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All disciples must also observe the vows of ekadashi (11th
day of each half of every month). Such vows must also be observed on
the birthdays of Krishna etc. and on Shivratri, and these occasions
should be celebrated with great ceremony. ||79||
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Vows of self-discipline, including fasting, special
ceremonial worship, vows of silence, abstinence, etc. are observed on
certain special days. Ekadashi is one of these. The Hindu calendar is
based around the lunar cycles. Each month is divided into 2 halves, each
of 15 days. The first half corresponds to when the moon is waxing and
the second half to when it is waning. The eleventh day into each half
is ekadashi. Vows taken on this day are considered to have special importance.
The birthday of Krishna falls on the 8th day of the
second half of the Shraavan month. Shivratri falls on the 13th day of
the second half of the month of Maha.
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