Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 24.342
Observe Ekādaśī with care
“You should recommend the avoidance of mixed Ekādaśī and the performance of pure Ekādaśī. You should also describe the fault in not observing Ekādaśī. One should be very careful as far as these items are concerned. If one is not careful, one will be negligent in executing devotional service.
What the purport teaches
- Mixed Ekādaśī should be avoided, and pure Ekādaśī should be observed.
- The fault in not observing Ekādaśī should also be described.
- These matters require great care. Carelessness leads to negligence in executing devotional service.
Try this today
Ask a devotee how to identify pure Ekādaśī rather than guessing.
Ask yourself
What could help you approach Ekādaśī with greater care?
Carry the question through the day, then answer it in your own words before sleep.
The study points are short summaries drawn from Śrīla Prabhupāda's translation and purport; the practice and question are plain words for trying the verse today.