Author: Priyanka Mahajan | Last Updated: Thu 4 Aug 2011 2:13:09 PM
Do you want to get blessed by the pleasure of having your own child? Are you looking for a miracle that fulfills your desire of having your own angel? Read this article on Pavitra Ekadashi and let your wish come true by the blessings of Lord Vishnu.
Pavitra Ekadashi 2015 date is August 26. Pavitra Ekadashi falls during the waxing phase of moon in the month of Shravan. Pavitra Ekadashi Vrat blesses the person with a healthy and lovable child. This Vrat also blesses a person with eternal fame. Pavitra ekadashi is also known as Pavitropana Ekadashi, as per Hindu calendar . This Ekadashi is also known as Putrada Ekadashi in Maharashtra, Andhara Pradesh, Karnataka, and Gujrat. Pavitra Ekadashi Vrat is considered very important for those couple who are childless, as it is believed that by observing this Vrat, they get the pleasure of own child. This fast also helps in getting relief from all the sins committed in their past.
In Bhavishyottara Purana, Lord Krishna mentioned the importance of this Ekadashi to Yudhishthira. He told Yudhishthira that once upon a time, there lived a king named, Mahijit who was successful, vibrant and victorious. But unfortunately he had no child. To have a child, he performed many Pujas and several rituals like charities, good deeds and did many Yagnas and sacrifices, but all in vain. Then he went on to search Sage Lomash.
Sage Lomash was the one who was born from the hair of Lord Brahma. He told the king that he committed a sin in his previous birth; hence, he is childless in his current birth. In his previous birth, he was a merchant. One day when he went to sell goods and felt thirsty. He saw a cow and her calf drinking water from a lake. He drove that cow and the calf and drank the water himself. Thus, he committed the sin of ceasing the cow and her newborn calf to drink water. Due to this, reason he became childless in his present birth.
Sage Lomash asked king Mahajit to observe a fast on Pavitra Ekadashi. The king agreed and he alongwith his wife kept Pavitra Ekadashi fast. Within the due time, he got blessed by a healthy son. His son became a successful and victorious ruler. Thus, this story rightly explains the benefits and significance of Pavitra Ekadashi Vrat.
While observing this fast, all the foods containing rice and grain are avoided. Non-vegetarian food is also ignored. Devotees stay awake for the whole night and please the Almighty.