Varuthini Ekadashi Vrat Katha: Ekadashi of Krishna Paksha of Vaishakh month is called Varuthini Ekadashi. The importance of this Ekadashi has been mentioned in many religious texts. There is also a story related to this Ekadashi, without listening to which one cannot get the full benefit of this fast.
Varuthini Ekadashi fasting story in Hindi: Ekadashi date is considered very sacred in Hindu religion. Ekadashi fast is observed in both the fortnights (Shukla and Krishna) of every month. Every Ekadashi fast has a different name, importance and story told in religious texts. Of these, Ekadashi of Krishna Paksha of Vaishakh month is called Varuthini Ekadashi. There is also an interesting story related to this Ekadashi. It is important to listen to this story to get the full benefits of fasting. Read further the interesting story of Varuthini Ekadashi fast…
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Varuthini Ekadashi fasting story. Varuthini Ekadashi Story In Hindi
In ancient times, there was a mighty king named Mandhata. Everyone was happy in his kingdom. When he grew old, he abandoned his royal duties and went to the forest to do penance. One day when he was doing penance, a bear attacked him. Due to his penance, King Mandhata was unable to do anything.
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The bear caught hold of one of his legs and started dragging him, but still King Mandhata did not give up his penance and started remembering Lord Vishnu in his mind. When the bear was about to kill King Mandhata, Lord Vishnu appeared there and saved his life from the bear. Seeing this, King Mandhata was very happy.
King Mandhata asked, ‘If I have not committed any sin in this life, then why did this happen to me?’ Lord Vishnu said, ‘This is the result of your previous births. You observe fast on Varuthini Ekadashi of Vaishakh month. By doing this, all the sins of your previous births will be destroyed and you will also get your leg eaten by the bear.’
On the advice of Lord Vishnu, King Mandhata observed the fast of Varuthini Ekadashi with full devotion. Due to which his leg was completely cured and after his death he attained heaven. In this way, whoever observes the fast on Varuthini Ekadashi remains blessed by Lord Vishnu and gets salvation.
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