Significance of Eleventh day
The Eleventh day plays a significant role across various religious traditions, particularly in Hinduism. In Jainism, it marks spiritual observances like the appearance of Lord Nami's omniscience and significant lunar calendar events. Vaishnavism highlights the day for fasting and rituals associated with Nanda Jee. Puranic texts outline its relevance for holy practices, including the Chaturmasyam Vrata and observance of Ekadashi. In historical context, it symbolizes ritual importance at the end of the Shravan month and significant activities in Kartik.
In Dutch: Elfde dag
In Finnish: Yhdestoista päivä
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Buddhist concept of 'Eleventh day'
The Eleventh day in Buddhism signifies a moment of importance, marked by an expiation of an offense involving forfeiture, which is acknowledged at sunrise, reflecting the tradition of accountability and renewal.
From: Vinaya Pitaka (4): Parivara
(1) A day of significance, where an offence of expiation involving forfeiture is noted at sunrise.[1]
Hindu concept of 'Eleventh day'
The Eleventh day in Hinduism, significant for fasting and rituals, marks opportunities for spiritual benefits, including honoring ancestors and worshiping Lord Vishnu, while fostering liberation and auspiciousness in religious observances throughout the lunar calendar.
From: Skanda Purana
(1) A specific day in the lunar calendar that holds significance for performing holy rituals.[2] (2) A specific day in the Lunar calendar significant for religious observances.[3] (3) A specific day in the bright half of Ashvina when devotees should begin the Karttika vow.[4] (4) The day on which the offering of germinating seeds should be performed in the North-East during the festival.[5] (5) A significant time in the lunar calendar noted for its auspiciousness, particularly associated with the worship of Lord Krishna.[6]
From: Garuda Purana
(1) The specific day when the Rishis are worshipped.[7] (2) Refers to the specific days in both the light and dark fortnights dedicated to fasting as part of Ekadashi observance.[8] (3) A significant day within the lunar fortnight when the Ekadasi Vrata is observed, regarded as especially sacred.[9] (4) The specific day on which the Chaturmasyam Vrata should first be undertaken, marking the start of the observance.[10]
From: Agni Purana
(1) A specific day following which fasting occurs, marking the beginning of the Kaumudavrata.[11] (2) The specific day in the bright fortnight during which the Bhishmapancaka vow should be performed.[12] (3) A specific time when giving a lamp brings about joy and rewards in heaven.[13]
From: Brahma Purana
(1) A specific day of fasting and observation recommended for devotees as part of their religious practices.[14] (2) The specific day on which a person is encouraged to fast and perform religious observances to attain the greatest region of Vishnu.[15]
From: Shiva Purana
(1) The specific day marked for performing the ascetic rites after a person's death.[16]
From: Padma Purana
(1) The day following the tenth day, during which specific rituals and worship associated with the Vijaya Ekadashi are performed.[17]
From: Gautami Mahatmya
(1) The specific day in the bright lunar fortnight on which fasting and bathing in Ganika Sangama is said to lead to attaining the everlasting region.[18]
From: Markandeya Purana
(1) On the eleventh day, an assiduous worshipper may aim to gain all the Vedas.[19]
From: Apastamba Dharma-sutra
(1) The reward for this day includes the acquisition of black iron, tin, and lead.[20]
From: Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi
(1) A specified day on which there is no impurity, as emphasized in the verse.[21]
From: Prem Sagar (English translation)
(1) The significant day of the lunar fortnight when Nanda Jee is fasting and engaging in spiritual practices.[22]
Jain concept of 'Eleventh day'
The Eleventh day in Jainism holds spiritual significance, marked by the moon's conjunction with the Magha star, the appearance of Lord Nami's omniscience, and rituals connected to Queen Prabhavati's daughter's birth, emphasizing timing's importance in rituals.
From: Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra
(1) A significant day marked by the conjunction of the moon with the Magha star.[23] (2) A specific time referenced, indicating the significance of timing in spiritual or ritual practices.[24] (3) The specific day on which the Lord Nami's omniscience appeared.[25] (4) The specific day in the bright half of Marga when the daughter was born to Queen Prabhavati.[26] (5) Refers to the specific day in the lunar calendar significant for its spiritual associations and rituals.[27]
The concept of Eleventh day in local and regional sources
The Eleventh day, particularly in Ashadh and Kartik, is significant for Vithoba's pilgrimage, religious observance by Vaishnavas, Kabir's promise to worship, and marking the end of shravan, highlighting its ritual importance in the lunar calendar.
From: Bhaktavijaya: Stories of Indian Saints
(1) A specific time in the lunar calendar, particularly in the month of Kartik, which Kabir promises to visit and worship the deity.[28] (2) A significant day in the month of Kartik (November) noted for fasting and religious observance, specifically honored by Vaishnavas.[29] (3) A specific day in the months of Ashadh (July) and Kartik (November) when Vithoba traditionally embarks on a pilgrimage to Pandhari.[30]
From: Folk Tales of Gujarat (and Jhaverchand Meghani)
(1) The specific day in the lunar calendar marking the end of the shravan month, associated with ritual significance.[31]