Ekadashi retreat at Maatre, Jim Corbett

EkadashiThe body stills so the soul can speak.

Core PhilosophyThe Sacred 11th: Fast of Devotion

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Ekadashi is the sacred eleventh day of the lunar fortnight, occurring twice each month. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, it is a powerful day for spiritual purification and cleansing negative karma.

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According to scriptures like the Padma Purana and Brahma-vaivarta Purana, observing Ekadashi dissolves past sins and opens the path to Vaikuntha, the abode of Vishnu.

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The fast is not deprivation. It is a sacred pruning. When the body is given less to manage, the spirit has more room to breathe.

Practices& way of life

  • Ekadashi Vrat (fasting from grains)
  • Vishnu Sahasranama chanting
  • Tulsi Puja
  • Meditation and Mantra Japa
  • Bhagavat Katha and Satsang
  • Pranayama and Mudra
  • Kirtan and devotional singing
  • Sattvic light meals (no grains)
  • Herbal tea and Ayurvedic tonics
  • Silent contemplation

Who should attendcome as you are

Those seeking spiritual deepening, karmic cleansing, or simply a reset of body, mind, and energy.
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Benefitsof Ekadashi

Deeper Devotion

Fasting reduces bodily demands, redirecting energy into prayer, meditation, and chanting.

Karma Cleansing

Vedic scriptures hold that observing Ekadashi purifies accumulated negative karma.

Willpower & Discipline

Overcoming bodily urges cultivates mental discipline, patience, and inner strength.

Digestive Reset

Abstaining from grains gives the digestive tract a much-needed rest and boosts immunity.

Mental Clarity

Clearing the physical system wipes away distracting thoughts and sharpens mental focus.

Astrological Balance

Ekadashi sadhana soothes volatile Mars energy and balances karmic imbalances from Rahu and Ketu.

Improved Sleep

Fasting and spiritual practice on this day are believed to regulate sleep cycles and reduce dullness.

Increased Vigour

Avoiding heavy meals prevents sluggishness, making the body light and available for deep practice.

Ready to join us for Ekadashi?

Write to us and we will confirm the next available date.