Apara Ekadashi is very important in Hinduism. Based on mythological beliefs, by keeping this fast on this Ekadashi, the devotees attain great benefit and all sins of the Vratis are destroyed. This fast is kept on the Ekadashi date of Jyeshtha Krishna Paksha.
This Ekadashi is also called Achala Ekadashi. By observing this fast, the grace of Lord Vishnu and Mother Lakshmi always stays on the devotees. It's believed that just as Ganga bathing on Makar Sankranti and bathing in Kashi at the time of Shivaratri, one attains virtue, similarly, fasting on Apara Ekadashi is also achieved.
Here is the significance of this day
According to scholars, due to the effect of fasting of Apara Ekadashi, all sins of Brahman killing, ghost vagina, condemnation of others, and many others. are removed. It's believed that by observing this Ekadashi, one gets heaven. It's believed that by reciting 'Vishnushastranam' on this day, devotees obtain the special grace of Shri Hari Vishnu, the follower of the universe.Significance of Apara Ekadashi
The advantage of Apara Ekadashi is immense. It's mentioned that by keeping this Ekadashi, all the sins of a person are destroyed. It's believed that reciting 'Vishnushastranam' on this day brings special blessings of Shri Hari Vishnu, the follower of the world. Those who are not fasting on Ekadashi should also worship Lord Vishnu on this day and shouldn't consume rice.Apara Ekadashi Puja Vidhi
- Follow the rules of fasting a day before Ekadashi.
- On the day of Apara Ekadashi, get up in Brahma Muhurta and clean the home.
- After this, take clean clothes after bathing and take a vow.
- Now, light a lamp in front of the statue, picture, or calendar of Lord Vishnu and Balarama in the temple of the home.
- After this, offer Akshat, flowers, seasonal fruits, coconut, and nuts to the statue of Vishnu.
- While worshiping Vishnu, keep Tulsi leaves.
- After this, perform aarti of Shri Hari Vishnu by offering incense.
- Now provide water to Suryadev.
- Hear or tell the story of Ekadashi.
- Do fasting on Nirjala on the day of fasting.
- In the night, light a lamp of cow's ghee near Tulsi.
- Should not sleep at night. Prayers to God should be done.
- At the time of Parana the next day, give a Brahmin or poor food as much as possible and give away Dakshina.
- After this, take food and water and fast it.
Apara Ekadashi Vrat Katha
There are numerous about Apara Ekadashi. Based on a legend there was a really nonsecular king named mahidhwaj in a state nearly as good as king mahidhwaj was his youthful brother vajradhwaj was equally sinful vajradhwaj used to hate madhwaja and saved plotting to kill him.As soon as he is profitable in his plan and kills mahidhwaj and throws him into the forest and begins ruling himself now attributable to premature loss of life mahidvaj has to stay the lifetime of a phantom he lives on a peepal tree.
After his loss of life, the folks had been saddened by his vicious brother within the state in addition to now mahidhwaj additionally used to harm the one that got here as a ghost however say the great fortune of his virtuous works that an unseen sage was passing by there.
He realizes that a ghost is attempting to tease him. Along with his energy, he noticed him and began eager about tips on how to enhance his future. First, he caught the phantom and taught him the lesson of goodness then saved Apara Ekadashi fast for his salvation and took the decision.
According to another legend, once a king built a very beautiful garden in his kingdom. There were so many beautiful flowers in this garden that even the gods could not live with out being attracted and they would steal the flowers from the garden.
The king was upset with the theft, and all efforts to save the constantly desolate garden seemed to fail. Now the Rajpurohits were remembered. Everyone has guessed that if any human being can not have the courage of some divine energy, he urged that the flowers which we offer at the feet of Lord Shri Hari should be put around the garden. Let's see if the matter is made or not.
The gods and nymphs came as usual, but unfortunately, an apsara fell on the flower offered to Lord Vishnu, ending all her virtues and she couldn't fly with the other companions. As soon as daybreak, the king was informed about seeing this unique woman.
The king too turned enchanted after seeing it apsara confessing his crime narrated the complete story and repented of his actions then the king stated what can we show you help you. Then he stated that if any maintain the fast of Jyeshta Krishna Ekadashi and donate his advantage to me then I can return.