Those who eat food on Ekadashi are equal to dog's excrement, the lowest of people. But hear the glory of this sacred vow: those who observe it with discipline, who sing and listen to the praises of Hari, become equal to Vishnu himself. One who chews betel during the impure period falls into the grip of mighty Death and cannot escape. One who indulges in luxurious beds and the company of women invites a wasting disease that persists through lifetimes. One who neither goes to Hari's kirtan nor lets others go bears sins so heavy they would dwarf even Mount Meru. Says Tuka, Yama's servants punish such a one who has broken the vow of Ekadashi.

Those who eat and drink on Ekadashi are like the dung of a dog, the lowest of men. But hear the greatness of this vow: those who keep it faithfully, who sing and listen to the kirtan of Hari, become equal to Vishnu himself. One who takes betel and pan in the impure time is caught by mighty Death and does not get free of his hand. One who gives himself to soft beds and pleasures and the company of women earns a wasting disease, a strong sickness that follows through births. One who neither goes to Hari's kirtan himself nor lets anyone else go, know that his sin is so great it makes mighty Mount Meru look small. The servants of Yama punish such a man and make him their own. Tuka says: this is for one who has broken the vow of Ekadashi.