Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 92
The Account of the Ekādaśī Vow Observed Throughout the Twelve Months
अयाचितं वापि चरेन्न त्यजेद्व्रतमीदृशम् ॥ ९२ ॥
ayācitaṃ vāpi carenna tyajedvratamīdṛśam || 92 ||
അയാചിത ഭിക്ഷകൊണ്ട് ജീവിക്കേണ്ടിവന്നാലും, ഇത്തരത്തിലുള്ള വ്രതം ഒരിക്കലും ഉപേക്ഷിക്കരുത്।
Narada (teaching within the Narada–Sanatkumara dialogue context)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: bhakti
Secondary Rasa: shanta
FAQs
It teaches steadfastness (dṛḍha-niścaya) in dharma: a vow is to be protected even under hardship, choosing simple sustenance over compromising one’s spiritual commitment.
By insisting that one should not abandon a sacred observance, it supports bhakti as consistent practice—devotion is proved by perseverance, not convenience.
It reflects kalpa-style ritual discipline: the practical rule that maintaining a vrata may require regulated living (such as accepting only unsolicited food) to avoid actions that weaken the vow.