Mokshada
Ekadashi is observed during the waxing phase of the moon in the month of
November – December. The importance of this Ekadasi was narrated to Yudhishtira
by Lord Krishna and is found in the Brahmanda Purana. Fasting and observing
this Ekadasi helps in destroying all the sins. In 2011, the date of Mokshada
Ekadashi is December 6. Ekadasi fasting is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is
observed twice in every Hindu month.
There is a
popular belief that observing Mokshada Ekadasi will help in granting heaven to
dead forefathers. Legend has it that King Vaikanasa, a popular ruler, once had
a dream that his father was in hell. The King found himself helpless as he
could not help his father with all his power and riches. Soon he took the
advice of Parvata Muni, who had the knowledge of past, present and future.
Parvata
Muni found that the father of King Vaikanasa had committed some sins and as a
result he was suffering in hell. To help his father the Saint asked him to
observe Moksada Ekadasi.
Soon the
king, his wife and relatives observed Mokshada Ekadashi and saved the King’s
father from hell.
All the
normal rules associated with Ekadasi fasting is observed on the day.
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