Mohini Ekadashi

Mohini Ekadashi date is celebrated in the Shukla Paksha of Vaishakh month. This fast has special significance in the Hindu religion. The theory is that on this day Lord Vishnu, in the form of Mohini, extracted nectar from the seashore and handed over the gods to the demons. Ekadashi fasts have special significance in the Hindu religion. There are two Ekadashis in every month, one in Shukla Paksha and the other in Krishna Paksha. Ekadashi of Shukla Paksha of Vaishakh month is called Mohini Ekadashi. On this day, Lord Vishnu took the form of Mohini snatched the nectar from the demons and made the people drink it. That is why Mohini Ekadashi is called.

 

importance of fasting

According to the Puranas, by observing the fast of Mohini Ekadashi as per the rituals, a person gets free from illusion and attains salvation. By this fast, all the feelings of the mind are fulfilled. Mohini Ekadashi fast is observed for freedom from all sins. By observing this fast a person attains wealth, prosperity and salvation. By observing fast on the day of Mohini Ekadashi, one gets the blessings of Lord Vishnu. In the scriptures, the fast of Mohini Ekadashi has been described as the best. On this day Lord Vishnu took the incarnation of Mohini and killed the demons. It is said that by observing this fast, all the sins of a person are drowned and the person gets victory over his enemy. Not only this, but by fasting on Ekadashi, happiness and peace remain in the family and the person attains wealth, wisdom and prosperity.

Story of Mohini Ekadashi fast

Once upon a time, a Chandravanshi king named Dyutiman ruled in Bhadravati city on the banks of river Saraswati. In the same city, a Vaishya named Dhanpal, who was full of wealth and had a calm nature, also lived. He was always engaged in some virtuous act. He established many wells, and ponds and found great service to ashrams, monasteries and others. There are many shady trees like mango, neem, jamin etc. along the roadways. By the grace of Lord Vishnu, he had five sons.

Among them, Sumana, Sadbuddhi, Madhavi and Sukriti were religious like their father, but Dhrishta Buddhi was very evil as per his name. His mind was always filled with sins. He glorified his father’s wealth and neither worshipped gods nor respected Brahmins and ancestors. One day his father threw him out of the house for his misconduct, and then all his relatives also abandoned him. In such a situation, he became unhappy and started wandering here and there, troubled by hunger and thirst.

It is said that when someone’s virtuous deeds rise, he gets the opportunity to see saints and listen to their teachings. Similarly, due to the influence of some previous good deed, go to the ashram of Maharishi Kaundilya ji, who is called Dhrishta Buddhi. Then the month of Vaishakh was going on and Maharishi was returning after taking a bath in the Ganga. When the foolish man started praying to Maharishi with folded hands to get rid of his sorrows, he felt pity. Maharishi asked him to observe fast on Mohini Ekadashi.

The wicked mind said to fast on Mohini Ekadashi. Due to the effect of fasting, he got freedom from all his sins and finally, he attained the abode of God.

 

Rules of Ekadashi fast

Ekadashi fast is a major fast in the Hindu religion. The theory is that by observing this fast a person gets rid of all his sins and attains salvation. Shraddha thinks that it is very important to observe Purnima fast.

 

Good results of Mohini Ekadashi

By fasting on Mohini Ekadashi one gets freedom from all types of sins. By observing this fast a person attains wealth, prosperity and salvation. By observing fast on the day of Mohini Ekadashi, one gets the blessings of Lord Vishnu. A virtuous result is the result that is obtained by doing good deeds. To be guided by good deeds, to conduct life according to the scriptures, to help others, to follow religious principles, etc. As a result of virtuous deeds, man attains happiness, peace, prosperity, salvation etc.

 

How to stimulate Mohini?

Using Kusha or Durva is very auspicious: Kusha or Durva grass is considered sacred. Taking a bath in Kusha or Durva meadow on the day of Mohini Ekadashi brings virtue.

One has to take a bath with sesame paste: Sesame seeds are also considered sacred. Taking a bath with sesame paste on the day of Mohini Ekadashi keeps the body healthy and gives peace to the mind.

Mohini Ekadashi puja method

There is a tradition of worshipping Lord Shri Krishna on Mohini Ekadashi. By worshipping on this day, one gets freedom from all kinds of sins and one attains wealth, prosperity and salvation.

 

Pooja material:

 

• statue or picture of Lord Shri Krishna

 

• Ganga water

 

• Milk

 

• Dehi

 

• His

 

• Hindi

 

• size

 

• Fruit

 

• Flower

 

• Sunlight

 

• lamp

 

• incense sticks

 

• Sandalwood

 

• basil

 

• Offering

 

Date of Mohini Ekadashi in the current year 2024

In 2024, Mohini Ekadashi is on 19 May.

Date: 18 May 2024, 11:22 am

Tritiya Tithi End: 19th May 2024, 01:50 PM

Time of fasting: 5:28 a.m. to