu
calendar, there are two Ekadash is falling every month, namely Shukla Paksha or
Gaura Paksha (period of brightening moon) and Krishna Paksha (dark lunar
fortnight).根据印历,“爱卡达西”指月圆后第11日,以及新月后第11日,它被视作印历最重要斋戒日之一。爱卡达西(Ekadashi)是一个梵文词,意思是“十一”。根据印历,每个月有两个爱卡达西日,即明月爱卡达西(Shukla Paksha,或Gaura Paksha月亮变亮的时期)、以及暗月爱卡达西(Krishna Paksha 月亮变暗的两周)。2025年爱卡达西日期表 |
月份 | 日期 | 印历日期 | 明月/暗月 |
1月 | 10 | Pausha Putrada
Ekadashi | |
25 | Shattila Ekadashi | |
2月 | 8 | Jaya / Bhami
Ekadashi | |
24 | Vijaya Ekadashi | |
3月 | 10 | Amalaki Ekadashi | |
25 | Papmochani Ekadashi | |
4月 | 8 | Kamada Ekadashi | |
24 | Vaishnave Varuthini
Ekadashi | |
5月 | 8 | Mohini Ekadashi | |
23 | Apara Ekadashi | |
6月 | 6 | Nirjala Ekadashi | |
21 | Yogini Ekadashi | |
7月 | 6 | Deva Shayani Ekadashi | |
21 | Vaishnava Kamika
Ekadashi | |
8月 | 5 | Shravana Putrada
Ekadashi | |
19 | Aja Ekadashi | |
9月 | 3 | Parivartini Ekadashi | |
17 | Indira Ekadashi | |
10月 | 3 | Papankusha Ekadashi | |
17 | Rama Ekadashi | |
11月 | 2 | Devutthana Ekadashi | |
15 | Utpanna Ekadashi | |
12月 | 1 | Mokshada Ekadashi | |
15 | Saphala Ekadashi | |
30 | Pausha Putrada
Ekadashi | |
As
per Hindu lunar calendar, it is observed that the human physiology goes through
a cycle called a mandala, after every 40 to 48
days. Differ from person to person, this cycle has specific three days in which
your body demands no food. If you identify those days in your life, then you
can attain maximum efficiency and your mind can attain a peace of energy.
根据印历,每40到48天,人类生理会经历一个称为曼荼罗(mandala)的周期,具体因人而异,身体在该周期的特定三天不需要任何食物。如果你识别出生命中那些日子,那么你就能获得最大效率,你的心智也能获得平静能量。The
fast is observed from the sunset on the day before Ekadashi until sunrise on
the next day. The spiritual fast lasts for 48 hours. The devotees not only gain
spiritual insights but also attain mental clarity. According to Hindu
scriptures, Lord Rama said if an individual kept regular fasting on Ekadashi,
then all his previous sins would be removed.斋戒从爱卡达西日前一天日落开始,一直到爱卡达西次日日出结束,精神斋戒持续48小时。奉献者不仅能获得精神洞见,且获得心智清晰。根据印度教经文,罗摩神说:如果一个人定期禁食的话,那么他之前所有的罪孽都将被消除。As
per Hindu Panchang calendar, all Ekadashi
play a vital role. But, talking about Vaishnava tradition, Vaikunta Ekadasi is
considered as one of the most important Ekadashi. Vaikunta Ekadashi is also
known as Mukkoti Ekadasi or Swarga Vathil Ekadasi. On this auspicious festival,
prayers, yagnas, and special speeches are arranged at Vishnu temples in Tamil
Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.
按照印度“五肢历”(Panchang Calendar,是基于太阳和月亮围绕地球运行日历),所有爱卡达西日都起着重要作用。但是,谈到毗湿奴派传统,外昆达▪爱卡达西(Vaikunta
Ekadasi)被视作最重要的爱卡达西之一。外昆达▪爱卡达西也被称为穆科提▪爱卡达西(Mukkoti Ekadasi),或斯瓦伽▪爱卡达西(Swarga Vathil Ekadasi)。在这个吉祥节日里,在泰米尔纳德邦、喀拉拉邦、卡纳塔克邦、泰伦加纳邦、安得拉邦的毗湿奴寺庙会安排祈祷、火供和特别演讲。As
per Hindu mythology, it is believed that during Ekadashi, our mind attains
maximum productivity to give our brain a better concentration power. On this
spiritual day of Ekadashi, fasting helps you achieve mental peace. Along with
spiritual insights, fasting gives your body a healthy regime. Devotees are
advised to fully devote the fasts of Ekadashi in extreme ‘sadhana’ or worship.在印度教神话中,人们相信在爱卡达西期间,我们的心智获得最高生产力,从而使我们的大脑拥有更好集中力。在这个爱卡达西精神日子里,斋戒有助于你达到精神平静,连同精神洞察力,斋戒赋予你的身体健康状态。奉献者被建议在极致的“修行”或崇拜中完全投入爱卡达西斋戒。Spiritual
favor aside, these Ekadashi fasts help the human body to take a break from
dietary irregularities. As per the saying of Lord Krishna, if someone fasts on
Ekadashi, then all his sins and wrong deeds get burnt. Hence, this spiritual
day is considered as one of the most preferred days to purge or cleanse all
sins.除了精神益处,这些爱卡达西斋戒帮助人体从不正常饮食中休息一下。按照克里希那神的说法,如果有人在爱卡达西日斋戒,那么他的一切罪恶和错误行为都会被焚烧。因此,这个灵性日子被视作净化所有罪孽的最受欢迎的日子之一。On
Ekadashi dates, you need to keep anhydrous fast, that means you should not
drink water the whole day. Such spiritual fasts should be broken the next day
preferably with a liquid such as milk. If you are unable to keep an anhydrous
fast (substance without water), then you can choose to go on a fruit diet.
在爱卡达西日,你需要保持无水斋戒,这意味着你不应该一整天喝水。这种精神斋戒应该在次日最好用液体(如牛奶)破斋。如果你不能保持无水饮食(无水食物),那么你可以选择水果饮食。Forceful
denial of food is pointless because of your day-to-day physical activity. Apart
from avoiding grains, cereals, and meat, many devotees also avoid activities
such as shaving, clipping nails or cutting hair on this pious day of Ekadashi.由于你每天的身体活动,强行拒绝食物是毫无意义的。除了避免食用谷物和肉类,许多信徒也避免在这个虔诚日进行剃须、剪指甲或剪头发等活动。(小编按:由于人体健康状态存在差异,无需强迫自己进行上述严苛斋戒,建议有慢性疾病和基础疾病者勿进行斋戒,身体健康者可以进行轻断食,比如不吃谷物类和肉类,以水果、干果、坚果、牛奶、果汁等无油盐的食物代替平日饮食)。- Hindu
rites such as the funeral or Shraddha Puja are a big ‘No’ on the auspicious
days of Ekadashi.严禁在爱卡达西吉祥日举行印度教仪式,如葬礼或祭祖(Shraddha Puja)。
- It is
advisable not to plan marriage ceremonies andHavan rituals on
Ekadashi.
- As
per Hindu scriptures, devotees are not allowed to consume grains and cereals on
Ekadashi根据印度教经文,信徒不允许在爱卡达西日食用谷物类食物。
- If you
are forced to conduct any worship or ritual on Ekadashi, only non-grain items
could be served to guests.如果你不得不在爱卡达西日举行任何崇拜或仪式的话,只能给客人提供非谷物类食物。