Jaya Ekadashi is highly revered in Hindu religion. It mainly falls in the Shukla Paksha of Magh month. It is believed that those who worship Lord Vishnu with full devotion on this day are liberated from the sins committed unknowingly. The main belief behind celebrating this Ekadashi is “liberation”. In particular, it is considered to get rid of ‘vampire vagina’ or negative mental states. Jaya Ekadashi will be celebrated on 29 January.
According to mythological beliefs, if someone is heading towards downfall due to his mistakes, then fasting on Jaya Ekadashi provides him spiritual peace. That is why it is not considered just a religious ritual but an opportunity to better oneself mentally and spiritually.
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Why is it celebrated?
According to mythological beliefs, Gandharva and Apsara named Pushpavati lived in the court of Indra mentioned in Padma Purana. Due to some mistakes made by both of them, Indra got angry and threw them out of heaven and cursed them to become vampires.
After this both of them started living in the Himalayas. Coincidentally, on the day of Magh Shukla Ekadashi, due to extreme cold and sorrow, he ate only fruits and flowers and could not sleep the whole night. Unknowingly he completed the fast of ‘Jaya Ekadashi’. Due to the virtue of this fast, he was freed from the vampire form and returned to his divine form. Since then this fast is celebrated for freedom from suffering.
Importance of Jaya Ekadashi
- There is a belief that if you want to atone for your sins then you should observe this fast. It has been considered like an expiation.
- This fast is considered helpful in removing bad thoughts and mental disorders.
- Many people also observe this fast for the peace of their ancestors.
fasting and worship method
- After taking bath in the morning, light a lamp in front of Lord Vishnu and take a pledge to fast.
- The ‘Sridhar’ form of Lord Vishnu is worshipped. Offer them yellow flowers, incense, lamp and Panchamrit.
- Must offer Tulsi leaves to God, because without Tulsi the worship of Lord Vishnu is considered incomplete.
- One should not sleep on the night of Ekadashi but should instead chant kirtan or mantra.
- The next day i.e. on Dwadashi, break the fast only after providing food to a Brahmin or a needy person.
What to do and what not to do?
- Consumption of rice is completely prohibited on the day of Ekadashi because it is believed that on this day the mind becomes restless due to the high amount of water in rice.
- One should stay away from garlic, onion and tamasic food on this day.
Note: The things written in this news are based on religious and local beliefs. We do not confirm this.
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