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    Mauni ekadashi importance

    9 months ago 93

    Mauni Ekadashi is a vrata observed in Hindu bhakti traditions, particularly among Vaishnavas, where devotees observe fasting and often keep silence (mauna) on the Ekadashi day.

    In Jainism, there is no scriptural or canonical teaching about Mauni Ekadashi. It is not a Jain festival or observance. Jain practices of fasting and ascetic discipline are:

    • Paryushan and Das Lakshana in the Shvetambar and Digambar traditions, which are the major annual periods of ethical reflection, fasting, and renunciation.
    • Other Jain fasts and vrata tied to tithi (lunar days) or specific vows, but they are distinct from Hindu Mauni Ekadashi.

    If you are seeking Jain guidance on fasting, self-control, or silence as a spiritual practice within Jainism, I can share authentic Jain meanings and references.

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