Annada/Aja Ekadashi !!

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

Brahma Vaivarta Puranam describes the glory of Annada Ekadashi which occurs during the waning period of the moon.  Lord Krishna describes the grandeur of Annada Ekadashi at the request of King Yudhishtira.  As any other Ekadashis,  Annada Ekadashi   is also capable to remove all the sins committed in one’s life.   

King Harischandra lost his powers on his Kingdom as a result of failure in a gambling.   His ill-fate resulted in trade his own wife and son.  Though he had to face worst of all, he strictly followed his righteousness.  He worked in a crematorium, day and night taking care of dead bodies for several years.  King Harischandra encountered all the troubles during this period and lamented at his fate.  

One day Sage Gautama appeared before the King Harischandra.  On seeing him, the King offered his respectful obeisance to sage and stood before him with folded hands. Further, Harischandra explained his pathetic story to Sage Gautama. 

Sage Guatama explained to King Harischandra about the significance of Annada Ekadashi.  He instructed Harischandra to faithfully observe Annada Ekadashi by fasting on this day and stay awake in the night.  As per the instruction of the Sage Guatama, the King observed the auspicious Annada Ekadashi and liberated from all his sins.  Later, the piety accumulated made him to regain all his glories and powers, his Kingdom, his wife and son.  He ruled his Kingdom wisely for several years.  At his final stage, he followed the spiritual ways of his forefathers and attained salvation.

Lord Krishna continued, Annada Ekadashi is capable to remove heap of sufferings in no time.  Whoever observes this Ekadashi would be relieved from all their sins and attain spiritual well-being.  Whoever listens or reads the glories of Annada Ekadashi would be blessed with the devoutness of Ashwamedha Yaga (horse sacrifice).

 

Jai Sriman Narayana !!