Shattila Ekadashi Vrat Katha: This time the fast of Shattila Ekadashi will be observed on Wednesday, 14 January. There is also a story related to this fast, which the Vrati (one observing the fast) must listen to. Only then does he get the full benefits of this fast.
Shattila Ekadashi Vrat Katha In Hindi: Krishna Paksha Ekadashi of Magh month is called Shattila Ekadashi. In this fast, there is a rule to use sesame seeds for 6 purposes, hence it is named Shattila. The importance and story of this fast was told by Lord Krishna himself to Arjun. This time this fast will be observed on 14th January. There is also a story related to this fast which the Vrati (one observing the fast) must listen to, only then he gets the full benefits of the fast. Read further the interesting story of Shattila Ekadashi…
Story of Shattila Ekadashi (Shattila Ekadashi Katha)
Once upon a time there lived a Brahmin woman in a city. She lived religiously and observed all the fasts that came from time to time. His body had become very thin due to fasting. But he never donated food etc. She thought that only by fasting she would attain Vaikuntha world.
One day a beggar came to that Brahmin woman’s house wanting food grains. But the Brahmin woman gave him clods of mud instead of grains. After death, when she went to heaven, she found a beautiful house under a mango tree but it was completely empty. Seeing that there was nothing to eat at home, he asked God the reason for this.
Then God said, ‘You have never donated food to anyone, hence there is no food item in your house.’ The Brahmin woman felt very remorseful for her actions. Seeing this, God told him, “You go to your home and when the gods and goddesses come to see you, ask them the importance and rules of Shattila Ekadashi fast.”
The Brahmin woman did the same and learned the rules and importance of Shattila Ekadashi from the Dev women. Later, when Shattila Ekadashi came, the Brahmini observed the fast as per the method prescribed by the deity women. By doing this the Brahmin’s body became healthy. His house was filled with grains and other things and all his sins were also destroyed.
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