Nirjala Ekadashi has special significance in Hindu religion. This Bhimseni Ekadashi Or Pandava Ekadashi Is also called. There is a religious belief that along with fasting on this day, it is also necessary to listen or read the story of Nirjala Ekadashi.
It is said that without the story, the full fruit of the fast is not achieved.
Nirjala Ekadashi fast story
According to the legend, Bhimsen was very fond of food among the Pandavas. They could not control their hunger. Maharishi Vedvyas had advised the Pandavas and Mother Kunti to keep fast on all the Ekadashis of the year, but it was extremely difficult for Bhimsen to fast twice every month.
One day Bhimsen said to Maharishi Vedvyas, “Gurudev, I am a devotee of Lord Vishnu, I also do charity and charity, but I cannot remain hungry. Please tell me some solution by which I can attain the virtue of all Ekadashi fasts.”
After listening to Bhima, Maharishi Ved Vyas said that if you want to get the results of all the Ekadashis of the year, then Ekadashi of Shukla Paksha of Jyeshtha month Observe a waterless fast. On this day, not only food but also water will have to be sacrificed and Lord Vishnu will have to be remembered throughout the day.
Maharishi told that the person who observes Nirjala Ekadashi fast on this one day with devotion and regularly, gets the same virtuous results as 24 Ekadashis of the year.
Bhimsen followed the orders of Vedvyas ji and observed a strict waterless fast. Lord Vishnu was pleased with his devotion and he received virtue equal to the fasting of all Ekadashis. Since then this fast Bhimseni Ekadashi Also became famous by the name of.
Importance of Nirjala Ekadashi
There is a religious belief that by fasting on Nirjala Ekadashi, one gets special blessings of Lord Vishnu. This fast is considered to provide freedom from sins, happiness, prosperity and salvation. Those devotees who observe fast, worship and listen to the story regularly, get special virtuous results.
What to do on fasting days?
- Worship Lord Vishnu and Mother Lakshmi.
- Chant the mantra “Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya”.
- Recite Vishnu Sahasranama.
- Donate water, fruits, clothes and food to the needy.
- Be sure to listen or recite the Nirjala Ekadashi fast story.
breaking of fast
Ekadashi fast is broken with rituals on Dwadashi date. Before Parana, worshiping Lord Vishnu and donating to Brahmins or the needy is considered auspicious.