As per the hindu panchang when 11th day of Ashad Krishna paksha come then a very important pooja is performed by devotees to get rid of sins and diseases and this auspicious pooja is called the Pooja of "YOGINI EKADASHI".
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Benefits of Yogini Ekadashi Pooja:
- This fast and pooja of yogini ekadashi is very important for the persons who are suffering from any type of skin diseases.
- This puja and fast also free devotee from many sins.
- Spiritual practitioners can enhance there saadhna on this day.
- Open the ways to get success in life.
- Removes the hurdles of life.
- After death, soul get the Vaikunth loka i.e. vishnulok.
What To Do On This Auspicious Day Of Yogini Ekadashi?
- Get up early in the morning and free from all daily routine work and then in your home temple before the statue or photo of lord vishnu take a vow that you are doing the yogini ekadashi fast to fulfil your wishes.
- It will be better if you put tulsi leaves in bathing water to take bath.
- Now do worship lord vishnu properly , if possible perform panchopchaar pooja and pray to bless you. Perform fast for whole day and night and chant any mantra of vasudev.
- Don't tell lie, don't misbehave with any one, help the needy one, donate fruits, cloths, money to needy one. Also take blessing from brahmins and vishu devotees.
- Eat only fruits, juices, dry fruits and Mordhan on this day.
- Mordhan khichdi is also used by devotees on this day.
- Another secret of yogini ekadashi is that this day is also related with god of money i.e. KUBER so one can also worship kuber with lord vishnu to attract money in life.
- Peepal puja is also very effective on this day.
The Story of Yogini Ekadashi
Yogini Ekadashi is observed on the Ekadashi (11th lunar day) of the Krishna Paksha (waning phase of the Moon) in the Hindu month of Ashadha. According to the Puranas, observing this sacred fast is considered highly meritorious. It is believed that the blessings of this vrat (fast) destroy all sins, bring happiness and prosperity, and ultimately lead the devotee toward liberation (moksha).
The Mythological Story of Yogini Ekadashi
In ancient times, the city of Alakapuri was ruled by Kubera, the king of the Yakshas. He was a devoted worshipper of Lord Shiva and offered fragrant flowers brought daily from Lake Manasarovar for Lord Shiva's worship.
Kubera had a gardener named Hemamali, whose duty was to bring fresh flowers every day on time for Lord Shiva's worship. Hemamali's wife was named Vishalakshi, and he loved her deeply. One day, he became so absorbed in spending time with his wife that he forgot to bring the flowers on time. As a result, the scheduled worship of Lord Shiva could not be performed because Kubera had no flowers to offer.
When Kubera learned about this negligence, he became extremely angry. He summoned Hemamali to his court and punished him severely for neglecting his duty. Kubera cursed him to suffer from leprosy, fall to Earth, and endure separation from his beloved wife.
As soon as the curse was pronounced, Hemamali fell to Earth. His body became afflicted with leprosy, and he wandered through forests and mountains, living a life filled with pain and misery.
One day, while wandering, he reached the hermitage of the great sage Markandeya Rishi. He bowed before the sage and narrated the entire story of his curse and suffering.
Seeing his pitiable condition, Sage Markandeya said, "If you sincerely observe the fast of Yogini Ekadashi, which falls during the Krishna Paksha of the month of Ashadha, all your sins will be destroyed, and you will be freed from this curse."
Following the sage's advice, Hemamali observed the Yogini Ekadashi fast with complete faith and devotion. By the power of the vrat, his leprosy was cured. He regained his health, beauty, and radiance, was freed from Kubera's curse, and was reunited with his wife Vishalakshi. They thereafter lived a happy and peaceful life together.
Significance of Yogini Ekadashi
According to Hindu tradition, observing the Yogini Ekadashi fast destroys the sins accumulated over many lifetimes. It is believed to free devotees from disease, sorrow, poverty, and mental suffering. By observing this vrat with devotion and according to the prescribed rituals, one receives the special blessings of Lord Vishnu, bringing peace, prosperity, and happiness into life.
Lessons from the Story
- Always perform your duties with honesty and dedication.
- Negligence can sometimes have serious consequences.
- Sincere repentance and wholehearted devotion to God can transform one's life.
- Observing the Yogini Ekadashi fast helps destroy sins and paves the way toward spiritual liberation (moksha).
॥ Salutations to Lord Hari Vishnu ॥
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