Parama Ekadashi Vrat Katha | Importance, Worship Method And Benefits

The Parama Ekadashi fast is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. This fast is observed every year on Ekadashi of Krishna Paksha of Bhadrapada month. It is believed that observing this fast methodically liberates one from all kinds of sins and one attains salvation.

Vrat Katha

In ancient times, there was a beautiful city named Mahishmati near Vindhya mountain. There lived a Brahmin named Sumedha with his wife Pavani. Both of them were pious and ardent devotees of Lord Vishnu. Although, their financial condition was extremely poor, they always followed the path of truth, non-violence and charity. Despite the difficult circumstances, the Brahmin couple resolved to spend their lives with religion and devotion. But one day, their condition became so bad that they did not even have food left for food. Saddened, the Brahmin and his wife thought of giving up their lives. At the same time, a sadhu came to their house. The Brahmin welcomed him respectfully and told him about his trouble. The sadhu advised him to observe the Parama Ekadashi fast and said that by observing this fast all the troubles will go away and the blessings of Lord Vishnu will be attained. The Brahmin couple observed the Parama Ekadashi fast according to the rules. After the completion of the fast, they got immense wealth and happiness. Due to the effect of this fast, their life became happy.

Method of fasting

1. Eat satvik food a day before the fast (Dashami Tithi).
2. On the day of Ekadashi, take a bath in the morning and meditate on Lord Vishnu.
3. Take a vow to fast and fast throughout the day.
4. Worship Lord Vishnu, offer Tulsi leaves and Panchamrit.
5. Listen to or read the story of the fast.
6. On the day of Dwadashi, break the fast by feeding Brahmins and giving donations.

Result of Fasting

All sins are destroyed by the effect of Parama Ekadashi fast. This fast provides wealth, prosperity, peace and salvation to a person. By the grace of Lord Vishnu, happiness and prosperity reside in life.

"Om Namo Bhagwate Vasudevay"

Chanting the mantra is especially fruitful on this day.

Vrat Vidhi

Follow restraint from the night of Dashami Tithi. On the day of Ekadashi, take bath in the morning and worship Lord Vishnu. Offer incense, lamp, flower, basil leaves and fruits. Fast throughout the day and stay awake at night. On the day of Dwadashi, feed a Brahmin or a poor person and donate, then eat yourself.

Importance of Fasting

This fast is as fruitful as thousands of yagyas and donations. This fast removes poverty. Sins are destroyed and salvation is attained. Lord Vishnu is especially pleased and blesses his devotees.