What Does Papamochani Ekadashi Means?
The Ekadashi occurs during the Chaitra month’s Krishna Paksha (waning phase), known as Papmochani Ekadashi. Two Ekadashis occur each month, for twenty-four throughout the year. As the final of the Hindu solar calendar’s twenty-four Ekadashis, Papmochani Ekadashi occurs between Holika Dahan and Chaitra Navratri.
The North Indian Purnimanta calendar marks Papmochani Ekadashi in the Krishna Paksha of the Chaitra month, whereas the South Indian Amavasyanta calendar marks it in the Phalguna month. Even yet, it coincides with the same day on both calendars. Papmochani Ekadashi happens before Ugadi and is the last Ekadashi of the year. It occurs in March or April on the Gregorian calendar.
Shubh Muhrat For Papmochani Ekadashi Vrat In 2023 :
On Saturday, March 18, 2023, Papmochani Ekadashi will be observed.
Ekadashi Tithi Starting: 2:06 p.m. on March 17, 2023
Ekadashi Tithi Ending: 11:13 a.m. on March 18, 2023
Ekadashi Parana Tithi (breakfast) is from 06:27 a.m. until 08:07 a.m. on March 19.
History Behind Papamochani Ekadashi :
In the Bhavishyottara Purana, Lord Krishna and King Yudhishthira discuss the history of Papmochani Ekadashi. An avid follower of Shiva, the Sage Medhavi was devoted to the god in every aspect of his life. In the Chaitraratha forest, he used to meditate rigorously. Lord Indra and his apsaras frequented the flowering Chaitraratha forest because it was their favorite area. Indra paid a visit to see Medhavi and his remorse at one point. Indra considered trying to pull Medhavi’s attention away from his meditation out of concern that he would be promoted to a higher position and given a more prominent place in heaven.
To keep Medhavi from focusing on his meditation, Indra dispatched the apsara Manjughosa. Despite Manjughosa’s best efforts, Medhavi remained unmoved by his attempts at seduction. This was in large part owing to Medhavi’s impressive level of sobriety. As time went by, Manjughosa continued to sing from a distance of several kilometers. Lord Kamdev was so awed by her voice that he summoned his mystical bows to aid her. As a result, Manjughosa began his seductive singing, and Kamdev, using his powerful and magical bows, was able to attract Medhavi’s attention to Manughosha.
Medhavi snapped out of his trance. He fell prey to Manjughosa’s allure and let his guard down. They tied the knot and started a family. Manjughosa eventually stopped caring about Medhavi after a long period. They broke up after she begged to be released from their relationship. To Medhavi’s dismay, it became clear that he had been tricked at this time. He was so angry that he wished Manjughosa would turn into a hideous witch. Following this, Medhavi went to see his father, Sage Chyavana, who instructed him to fast on Papmochani Ekadashi to be forgiven. After this, Medhavi dedicated himself to Lord Vishnu and was cleansed of his sins by observing the Papmochani Ekadashi Vrat. Manjughosha, who had long since lost her allure, observed the Papmochani Ekadashi Vrat. Because of her repentance, her sins were forgiven.
Importance Of Papmochani Ekadashi Vrat :
According to Hindu scriptures, the Papmochani Ekadashi fast is considered the holiest and most effective Ekadashi fast for purifying one’s soul. Devotees who fast on Papmochani Ekadashi are said to be redeemed from their sins and blessed with happiness and contentment. By abstaining from food and drink for the entire day on Ekadashi, devotees can think more clearly and free themselves of emotional and mental burdens. Fasting on Papmochani Ekadashi also brings great financial rewards to devotees.
Lord Krishna, who lived during the Treta Yug, conveyed the meaning of Papmochani Ekadashi vrat to King Yudhishthira. Devotees must observe Papamochani Ekadashi with a clean heart to gain Lord Vishnu’s blessings and purge sins from previous lives. Papmochani Ekadashi is mentioned in the Bhavishyottara Purana as well. According to the Bhavishya Uttara Purana, the story of Papmochani Ekadashi is told in the form of conversations between Krishna and King Yudhishthira.
Puja And Rituals For Papmochani Ekadashi Vrat :
Worshiping Vishnu on Papamochani Ekadashi is considered very fortunate. Doing a puja is not only gratifying, but it also invites good vibes into the home and helps drive out any bad vibes lurking inside. Below is the puja vidhi for Papamochani Ekadashi.
- Getting up early on the fasting day, cleaning up, and dressing in fresh clothes are recommended.
- A strict fast is to be observed, during which food and water are to be avoided.
- Water and fruits are permitted in the less severe form of fasting practiced by devotees.
- After a refreshing bath, worshippers will do a puja to Lord Vishnu, during which they will present the god with sacred food (Prasad), sandalwood paste, and flowers.
- In front of the statue of Vishnu, one must light an oil lamp and burn incense.
- Worship Lord Vishnu with mantras and an aarti.
- Worship Lord Vishnu with an aarti both morning and night.
Mantra For Papmochani Ekadashi Vrat:
ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय नमः
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