Apara Ekadashi is observed on the Krishna Paksham of ‘Vishakha Masam’. This ekadashi is also popular by the name of ‘Achla Ekadashi’. The word ‘apara’ in Sanskrit implies‘a lot’ or ‘limitless’, as by observing this vratam the person is believed to get unlimited wealth, this ekadashi is called as ‘Apara Ekadashi’. Another meaning of this ekadashi is that it gives unlimited benefits to its observer. The significance of Apara Ekadashi is stated in the ‘Brahma Purana’.
Significance of Apara Ekadashi
The greatness of Apara Ekadashi was foretold by Lord sri Krishna paramatma himself to King Yudhisthira, the eldest son of King Pandu. Lord Sri Krishna Paramatma also stated that a person keeping this ekadashi vrat will be very renowned due to their meritious deeds. It is believed that the Apara Ekadashi vrat is highly beneficial for persons who are suffering from guilt of their committed sins. By observing a strict fast and worshipping Lord Vishnu with devotion, all his/her sins will be pardoned. One can even attain moksha by keeping the Apara Ekadashi fast. This ekadashi vrat will make a person prosperous and rich. It is also stated in the Hindu scriptures and puranas that by keeping this sacred fast the person gets the same benefits as taking a bath in the holy Ganges during the auspicious month of ‘Kartika’. The importance is equivalent to donating cows or performing sacred yagyas. The Apara Ekadashi fast is a ray of light that can remove the darkness of one’s sins.
Ekadashi Tithi Bigins - 02:12am on may 17th 2020
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