January 18th(2023), is Magha Maasa Krishna Paksha Ekadashi, also popularly known as "Shattila Ekadashi". While Ekadashi is devoted to Lord Mahavishnu, on this day, performing Dana and Dharma takes predominance. "Til" or Sesame is considered that one item that is organically connected to ancestors. The Shattila also means offering Dana in the name of 6 ancestors, 3 from each of the parent's sides.
It is believed that the devotees, who donate sesame seeeds (Til) on the sacred day of Shattila Ekadashi, gets salvation and directly go to the Vaikunth Dha
It is also believed that Til should be used in six different types of ways on the day. That is why the Ekadasi got the name Shattila - six types of til.
Six Different Use of Til - Sesame on Shattila Ekadashi
Take bath by mixing Til in water.
Apply Til paste on face and hands and wash it away.
Offer Til to Bhagavan while doing puja. (black til should be used)
Offer Til in Havan.
Eat Til as food.
Donate Til (black til should be used).
Significance
Sat-tila Ekadasi takes place in North India during winter season and Sesame seeds is considered to be highly beneficial during the period.Til is full of calcium And minerals . Til oil pacifies vat and kapha doshas of body .
Research shows that,
👉It has antioxidant, ant inflammatory, antibacterial properties that makes them fight against bacterial infections.
👉It also produces detoxifying effect which will keep skin warm and fresh. It is very effective in repairing damaged cells and improves blood circulation.
👉As it prevents the skin cells from oxidation and improves rejuvenation and thus slows down ageing process of the skin.
👉It maintains good cholesterol and lowers bad cholesterol.
We do not fast for pleasing God. Fasting is done for ourselves, for our own body detox, for cleansing the body. - Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
It is believed that if you fast on Ekadashi and then on Full Moon day, you will not have any illnesses.
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