Brahma Vaivarta Purana
Description of the Ekädaçi Vow
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ENGLISH TRANSLATION
71.O self-satisfied Lord, please accept these many kinds of delicious and sweet nectar. 72.O master of the kings of the demigods, please accept this golden sacred thread made by the best of artists. 73.O son of Nanda, please accept these glittering ornaments of priceless jewels, ornaments for every limb. 74.O friend of the poor, please accept this auspicious perfume suitable for all auspicious ceremonies. 75.O Supreme Personality of Godhead, please accept this pleasing Viñëu oil, fragrant with dhätri and çriphala leaves, and desired by all. 76.O master, please accept these betelnuts, fragrant with camphor and other scents, desired by all, and now offered by me to You. 77.O beloved of the gopis, please accept this jewel cup of delicious sweet honey pleasing to all. 78.O killer of Madhu, please accept this pure, clear, and fragrant Yamunä water for äcamana. 79.After presenting these sixteen offerings, the cheerful devotee should carefully offer a flower garland with the following mantra. 80.O master, please accept this garland of many kinds of flowers on a fine thread, a garland that is the best of ornaments.
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