What is Panchratri Vrat: Unlock the Secrets

According to legend, when Arjuna asked Shri Krishna about Ekadashi of Krishna Paksha of Adhik month, Lord Shri Krishna said to Arjuna, O Arjuna! Ekadashi of Krishna Paksha of Adhik month is very auspicious and gives best results. This fast keeps the importance both in heaven and on earth. Further, Lord Shri Krishna told Arjuna the importance of fasting on Kamala Ekadashi and narrated the fasting story.

It is a matter of very ancient times, there was a very beautiful city named Kampilya. In that city, a very pious and godly Brahmin lived with his wife. The name of that Brahmin was Sumedha. Sumedha’s wife was also a service-oriented and virtuous woman. Sumedha’s financial condition was not good, but still he does not let any beggar who comes to his house go empty handed. He used to show respect to the guest who came to his house as much as possible.

With a desire to overcome the lack of money in his life, one day Sumedha told his wife that he wanted to go abroad to earn money, so that he could meet the needs of his family. Then his wife explained to him that man never gets before time and more than his destiny. No matter where you go abroad, we cannot get more than our luck. This poverty is the result of the deeds of our previous births. You stay here and keep doing your work. Everything will be fine by the grace of the Lord.

Sumedha was very impressed by hearing such wise words from his wife and changed his decision to go abroad. Fortunately one day Kaundilya Rishi arrived at his house. He was very happy to see Kaundilya Rishi at his home. They respected him a lot.

Kaundilya Rishi was very pleased with his hospitality and service. He asked them to ask for something. So that Brahmin couple asked the sage the solution to remove their poverty. So Kaundilya Rishi asked him to fast on Kamala Ekadashi of Krishna Paksha in the Purushottam Month. Explaining the method of fasting, Rishi Kaundilya said that you both husband and wife should observe Kamla Ekadashi fast. On the day of Ekadashi, in the morning, after taking bath sit in front of the idol of Lord Vishnu and take a vow of fasting, . After this, worship Lord Vishnu according to the rules and regulations.

Feed the Brahmin and satisfy him by giving him as much Dakshina as possible. After that, eat fruits yourself. Spend time doing bhajan kirtan at night. Explaining the greatness of Parma Ekadashi, Rishi Kaundilya said that by fasting on this Ekadashi, the person gets wealth and prosperity. All his sins are destroyed. After enjoying all the pleasures of this world, the person attains Vaikuntha Dham in the end. By observing this fast, Kuber became wealthy by getting the grace of God.

Sumedha and his wife were very hopeful after listening to the words of Kaundilya Rishi and on Kamla Ekadashi, Sumedha kept a fast with his wife and followed it with complete rituals. With the effect of this fast, all the troubles of his life were destroyed. His poverty went away and he had no shortage of money and grains. After enjoying all the worldly pleasures, both of them went to Vaikuntha Dham in their last days.

Lord Shri Krishna said to Arjuna, O Arjuna! Whoever observes the fast of Parama Ekadashi according to the rules and regulations, he will definitely be blessed.