Vijaya Ekadashi Vrat is observed on the Ekadashi of Krishna Paksha of Phalgun month. This fast is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and by observing it all types of sins are destroyed. This fast is especially observed to achieve victory in difficult times of life. By following it, a person attains Dharma, Artha, Kama, and Moksha.
Vijaya Ekadashi Vrat Katha
It is a matter of ancient times. Lord Rama was thinking of crossing the sea to attack Lanka. The biggest problem before him was to cross the sea. It was necessary to build a bridge to cross the sea, but this task was difficult without proper guidance.
Lord Rama asked his gurus and ministers for the solution to this problem. Then his guru Vasishtha Rishi said, "O Ram! You should observe the fast of Vijaya Ekadashi. With the effect of this fast, all your works will be successful and you will conquer Ravana."
Lord Rama observed the Vijaya Ekadashi fast according to the instructions of Vasishtha Rishi. With the effect of the fast, the sea god appeared and guided Lord Rama to build a bridge. Lord Rama and his army built a bridge over the sea and attacked Lanka and won.
Since then, this fast became famous as "Vijaya Ekadashi". By doing this, all the problems of life end and victory is achieved.
Visit of Vijaya Ekadashi Vrat
Bath and purification: Take a bath with Ganga water or pure water in the morning and wear clean clothes.
Sankalp: Take a pledge of fasting in front of Lord Vishnu.
Pujan Samagri: Install the idol or picture of Lord Vishnu. Offer Tulsi leaves, flowers, incense, lamp, sandalwood, and naivedya.
Mantra chanting: Chant the mantra "Om Namo Bhagwate Vasudevay".
Katha Shravan: Listen or read the Vijaya Ekadashi Vrat Katha.
Ratri Jagran: Sing hymns of Lord Vishnu and stay awake.
Vrat Paran: On the Dwadashi date, break the fast by feeding Brahmins and giving donations.
Importance of fasting
By observing this fast, all sins are destroyed.
The fasting person gets success and victory in life.
By the grace of Lord Vishnu, a person attains salvation.
This fast purifies the mind and soul and makes life healthy. Makes you happy.
Jai Shri Hari!
