Ekadashi of Krishna Paksha of Kartik month is noticed as Rama Ekadashi fasting. This Ekadashi, which comes 4 days earlier than Deepawali, is known as Rama Ekadashi after the name of Lakshmi. As a result of this, Mahapapas like Brahmana are also removed.
On this day, by worshiping Lord Vishnu, Naivedya is offered and offerings are made by doing Aarti. Based on belief, all sins are destroyed by the effect of this fast. This fast is considered auspicious and auspicious for fortunate ladies.
Significance of Rama Ekadashi
Based on the Puranas, Rama Ekadashi fast gives the same results as Kamadhenu and Chintamani. This fast increases prosperity and prosperity. Lakshmiji is happy by observing this fast. Based on the Padma Purana, the fasting of Rama Ekadashi also will get the blessings of Lord Vishnu. Due to which all types of sins are eradicated. Vishnu lok is attained after death.
Importance of Rama Ekadashi
According to the description mentioned in Padma Purana, this Ekadashi fulfills all desires of people. By fasting on this day, all the sins of a person gets destroyed and she/he attains virtuous results. It also overcomes their food and money problems and brings prosperity in their lives.
Rama Ekadashi Puja Vidhi
- After getting up early in the morning on Rama Ekadashi and taking a shower, then take a resolution to fast.
- Take a resolution in keeping with the way in which you possibly can fast, just like – if you wish to stay healthy for the whole day or if you want to make a time for fruit.
- After this, worship Lord Krishna in a legal manner.
- If you can’t do the puja your self then call a qualified Brahmin for worship.
- Then offer it to God and distribute the offerings to the devotees.
- Similarly, worship Lord Vishnu and Lakshmiji in the evening as well.
- At night, sit near the idol of God and recite Shrimad Bhagwat or Gita.
- Invite the Brahmins the next day.
- After giving food to the Brahmins, give them alms and depart with respect.
- Take food only after that. If you offer Makhan and Mishri to God, it will be very good.
Rama Ekadashi Vrat Katha
Muchukunda named king whose friendship was with Devraj Indra, Yama, Varuna, Kubera, and Vibhishan. He was very religious and truthful. Everybody was joyful in his kingdom. He had a daughter named Chandrabhaga, who was married to King Chandrasen’s son Shobhan. One day Shobhan came to his brother-in-law’s home, coincidentally it was Ekadashi.
Shobhan determined to keep Ekadashi fast. Chandrabhaga anxious about how her husband would endure hunger? His father’s orders in this matter were very strict. All within the state used to keep Ekadashi fast and nobody used to eat food. Shobhan wanted to know from his spouse any such solution, in order that his fast can also be completed and he doesn’t have any trouble, but Chandrabhaga couldn’t think of any such solution.
Shobhan kept fast by abandoning himself from destiny. But he couldn’t bear starvation, thirst and died. This made Chandrabhaga very sad. She didn’t sati because of her father’s opposition. On the other hand, Shobhan received an excellent Devnagar on the summit of Mandarachal mountain under the effect of Rama Ekadashi fast. All means of opulence were available there.
The Gandharvas used to praise him and the nymphs were engaged in his service. One day when King Muchukund came to Mount Mandarachal, he noticed the glory of his son-in-law. When she came back to her city and told the whole situation to Chandrabhaga, she was very happy. She turned to her husband and lived happily.
