Mokshada Ekadashi is observed during the waxing phase of the moon in the month of November – December. The importance of this Ekadasi was narrated to Yudhishtira by Lord Krishna and is found in the Brahmanda Purana. Fasting and observing this Ekadasi helps in destroying all the sins. In 2013, the date of Mokshada Ekadashi is December 13. Ekadasi fasting is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is observed twice in every Hindu month.
There is a popular belief that observing Mokshada Ekadasi will help in granting heaven to dead forefathers. Legend has it that King Vaikanasa, a popular ruler, once had a dream that his father was in hell. The King found himself helpless as he could not help his father with all his power and riches. Soon he took the advice of Parvata Muni, who had the knowledge of past, present and future.
Parvata Muni found that the father of King Vaikanasa had committed some sins and as a result he was suffering in hell. To help his father the Saint asked him to observe Moksada Ekadasi.
Soon the king, his wife and relatives observed Mokshada Ekadashi and saved the King’s father from hell.
All the normal rules associated with Ekadasi fasting is observed on the day.
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9 comments:
what happens if you were born on this day??
I want to what will happen if someone will die on this day.....he will go to heaven.....? if yes then my friend is in heaven and i will be happy to hear that....plz post soon i m so excited....Thx....
Heaven and hell is here on this earth. Your friend has attained moksha and has merged with Vishnu that is the greatest merit of this day.
Srinivas Puttur
My Father died on mokshada ekadashi on nov. 28 2009 early morning between 5;30 ,6;00.due to cardiac arrest which was very shocking and sudden no symptoms . We were all very sad but when we knew the importance of this day now we are happy for my father. I am sort of nastik but i want to believe this one for my father.May his soul rest in peace.
Hi sir, My Love died on 30th september at 11pm. We were having fight at 10pm. I was saying getlost and all. He messaged me at 10:41pm that are "ARE U THERE??" i didnt bothered and slept. At 1:00am i had 4 missed calls. i was sleeping. i didnt bothered. Next morning i sent him message that we cant be together and all. His brother called me at afternoon dat my brother passed in road accident last night. All of a sudden everything was upside down. His family blamed me for his death. And i feel very unfortunate as i became the reason of death of a person whom i loved to my soul. I m depressed for all what happened with me and how i reacted to him at his last time. My friends says i am not the reason. It was all destined. I want him to forgive me and rest in peace. Can i keep this fast for him?
You can observe this Ekadasi fasting for his soul to rest in peace.
You should also do food donation for orphans and old people.
Thanku mam. I will surely.
Can i observe ekadhashi ,as finsh my 5th day of my menstural period on dhashami and 6th day on ekdhashi
You can observe this fast. It is routine to fast during periods.
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