March 15 is the Ekadashi date of Krishna Paksha of Chaitra month and the fast of Papmochani Ekadashi will be observed on this day. Ekadashi fast has special significance in Hindu religion. This fast frees one from sins committed knowingly or unknowingly. According to religious beliefs, observing fast on this Ekadashi brings special blessings of Lord Vishnu. In Sanatan Dharma, Ekadashi fast is considered to have special religious and spiritual significance.
It is believed that fasting on Ekadashi purifies both the mind and body and the person attains spiritual peace. In the scriptures, Ekadashi has been described as the best among all the fasts. It is said in mythological texts that there is no human being in the world who has not committed some mistake or sin at some time or the other. In such a situation, fasting on Papmochini Ekadashi is considered to liberate one from those sins. Therefore, special importance has been given to observing this fast with devotion and devotion.
worship lord vishnu
It is prescribed to worship the four-armed form of Lord Vishnu on the day of Papamochini Ekadashi. A devotee observing fast should eat sattvik food only once on Dashami Tithi and should remember Lord Vishnu while keeping his mind controlled. On the day of Ekadashi, take bath in the morning and wear clean and light colored clothes. After this, take a resolution in your mind to fast. Bathe the idol or picture of Lord Vishnu with Panchamrit and apply yellow sandalwood. After this, offer yellow flowers and perform Aarti by lighting incense sticks and lamps. After the puja, read the story of the fast and keep meditating on Lord Vishnu throughout the day. Chanting the mantra “Om Namo Bhagwate Vasudevaya” as much as possible on this day is considered very fruitful. Besides, reciting Vishnu Sahasranama at home is also considered very auspicious.
What to do on Papamochini Ekadashi is fruitful
Chanting mantras while worshiping Lord Vishnu on the day of Papamochini Ekadashi is considered to have special significance. After morning bath, bathe Lord Vishnu with Panchamrit and offer yellow sandalwood and yellow flowers. Chant the mantra of Lord Vishnu “Om Namo Bhagwate Vasudevaya” throughout the day.
donate
Donating on the day of Papamochini Ekadashi is also considered very auspicious. On this day, food, fruits, sweets, clothes, books or other useful items can be donated to Brahmins or needy people. By donating food, there is never any shortage of happiness, prosperity and wealth in the house.
Special importance of lamp donation
According to the scriptures, donating a lamp on the day of Papamochini Ekadashi is considered extremely virtuous. On this day, remembering Lord Vishnu, a lamp should be lit in a temple, holy river, lake or under a Tulsi and Peepal tree. This is believed to remove negativity and darkness present in life.
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