Vijaya Ekadashi : Significance | Religious Rite | Vijaya Ekadashi Legend

It is stated in the scriptures that observing the Vijaya Ekadashi fast results in more virtuous fruits than riches, land, food, and cow donations and that it also leads to salvation. Vijaya Ekadashi is observed on the Krishna Paksha of the Phalgun month. Lord Vishnu, the world's protector who will erase all sins, values the Ekadashi date greatly. According to the Padma Purana, Lord Shri Krishna teaches to Dharmaraj Yudhishthira the virtues of Vijaya Ekadashi and claims that by keeping this great virtuous fast, one receives the benefits of Vajpayee Yagya, vanquishes one's foes, and obtains desired fruit.

The significance of Vijay Ekadashi:

Waterless fasting on Vijaya Ekadashi and worshipping Lord Vishnu in accordance with all rituals end negativity in life and provide happiness, tranquilly, and wealth to the individual. It is stated in the scriptures that observing the Vijaya Ekadashi fast results in more virtuous fruits than riches, land, food, and cow donations and that it also leads to salvation. You must fast on Vijaya Ekadashi if you are at odds with someone.

The Religious Rite:

On this day, Lord Shri Narayan, the provider of all wishes and accomplishments, should be worshipped while seated on Sheshnag bed in Kshirsagar. Create an altar in the northwest corner of the area of devotion, lay a water urn on it, keep seven paddy on it, and decorate it with Ashoka or mango leaves. After that, perform Lord Vishnu's aarti with an incense lamp and camphor after placing his statue or image and offering yellow flowers, seasonal fruits, basil, etc. On this day, donating lamps to the Vishnuji temple is regarded as extremely lucky. Yathashakti Vishnuji's mantra, "Om Namo Bhagwate Vasudevay," should be chanted by Hari followers on this day while keeping Shri Narayan in mind.

Vijaya Ekadashi Legend:

Legend has it that when Mother Sita was taken to Lanka by Lankapati Ravana during Maryada Purushottam Shri Ram's exile in the Treta Yug, Lord Shri Ram decided to travel there with Sugriva's approval. Upon viewing the deep sea's population of ferocious aquatic creatures as Shri Ram and his army arrived at the shore, he cried out to Lakshmanji, "O Sumitranandan! We plan to cross this ocean in the splendour of that goodness. Lakshman Ji then exclaimed, "O Puran Purushottam! You are the first man, so you are an expert. Go to Bakdalabhya Muni and ask him the solution; his hermitage is half a kilometre away from here. Shri Ram went after Laxman ji's recommendation. Vijaya Ekadashi Katha, a Falgun Krishna Ekadashi tale

This narrative claims that Maryada Purushottam Shri Ramchandraji, Shri Laxman, and Sitaji moved to Panchavati while he spent fourteen years in exile in Tretayug. When Sitaji was kidnapped by the demon Ravana, Shri Ramchandraji and Lakshmana were shocked and proceeded in search of Sitaji. After giving him the Sitaji narrative while still alive, Jatayu, who was wandering around, passed away and entered paradise.

He went a step further and killed Bali while befriending Sugriva. Hanumanji searched for Sitaji in Lanka and told her about the friendship between Shri Ramchandraji and Sugriva. Hanumanji came back from there and informed Lord Rama of everything. Shri Ramchandraji and the monkey army departed towards Lanka with Sugriva's belongings.

When Shri Ramchandraji arrived at the coast from the water and noticed that the deep sea was full of crocodiles and other dangerous creatures, he asked Laxmanji how they would cross it. O Puran Purushottam, you are the Adipurush, you know everything, remarked Shri Lakshman. Half a kilometre away, on Kumari Island, a sage by the name of Vakdalabhya resides. You go to him and ask him for the solution because he has seen many Brahmans.

Shri Ramchandraji went to Vakdalabhya Rishi and sat down after proving him after hearing Laxmanji's remarks. Considering him to be Puran Purushottam in human form, Muni questioned him, "O Ram!" How have you arrived? Ramchandraji began by exclaiming, "O sage! To defeat the demons, I have brought my army here and will be travelling to Lanka. Please provide me with a means of crossing the ocean. I have come to you because of this.

O Ram, Vakdalabhya Rishi stated that. You will undoubtedly win and cross the ocean if you keep the best fast on the Ekadashi of the Krishna Paksha of the Falgun month. Therefore, by fasting on this Ekadashi, Lord Shri Ram defeated Ravana.

Important information:

Vijaya Ekadashi 2023

Thursday, 16 February 2023

Ekadashi Tithi Begins: 16 February 2023 at 05:32 am.
Ekadashi Tithi Ends: 17 February 2023 at 02:49 am.

Note: Smarta Ekadashi should be celebrated on 16th February and Bhagwat Ekadashi on 17th February.