Why shouldn’t ‘rice’ be eaten on Ekadashi, you will be surprised to know the reason

Ekadashi Tithi: Ekadashi day is considered best for worshiping Vishnu. Lord Shri Hari Vishnu is worshiped on this day. Eating rice is prohibited on this day. If you eat rice on the day of Ekadashi, then it is considered equal to eating meat. But do you know the reason behind this, why one should refrain from eating rice on the day of Ekadashi.

According to the legend, Maharishi Medha sacrificed his own body to save himself from the wrath of Maa Bhagwati, after which the parts of his body got absorbed in the mother earth. That day was Ekadashi Tithi. It is said that Maharishi Medha was born on earth in the form of rice and barley, that is why rice and barley are considered to be living beings, so rice is not eaten on Ekadashi. It is believed that eating rice on the day of Ekadashi is considered like consuming the flesh and blood of Maharishi Medha.

There is also a scientific reason for not eating rice on the day of Ekadashi. It is believed that the amount of water in rice is more, while the moon has more effect on water and the moon is the factor of the mind. By eating rice, the amount of water in the body increases, due to which the mind becomes distracted and fickle. Due to fickleness of the mind, there is an obstacle in following the rules of the fast. This is the reason why things made of rice should be avoided on the day of Ekadashi.

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