The scientifically tempered human mind couldn’t accommodate the idea of Ekadashi fasting. But little research into this matter would reveal that such an intermittent fasting helps you detoxify your body and cleanse it for better health and of course spiritual understanding. In the Brahma-vaivarta Purana it is said that one who observes fasting on Ekadashi day is freed from all kinds of reactions to sinful activities and advances in pious life. Harivaasara as it is known, is a day very dear to Lord Krishna and those who observe the fast and spend their time in singing the glories of Lord and his pastimes are blessed manifold by him. On this auspicious day Lord is offered a different menu than the regular one, which includes fruits, nuts, vegetables, milk, yogurt etc. and the devotees honor this mahaprasadam.