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Vijaya Ekadasi in Phalgun is an important Vaishnava fasting day associated with Lord Sri Krishna and Narada Muni.
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- Vijaya Ekadasi is observed during the dark fortnight of the month of Phalguna (February-March) and is considered a powerful fast for achieving success in this life and the next.
- The significance of Vijaya Ekadasi is highlighted through the story of Lord Rama's conquest over demoniac forces by following specific rituals and observances.
- Observing Vijaya Ekadasi involves creating a water pot, decorating it with offerings, and worshipping it with devotion before giving it to a pure-hearted brahmin.
- The fast of Vijaya Ekadasi is believed to eradicate all sinful reactions, offering the same merit as performing a horse sacrifice in ancient times.
- The narration of the glories of Phalguna-krishna Ekadasi or Vijaya Ekadasi can be found in the Skanda Purana and is associated with achieving victory and residing in the Kingdom of God.
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Vijaya Ekadasi in PhAlguna is a significant Vaisnava fasting day, emphasized by Lord Sri Krishna and NArada Muni.
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Vijaya Ekadasi, in the month of PhAlguna, is a significant fasting day in the Vaisnava calendar. Lord Sri Krishna and NArada Muni emphasize its ability to bring success and eradicate sins. The history involves Lord Rama's search for Sita, with sage BakadAlbhya instructing Rama on how to observe the fast properly. Observing Vijaya Ekadasi is believed to lead to victory in the mortal world and eternal residence in the Kingdom of God.
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Vijaya Ekadasi, falling in the month of PhAlguna, is a significant fasting day in the Vaisnava calendar. Lord Sri Krishna and NArada Muni describe the fast's significance, emphasizing its ability to bring success and eradicate sins. The history of Vijaya Ekadasi involves Lord Rama's search for Sita, with sage BakadAlbhya instructing Rama on how to observe the fast properly. Lord Sri Krishna states that reading or hearing this history brings great merit. The event is detailed in the book “Ekadasi: The Day of Lord Hari 1986” by HH Krishna Balaram Swami. VaisnavaCalendar.Info provides email reminders and downloadable calendar files using ISKCON-approved Gcal 11 software. Observing Vijaya Ekadasi is believed to lead to victory in the mortal world and eternal residence in the Kingdom of God.
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Vijaya Ekadasi is a significant fasting day in the Vaisnava calendar. It falls on the dark fortnight of the month of PhAlguna (February-March). Lord Sri Krishna describes the significance of observing this fast, stating that it leads to success in this life and the next, and eradicates all sins. NArada Muni also inquires about the merits of observing VijayA Ekadasi, to which Lord BrahmA responds that it is the oldest of fasting days, pure, and nullifies all sins. The fast bestows victory, as indicated by its name.
The history of Vijaya Ekadasi is narrated, involving Lord Rama's search for Sita, the friendship with Sugriva, and the assistance of Hanuman in finding Sita in Sri Lanka. The sage BakadAlbhya instructs Rama on how to observe the fast properly, which involves creating a water pot, decorating it, and worshipping it with various offerings. Following these rituals ensures victory over all obstacles.
The text concludes with Lord Sri Krishna stating that anyone who reads or hears this history will attain great merit, equivalent to performing a horse sacrifice in ancient times. The stories have been summarized and adapted from the book "Ekadasi: The Day of Lord Hari 1986" by HH Krishna Balaram Swami.
This particular Ekaadasii is to be found between Pages 51-55. Special thanks are given to Jaya Tirtha Caran prabhu for allowing the use of content from his site to compile these pages.
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In summary, Vijaya Ekadasi is a significant fasting day with a rich history associated with Lord Rama's quest for Sita and the guidance provided by sages for observing the fast properly. Observing this fast is believed to lead to victory in this mortal world and eternal residence in the Kingdom of God known as Vaikunthas. The website VaisnavaCalendar.Info provides resources for those interested in receiving email reminders and accessing downloadable calendar files for various Vaisnava events and observances.