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No, consuming rice, wheat, barley, and all other grains is strictly forbidden on Ekadashi. Devotees should only consume a Satvik diet consisting of fruits, milk, sabudana, and root vegetables like potatoes.

Traditionally, No. It is a day of rest for machines and tools. Using them on this day is considered disrespectful. However, in modern corporate settings, people often perform a symbolic puja of their laptop/vehicle and continue work.

It will be difficult. Rahu represents diplomacy, strategy, and the ability to handle controversy. Without a strong Rahu, a politician may be too honest or naive to survive the cunning nature of modern politics.

Rahu rules "illusion" (Maya). When negative, it clouds the judgment, creates obsessive thoughts, and leads to insomnia or paranoia. This is often a karmic mechanism to force the individual to make mistakes.