Ekadashi fasting is considered one of the most powerful spiritual practices to purify the mind, body, and karma. It is said that by sincerely observing a fast on Ekadashi — abstaining from grains, indulgence, and mental distractions — one creates a space for deep inner cleansing. The energy of Ekadashi Devi burns accumulated sins (pāpa) and negative impressions (sanskaras), allowing the soul to lighten its karmic burden and move closer to liberation. This sacred vrat, observed twice a month, aligns the devotee with sattva (purity), and even a single Ekadashi kept with full devotion is believed to equal the merit of many yajnas and pilgrimages.