Udaipur (Udaipur Kiran), June 26: Narayan Seva Sansthan observed Nirjala Ekadashi with devotion, dedication and a spirit of service. On the occasion, specially-abled beneficiaries and their family members who had arrived from different states for free surgeries and artificial limb fittings were served fruits and sweet meals. The programme also conveyed the message of service, spirituality and self-reflection.
Addressing the “Apno Se Apni Baat” programme, Sansthan President Prashant Agrawal said that Nirjala Ekadashi is not merely about remaining without food or water but an opportunity to bring the soul closer to God. Explaining the meaning of Upvas, he said that ‘Up’ means near and ‘Vas’ means to reside, making the true meaning of fasting to live closer to the Almighty.
He said Nirjala Ekadashi is also a means to recognise and overcome one’s inner desires. According to him, a true fast is one that brings positive change, purifies thoughts and strengthens one’s spiritual connection. While thirst for water ends in a day, the desires for wealth, status, attachment and ego can keep a person restless throughout life if left unchecked.
Agrawal said that observing Nirjala Ekadashi brings the spiritual merit of all twenty-four Ekadashis observed during the year. He urged the specially-abled participants to seek devotion, love and blessings from God, adding that complete surrender to the Almighty brings greater rewards than expected.
He also said that just as gold shines after passing through fire, hardships make a person stronger and more successful. Therefore, one should never turn away from faith or blame God during difficult times, as the Almighty always seeks the welfare of devotees.
During the interaction, he referred to the lives of Dhruva, Vidura, Draupadi, Jatayu, Shabari and Sudama, saying that they received divine blessings after enduring hardships.
On the occasion, Sansthan founder Kailash ‘Manav’ distributed fruits among patients at Seva Dham, while Directors Vandana Agrawal and Palak Agrawal distributed umbrellas, mangoes, water pots, clothes and slippers to women from Badi and nearby areas.
The programme also featured specially-abled beneficiaries from different parts of the country, including Bihar, Bhilwara, Agra, Gorakhpur and Ghaziabad, who shared their struggles, unwavering faith in God and how the free treatment had opened new opportunities in their lives.
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