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Apra Ekadashi Fast Benefits: Ekadashi fast has special significance in Hindu religion, but Apara Ekadashi of Krishna Paksha of Jyeshtha month has a different and deep history of its own. According to religious beliefs, by worshiping Lord Vishnu and observing fast on this day, a person attains infinite virtues. In the year 2026, this fast will be observed on Wednesday, May 13. According to mythology, this fast is directly related to the Pandavas and the most difficult phase of their lives. After all, why did Lord Krishna advise Yudhishthir to observe this fast? Let us know the unique secret behind this.
The mystery of Apara Ekadashi is related to Pandavas
After the Mahabharata war and during their exile, the Pandavas were going through many mental and spiritual crises. The Pandavas were filled with great guilt for having taken up arms against their own relatives and gurus on the battlefield. Apara Ekadashi, also known as Achala Ekadashi It is also said that he told about the immense virtue. Lord Shri Krishna said that this fast also eliminates the effects of grave sins like murder, blasphemy and evil spirits.
When the Pandavas had lost everything during their exile, they needed spiritual strength to regain their strength and lost honour. It is believed that due to the effect of this fast, a person attains immense wealth and fame. Padma Purana According to this, for the peace of mind of Pandavas and Draupadi, Lord Shri Krishna explained the rules of this fast so that they can free themselves from worldly bondages and move towards salvation. According to religious texts, due to the effect of this fast, Pandavas achieved victory in the Mahabharata war and ultimately attained salvation.
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Why is it called Apara Ekadashi?
Apara means limitless or immense. It is believed that the results of fasting, charity and worship done on this day are multiplied infinitely. This fast also has the power to eliminate the sins of a person’s previous births.
Religious importance of Apara Ekadashi
According to religious texts, worshiping Lord Vishnu on this day gives the same virtuous results as performing Ashwamedha Yagya. This fast is considered especially beneficial for those people who are facing repeated failure, financial crisis or mental stress in life. Keeping the fast of Apara Ekadashi destroys sins and brings happiness and prosperity in life.
Simple worship method for Apara Ekadashi fast
On this day, after waking up early in the morning and taking bath, take a resolution to fast. Install the idol or picture of Lord Vishnu in the home temple and offer yellow flowers, basil leaves, fruits and sweets to him. Chant Om Namo Bhagwate Vasudevaya mantra and keep fast throughout the day and perform aarti in the evening.
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