Hari Vasara
Literal Meaning
Hari's quarter-day
Etymology & Sanskrit Root
Sanskrit, from 'Hari' (Vishnu) + 'vasara' (day, period): the first quarter of the Dvadashi tithi following an Ekadashi fast.
Spiritual Insight & Context
Tradition holds Hari Vasara still belongs to Vishnu's own Ekadashi vigil, so breaking a fast during this window, even on the following day, is said to forfeit the fast's merit; devotees wait for it to pass before taking Parana.