To conclude the Ekadashi Vrat, one can take a bath the next morning (Dwadasi), worship Lord Vishnu, and break the fast during the Parana hour, which varies per Dwadasi.<\/span><\/p>

Fresh and dried fruits, vegetables, nuts and nut oils, milk, coconut, cassava, potato, sweet potato, buckwheat, olive, sugar, rock salt, pepper, ginger, and so on are permitted on Ekadashi.<\/span><\/p>

All grains, peas, beans, tulsi, tamarind, custard, sesame seeds, mustard, salt, baking soda, baking powder, asafoetida, cloves, fenugreek, cardamom, nutmeg, fennel, and other spices should be avoided.<\/span><\/p>

To reap the full benefits of Ekadashi Vrat, one should fast completely or eat just water. A devotee might break the Ekadashi fast by eating fruits and slowly rehydrating the body. Those who are unable to fast completely due to medical reasons may consume a single meal of authorized items such as fruits, roots, milk, almonds, and so on.<\/span><\/p>

The main purpose of fasting is to ingest just what is absolutely necessary. Chanting prayers engages the mind, preventing it from succumbing to the demands or temptations of the body and senses. Those who are new to Ekadashi Vrat might attempt to complete a shorter fast. He\/she may eat a single meal of authorized foods or Anukalpa (the non-grain Ekadashi prasad). By completing the shorter fasts successfully, one might progressively gain the strength and willpower needed to observe a water fast or a total fast. Devotees who observe a severe fast should not be proud of their accomplishments or try to flaunt their austerities. The propensity to talk about austerity should be managed and avoided.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t