Vijaya Ekadashi occurs during the waning phase of the moon
in Krishna Paksha of the Hindu calendar; and this year it is to fall on 22nd
February. The significance and prominence of this Ekadashi is mentioned in the
Skanda Purana. King Yudhishtira was seen to ask Lord Krishna about the
significance of this remarkable Ekadashi, and also Lord Brahma was seen to give
the same understanding to Narada. They both taught the same thing that Vijaya
Ekadashi is the greatest of all the Ekadashis observed throughout the year, and
observing fast on this day and worshipping Lord Vishnu brings great benefits.
Legend of Vijaya
Ekadashi
The legend of Vijaya Ekadashi is related to Lord Rama. As
per the legend, when Lord Rama was heading towards Lanka to free Sita from the
abduction of Ravana, he confronted a huge sea and didn’t know how he would
cross the water. It was Lakshmana who then took him to Sage Bakadalabhya, who
advised Lord Rama to observe a fast, and told him that observing this fast will
help him to be victorious over the evil powers of Ravana. Thus, Lord Rama
observed the fast and successfully rescued his wife Sita. Ever since, the
Vijaya Ekadashi fast is observed by devotees of Lord Rama and Lord Vishnu with
tremendous zeal, faith and enthusiasm. It is believed that this fast helps to
remove all guilt associated with sins committed in the past and also helps in
attaining victory by removing all obstacles.
How to observe Vijaya
Ekadashi?
The Vijaya Ekadashi fast is observed just like any other
Ekadashi fast by following the same rules, customs and rituals. Devotees are
required to fast for 24 hours, wherein they are allowed to eat only one meal in
the entire day. They are refrained from consuming grains, rice and honey.
Fruits, vegetable, nuts and milk products can be consumed. The fast begins from
the night before Ekadashi and is broken on the morning after Ekadashi, after praying
to Lord Vishnu and lighting a lamp.
Why should you
observe Vijaya Ekadashi?
There are many incidents and qualities of Lord Rama’s life
that inspire devotees to learn how to lead a life. And, this should be just one
of them. Lord Rama had observed this fast to defeat the demon Ravana.
Similarly, we must observe this fast to defeat the demons sitting within our
mind, which are lust, greed, anger, ego, attachment and fear of death. We need
to overcome these demons to attain peace and joy in our life, and salvation
after death. Observing Vijaya Ekadashi and performing all the rituals in the
right way is one step in helping you
achieve all of this and success in every phase of life. There are many other
rituals, customs and Pujas that Hindus can perform to get rid of worldly
problems and attain peace and success in life. For any kind of Puja or
assistance regarding what kind of Puja you must perform for your individual
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