Devshayani Ekadashi is a revered day in the Hindu calendar, marking the occasion when Lord Vishnu enters a state of Yogic sleep, known as “Yoga Nidra.” This sacred event occurs on the 11th lunar day (Ekadashi) during the waxing phase of the Moon in the Vedic month of Ashada.
The term “Devshayani” combines two Sanskrit words: “Deva,” meaning God, and “Shayana,” meaning sleep. Thus, Devshayani Ekadashi signifies the beginning of the divine slumber of Lord Vishnu.
If you have negative influences of Mars in your birth chart, then this day is extremely powerful to perform the rituals provided below. These rituals can bestow robust health, vitality and strength.
Timings
New York, USA
16 July, 2024 11:05 AM – 17 July, 2024 11:34 AM
London, UK
16 July, 2024 04:05 PM – 17 July, 2024 04:34 PM
New Delhi, India
16 July, 2024 08:35 PM – 17 July, 2024 09:04 PM
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Dakshinayana – The Night of the Devas
Devshayani Ekadashi marks the commencement of the Dakshinayana period and the night of devas, during which Lord Vishnu, the preserver and protector of the universe, seeks rest. “Shayani” signifies “rest,” and on this divine day, Lord Vishnu enters a deep slumber on the magnificent Sesha Naga, floating amidst the cosmic ocean.
The Yogic sleep of Lord Vishnu persists for four months until the arrival of Prabodhini Ekadashi, the eleventh day of the bright fortnight in the Hindu month of Kartik (October-November). Known as Chaturmas, this period coincides with the monsoon season, creating an ideal atmosphere for inner reflection and spiritual practices. As Lord Vishnu awakens from his slumber on Prabodhini Ekadashi, devotees celebrate the end of Chaturmas, eagerly embracing the renewed spiritual energy.
Rituals to Observe on Devshayani Ekadashi
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- Chant the mantra “Om Padmanabhaya Namah” for a minimum of 11 times. 108 times is optimal.
- Listen to or chant the Vishnu Sahasranama, a sacred hymn honoring Lord Vishnu with thousand names.
- Embrace the spirit of giving by making donations to the needy and deserving. You can donate clothes, food, books etc to the underprivileged.
- Keep an Ekadashi Fast on this day if your health permits you to. If not avoid non vegetarian and tamasic food like onion, garlic etc.
- Today is a powerful day to chant Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya. You can chant it as many times as you can. You can also write this mantra 27 times on a notebook dedicated to mantra writing.
- Perform Yoga Nidra – A guided meditation by Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar.
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