Geeta Jayanti/Mokshada Ekadashi 

On the day of Margashirsha Shukla Ekadashi, Lord Krishna preached Geeta to Arjuna in the fields of Kurukshetra, hence this day is also known as Geeta Jayanti. Mokshada Ekadashi has great importance in the Hindu religion. Mokshada Ekadashi is celebrated on the Ekadashi of Shukla Paksha of Margashirsha month. This day is considered to be the most special for attaining salvation. Mokshada Ekadashi means destroyer of attachment. Lord Vishnu is worshipped on this day. On this day Lord Krishna gave the knowledge of Geeta to Arjun. Therefore it is also called Geeta Jayanti. The teachings of Geeta are as relevant today as they were at that time. By implementing the teachings of Geeta in one’s life, a person gets success and happiness in life. Due to the attainment of salvation, it is also called Vaikuntha Ekadasi. By observing fast on this Ekadasi, fasting on Moksha Ekadasi destroys all sins.

Importance of Geeta

When Arjun was distraught after seeing his loved ones on the battlefield, Shri Krishna preached the Gita and asked him to fight the war with full strength. It was only after the teachings of Geeta that Arjun achieved victory by defeating the Kauravas. In Gita, Lord Krishna told Arjun that fighting is by his religion. He told Arjun that happiness and sorrow, victory and defeat keep coming and going in life. One should not be afraid of these. One should follow the path of religion. Bhagwat Geeta has special importance in the Hindu religion. Therefore, on the day of Geeta Jayanti, along with Lord Shri Krishna, Bhagwat Gita is also worshipped. Geeta is considered the most important scripture of the Hindu religion. It guides knowledge, action, devotion and salvation. Programs are organized at many places on the occasion of Geeta Jayanti. In these programs, sermons of Gita are recited, lectures on Gita are given and other activities related to Gita are organized. These programs aim to reach the teachings of Geeta to more people. A person can improve his life by understanding and following the teachings of Geeta.

Importance of Geeta Jayanti and Mokshada Ekadashi

. On this day Lord Shri Krishna preached Geeta to Arjun in the field of Kurukshetra. Therefore this day is also called Geeta Jayanti.

Importance of Geeta Jayanti

Geeta is considered the most important scripture of the Hindu religion. It guides knowledge, action, devotion and salvation. A person can improve his life by understanding and following the teachings of Geeta. On this day, Bhagwat Geeta is worshipped to remove the darkness of negativity in life. It is also mentioned in the scriptures that by worshipping Lord Shri Krishna and observing fast, devotees attain salvation.

Importance of Mokshada Ekadashi

By observing fast on Mokshada Ekadashi, a person attains salvation. By observing fast on this day, reciting Geeta and worshipping Lord Shri Krishna, a person’s sins are destroyed. Mokshada Ekadashi is also considered the best day for worshipping ancestors. Mokshada Ekadashi is considered to be the most important fast among the Ekadashi fasts. By worshipping Lord Vishnu on this day, a person attains salvation. The importance of Mokshada Ekadashi is as follows:

• Attainment of salvation: By observing the fast of Mokshada Ekadashi, a person attains salvation. Moksha means freedom from the cycle of birth and death. With the effect of this fast, all the sins of a person are destroyed and he attains salvation.
• Destruction of sins: By observing the fast of Mokshada Ekadashi, all the sins of a person are destroyed. With the effect of this fast, a person gets freedom from all kinds of sorrows and gets happiness and peace.
• Peace of ancestors: Offering Pitru Tarpan on the day of Mokshada Ekadashi brings peace to the ancestors. Through this, the wandering ancestors attain salvation and receive their blessings.
• Attainment of happiness and prosperity: By observing the fast of Mokshada Ekadashi, a person attains happiness and prosperity. Due to the effect of this fast, all kinds of happiness come into a person’s life.

The importance of Geeta Jayanti and Mokshada Ekadashi can be understood as follows:

Geeta Jayanti

Lord Shri Krishna preached Geeta to Arjun and inspired him to follow the right path of life. By understanding and following the teachings of Geeta, a person can make his life successful and happy.

Mokshada Ekadashi

By observing the fast of Mokshada Ekadashi, a person’s sins are destroyed. Reciting Geeta on this day inspires a person to follow the right path in life.

Mokshada Ekadashi: A Legend from the Brahmanda Purana

The Brahmanda Purana tells a legend about the Mokshada Ekadashi. Lord Krishna narrates the story to the Pandava King Yudhishthira about a benevolent king in the city of Champakanagar who treated his subjects (the Vishnu-worshipping Vaishnavas) like his family. One night, the king had a terrible dream about his father suffering in hell.

The next day, the king narrated his nightmare to his wise council of ministers. They advised him to approach the Parvata Muni or Sage of the Mountain. The sage told the king that his father was being tormented for the sins he had committed against his wife. He further advised the king to observe a vrat, or fast, on Mokshada Ekadashi day to absolve his father of his sins.

The king followed the sage’s advice. He and his family fasted on Mokshada Ekadashi, and his father was redeemed.

Mokshada Ekadashi festival date in the current year

In 2023, Mokshada Ekadashi will be celebrated on 22 December, Friday.