Sacred vow and focused intention of the heart
From Sanskrit 'Sam' (together, harmonious) + 'Kalpa' (rule, intention, sacred will).
Made holding water and rice before worship to anchor the wandering mind into the present moment.
The Vedic Science of Sacred Resolve
From the Brahmavaivarta Purana, truthful King Harishchandra regains his kingdom, wife, and resurrected son by observing Aja Ekadashi.
The sacred story from the Brahmanda Purana of the Amla tree (Indian Gooseberry) created from Lord Vishnu's tears, granting salvation even to a sinful hunter in Phalguna Shukla Paksha.
Freeing a King's Spirit
The divine katha of Harishayani Ekadashi marking the beginning of the four sacred months of Chaturmas when Lord Vishnu rests upon Sheshanaga.
The divine katha from the Skanda Purana marking the awakening of Lord Vishnu after four months of Yoga Nidra, concluding Chaturmas and beginning Tulsi Vivah.