Significance: This ekadashi is also called VijayA ekadashi Yudhisthira Maharaja asked, Oh Sri Krishna, please describe the Ekadashi that occurs during Magha Krishna Paksha. Sri Krishna replied, Oh Yudhisthira, gladly I shall tell you about this great fast,known as VijayA Ekadashi. Whoever observes it certainly achieves success in this life and the next. All the sins of one who fasts on this Ekadashi and hears its sublime glories are eradicated. From the story we learn that even Sri Ramaa performed ekadashi vrat (for lokakalyan ) and practiced it as instructed by bakadAlbhya Muni. On dwadashi day clay pots filled with curds rice ( mosaranna ), umbrella, footwear, vastra and Sri Hari's pratima is offered to learned panditas. Story: From padma/skanda Purana:- NArada Muni once asked BrahmA Devaru: Kindly tell me the merit one can achieve by faithfully observing VijayA Ekadashi. Brahmadevaru then replied, this oldest of fasting days is pure, and it nullifies all sins. I have never revealed this to anyone until today, but you can understand beyond any doubt that this Ekadashi bestows the result indicated by its name (VijayA meaning Victory). During Rama's quest for Sita Devi, He and Lakshmana along with all the Vanara Sena (upon the suggestion of Jatayu), proceeded to the humble Ashram of the revered bakadAlbhya Muni. Approaching him, they requested: "Oh greatest of sages, please be merciful and tell us how we can cross this vast ocean". The sage said, He knew who Sri Ramaa is and was aware that Sri Ramaa was asking this question for loka kalyaNa. "Oh Sri Rama, I shall tell you of the most exalted of all fasts, observing which You will surely conquer Ravana and be eternally glorified. Kindly now listen with full attention." Note: Practice "On the day before Ekadashi ( Dashmi) , take a water pot of gold or silver, copper or even clay. Fill the pot with pure water and then decorate it nicely with mango leaves, and do kalasha sthapana. place seven kinds of grains under the kalasha. On the top pf the kalaska place small plate with rice and install a golden murthy of Narayana on it. Next day When Ekadashi dawns after morning ablutions, decorate the water pot with flower garlands and sandalwood paste. Place on the side a coconut and poogi phal ( beetle nuts) . Perform pooja with devotion with lamps (deepa) and dhoopa(incense) Then remain awake over night, with Hari katha and bhajans. When the Dwadashi dawns, after pooja, take the waterpot (purnakhumba) to the bank of a holy river, or even to the shore of a small pond. After worshipping it again properly, offer it with all the aforementioned ingredients to a pure hearted Vedic Brahmin. If You and Your sena observe the VijayA Ekadashi in this way, You will surely be victorious in every way." Note: End Practice Lord Rama did just as bakadAlbhya Muni instructed, and thus He conquered all Rakshaas and became victorius. Thus he won Lanka, defeated Ravana and rescued Devi Sita all three because of the effects of the VijayA ekadashi. reference: From Padma Puran Part-3 uttarakhanda 45th chapter( Pandit Pandarinathacharya Galagali ) Sri MadvesharpaNamastu
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