“A person who fasts on this Ekadasi brings all the pilgrimage sites in the three planets to live in their home at once. Therefore, one should cancel all plans, submit, and keep the Ekadasi fast to honor the Lord, holding a disc in His palm.
A wise man, a real yogi, an ascetic, and someone whose senses are completely under control are all considered to be those who fast on this Haribodhini day. Lord Vishnu loves this Ekadasi very much, making it the foundation of religion. Only he can truly experience this universe, and only he can undoubtedly find release. The highest recompense in all three worlds is bestowed for even the smallest of its observances and chanting the Krishna mantra.
What Is The Importance Of Utthana Ekadashi?
The Haribodhini Ekadasi should be honored by everybody who aspires to beauty and happiness, especially if it falls on Dvadasi. Lord Janardana is so pleased by this Ekadasi fast that He brings the observer back to His house as the devotee illuminates ten cosmic directions on the way. If someone fasts on Haribodhini Ekadasi with devotion, the Supreme Lord Govinda will absolve them of their past 100 lifetimes’ worth of sins, including any dry or wet sins they may have committed in childhood, youth or old age. The best Ekadasi is Haribodhini Ekadasi.
Fasting on this day grants food grains, large wealth, and high merit, as well as the eradication of all sin, the greatest impediment to release. Nothing in this world is unattainable or unusual for one who observes this fast. Giving to charity on the day of a solar or lunar eclipse is far inferior to fasting on this Ekadasi. Again, O Naradaji, the merit gained by someone who fasts for one day on Haribodhini Ekadasi is only one millionth that of someone who bathes in a holy location, offers sacrifices, and reads the Vedas. If one does not keep the Ekadasi fast and revere Lord Vishnu in the month of Kartika, whatsoever merit one has acquired in life by any virtuous deeds is completely wasted. As a result, you should always adore Janardana, the Supreme Lord, and be of service to Him. You will achieve the desired result, the maximum perfection, in this way.
What Are The Glories of This Ekadashi?
When Narada Muni surrendered to the Supreme Lord, Lord Brahma said to him, “Dear son, O greatest of the sages, I shall describe to you the glory of Haribodhini Ekadasi, which eradicates all types of sins and bestows enormous merit, and ultimately liberation, upon the intelligent ones.” O best of the Brahmanas, the benefits of ekadashi fasting from taking a bath in the Ganges are only substantial while Haribodhini Ekadasi is postponed.
This Ekadasi, which takes place in the month of Kartika’s light fortnight, is considerably more cleansing than a bath in the sea, at a holy site, or in a lake. This holy Ekadasi has a greater ability to atone for sin than 1,000 Asvamedha sacrifices and 100 Rajasuya sacrifices.
What Are The Benefits Of Observing Fast On Utthana Ekadashi?
The Supreme Lord, Sri Govinda, puts an end to the immoral reactions that the great soul has gained through his mind, body, and words for that great person who honours this Ekadasi by fasting and staying awake all night.
“O son, the merit acquired by anyone who bathes in a holy site, pays alms, recites the Supreme Lord’s holy names, practices austerity, and offers sacrifices to God on Haribodhini Ekadasi becomes indestructible. On this day, a devotee who worships Lord Madhava with the finest adornments atones for the huge sins committed throughout a hundred lifetimes.
A person who observes this fast and offers due worship to Lord Vishnu is delivered from grave peril. Lord Janardana is so pleased by this Ekadasi fast that He brings the observer back to His house as the devotee illuminates ten cosmic directions on the way.
The Haribodhini Ekadasi should be honoured by everybody who aspires to beauty and happiness, especially if it falls on Dvadasi. If someone fasts on Haribodhini Ekadasi with devotion, the Supreme Lord Govinda will absolve them of their past 100 lifetimes’ worth of sins, including any dry or wet sins they may have committed in childhood, youth or old age. Fasting on this day grants food grains, large wealth, and high merit, as well as the eradication of all sin, the greatest impediment to release. Nothing in this world is unattainable or unusual for one who observes this fast. Giving to charity on the day of a solar or lunar eclipse is far inferior to fasting on this Ekadasi.
Again, O Naradaji, the merit gained by someone who fasts for one day on Haribodhini Ekadasi is only one millionth that of someone who bathes in a holy location, offers sacrifices, and reads the Vedas. If one does not keep the Ekadasi fast and worship Lord Vishnu in the month of Kartika, whatsoever merit one has acquired in life by any virtuous deeds is completely wasted. As a result, you should always adore Janardana, the Supreme Lord, and be of service to Him. You will achieve the desired result, the maximum perfection, in this way.
“A devotee of the Lord should not eat in another person’s home or consume food prepared by a non-devotee on Haribodhini Ekadasi. He only benefits from fasting on a full moon day if he does this.
Importance of Donations on Utthana Ekadashi
Donations are a wonderful idea to make the Lord happy and wash away sins as they bring out a noticeable change in society. Donations are fruitful and the right thing to do on such auspicious occasions as Utthana Ekadashi. Iskcon believes in making a difference by helping different sections of society through its support programs for different causes and promoting mantra meditation. You are more than welcome to visit our website, donate money to charity for any cause you like to support, and make it count as your part of the change.
Conclusion
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