Devutthana Ekadashi Vrat Katha

Devutthan Ekadashi (Prabodhini Ekadashi) Vrat Katha is considered very sacred and important in Hinduism. This story is related to Lord Vishnu's awakening from Yog Nidra and the re-creation of religion and creation. Devutthan Ekadashi is celebrated on Ekadashi of Shukla Paksha of Kartik month. It is also called Vishnu Prabodhini or Devuthani Ekadashi.

Devutthan Ekadashi Vrat Katha

Once in ancient times, Mother Lakshmi asked Lord Vishnu, "Prabhu, why do you go into Yog Nidra for four months in a year? How do gods, humans, and the entire creation function without you at this time?" Lord Vishnu replied, "O Goddess, this Yog Nidra of mine is necessary for the balance of the creation. From Ashadha Shukla Ekadashi to Kartik Shukla Ekadashi, I remain in Yog Nidra. At this time, the operation of the creation runs on the strength of religion, penance, and the faith of devotees. But when I wake up, all works and rituals attain perfection.” When Lord Vishnu went into a four-month yogic sleep, the terror of demons increased. Dharma and yagnas stopped, and there was imbalance in the creation. The gods sought help from Lord Shiva and Brahma Ji. Both of them asked them to be patient and told that Lord Vishnu would awaken on Kartik Shukla Ekadashi. At the appointed time, when Kartik Shukla Ekadashi arrived, all the gods together awakened Lord Vishnu. They invoked Lord Vishnu by blowing conch, bell, and chanting Vedic mantras. Lord Vishnu awakened and blessed all the gods. He said, “Whoever observes fast on this day will attain my supreme abode. From this day onwards, marriages, yagnas, and auspicious works can be resumed.” Thus, the festival of Devotthan Ekadashi became a symbol of Lord Vishnu’s awakening and the beginning of auspicious works.

Importance of fasting

1. By observing Devutthaan Ekadashi fast, one gets the blessings of Lord Vishnu.
2. By observing fast on this day, sins of many births are destroyed.
3. This day is also the end of fasting and penance of four months (Chaturmas).
4. With this fast, Tulsi Vivah also has special significance.

Vrat Vidhi

1. Take a pledge of fasting after taking bath in the morning.
2. Worship Lord Vishnu and Tulsi ji at home or in the temple.
3. Offer Panchamrit, fruits, flowers, and Tulsi leaves to Lord Vishnu.
4. Chant the mantra "Om Namo Bhagwate Vasudevay".
5. Keep fasting throughout the day and sing bhajans and kirtans.
6. Stay awake at night and meditate on Lord Vishnu.
7. Break the fast on the day of Dwadashi.

Importance of Tulsi Vivah

The marriage of Lord Vishnu and Tulsi Ji is organized on the day of Devotthan Ekadashi. By getting Tulsi and Shaligram married on this day, all kinds of defects are eliminated, and married life becomes happy. By observing Devotthan Ekadashi fast with a true heart, with the blessings of Lord Vishnu, all the wishes of the devotees are fulfilled and they attain salvation.