Chaturmasa

[Vaidya N. Sundaram]

>  these two is equivalent to controlling all the senses. The tongue is
>  controlled by regulating the food intake by fasting, moderation in
>  eating, etc.

 I have often heard the greatness of observing the Ekadashi fast. Could
knowledgeable list members post on exactly what constitutes an Ekadashi
vratam. What are the rules of fasting. Completely giving up food, are you
allowed to eat the night before Ekadashi?  etc.

Thank you.

Vaidya.

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