My Experience with Ekadashi Puja and How It Changed My Month

I want to share something simple but very special from my life. Last month, I decided to follow Ekadashi Puja properly. Earlier, I used to hear from elders that Ekadashi fast and puja bring peace, focus, and blessings of Bhagwan Vishnu. But honestly, I never took it very seriously. This time, I thought, “Let me try it with full faith for one month and see what happens.”

I didn’t expect any big change, but what I experienced actually surprised me. It made my month smoother, calmer, and much more positive.


Why I Decided to Do Ekadashi Puja

Life felt a little messy. Too many things were happening at the same time—work pressure, small arguments at home, overthinking, and low energy.

I wanted something simple that could bring peace without taking too much time.

Many people told me that Ekadashi helps in:

    • clearing the mind

    • giving mental strength

    • blessing you with good thoughts

    • bringing balance in life

So I decided to try it myself.

How I Did the Ekadashi Puja

I kept everything very simple.

I woke up early, took a bath, lit a diya, and prayed to Bhagwan Narayana. I chanted “Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya” and read a small Ekadashi story.

Food-wise, I kept it light with fruits, water, and simple vrat food.

There was nothing fancy.

Just a very peaceful morning and a calm mind.

What I Felt During the Day

This part was surprising for me.

✔ My mind felt very calm

Usually my thoughts run non-stop, but on Ekadashi day, the mind slowed down. It felt light and peaceful.

✔ My energy was steady

Even with light food, I didn’t feel weak. Instead, I felt more active.

✔ I felt more grateful

Small things felt beautiful—a clean room, sunlight, a cup of water, everything felt peaceful.

✔ My focus increased

I completed more work than usual and felt less irritated.

Ekadashi day became like a small break from all chaos.

How Ekadashi Changed My Entire Month

After following it for a few weeks, I noticed clear changes:

1. Less stress and overthinking

My mind didn’t get stuck on small problems. I started taking things easily.

2. Better control over emotions

I reacted less. I listened more. I felt more patient.

3. More positive energy at home

Even my family noticed that the atmosphere felt lighter.

4. Good things started happening naturally

Work felt smoother.

Tasks got completed faster.

Financial and personal matters became clearer.

5. A strong spiritual feeling

I felt more connected to the divine. Just doing a simple puja twice a month made a big difference.


How I Started Doing It Through JyotirGamaya

One Ekadashi, I was busy and couldn’t do the puja properly at home.

So I booked Ekadashi Puja online through JyotirGamaya.

Their pandits performed the puja with proper mantras, and I watched it LIVE.

The best thing was:

    • They took my name and gotra for sankalpa

    • I got prasadam

    • The puja felt very peaceful

If someone wants to follow Ekadashi regularly but doesn't know mantras or doesn’t have a pandit nearby, this option really helps.

Final Thoughts

Sometimes, small spiritual habits make a huge difference.

Ekadashi Puja became one such habit for me.

It made my month calmer, happier, and more meaningful.

I didn’t do anything big—just a simple puja and a light fast. But the effect was strong and positive.

If you feel stressed, confused, or stuck, try following Ekadashi for one month.

Do it with a clean heart.

You may also feel the same peace and clarity that I experienced.

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