🌼 Kamada Ekadashi 🌼

💐Significance Of Kamada Ekadashi💐

                Of all the Ekadashi rites, Kamada Ekadashi is the most cherished since it is the first Ekadashi celebration of the Hindu year. Several Hindu holy texts and puranas, such as the “Varaha Purana,” have described the greatness of Kamada Ekadashi. In the Mahabharata, Sri Krishna gave Pandava King Yudhishtira an explanation of the merits and qualities of Kamada Ekadashi. The Kamada Ekadashi Varatam aids in the restoration and enhancement of one’s virtues. Additionally, it shields the followers and their loved ones from all the curses that others place against them.  

                    If one observes the Kamada Ekadashi Vrat fervently, even the most horrible misdeeds, such as the murder of a Brahmin, can be forgiven. Another common belief is that a male child blesses childless couples who observe the Kamada Ekadashi fast with zeal. In addition to being freed from the cycle of birth and death, those who observe this holy fast will eventually arrive at Lord Vishnu’s home, “Vaikunth.”  

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🍀Kamada Ekadashi Puja Vidhi:🍀

• Get up early in the morning and take a bath.  
• Wear clean clothes.  
• Meditate on Lord Vishnu.  
• Take a vow to fast.  
• Spread a clean cloth on a wooden stool.  
• Install an idol or picture of Lord Vishnu.  
• Offer Akshat, turmeric, sandalwood, flowers, yellow sandalwood, gram flour laddu, kheer, or any other sweet to the Lord.  
• Light a ghee lamp and perform Aarti.  
• Chant Vishnu Chalisa and mantras.  
• Pray to Lord Vishnu for happiness and peace.  
• Offer food to Lord Vishnu and distribute prasad among people.  
• Light a ghee lamp in front of Tulsi Mata in the evening.  
• Listen to the story of Ekadashi.  
• Keep a vigil for Lord Vishnu at night.  
• Break the fast on Dwadashi.  

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🌻 Don’ts for Kamada Ekadashi Fasting🌻

Avoid Tamasic Foods:  Do not consume onion, garlic, or spicy foods, as they are believed to increase rajasic (agitation) tendencies. 

Refrain from Overindulgence:  Do not overeat even permitted foods like fruits and milk; fasting is meant to practice restraint and simplicity. 

Say No to Negativity:  Avoid engaging in arguments, gossip, or any negative behavior that distracts you from spiritual reflection. 

No Sleeping During the Day:  Stay awake and alert to maximize spiritual benefits. Sleeping during the day on Ekadashi is believed to reduce the merit of fasting.  

Avoid Non-Vegetarian Food and Alcohol:  Completely abstain from meat, fish, eggs, and intoxicants, as they disturb spiritual harmony.  

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🍀 Mantras of Kamada Ekadashi:🍀

ॐ विष्णवे नमः।      
Om Vishnave Namah.

 ॐ हूं विष्णवे नमः। 
Om am Vishnave Namah. 

 
ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय नमः
Om Namo Bhagwate Vasudevay Namah.

 
ॐ नमो नारायणाय नमः   
Om Namo Narayanay Namah.

 
ॐ नमो नारायण। श्री मन नारायण नारायण हरि हरि।
Om Namo Narayan. Shri Man Narayan Narayan Hari Hari.

 
ॐ नारायणाय विद्महे वासुदेवाय धीमहि तन्नो विष्णुः प्रचोदयात् ।
Om Narayanaya Vidmahe Vasudevaya Dhimahi Tanno Vishnu Prachodayat.

 
श्रीकृष्ण गोविन्द हरे मुरारे। हे नाथ नारायण वासुदेवाय।।  
Shri Krishna Govind Hare Murare. he Nath Narayan Vasudevay.   

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💐Conclusion 💐

             
                     This day is thought to be ideal for achieving Moksha, or salvation. Hindus in India worship Lord Vishnu and celebrate Kamada Ekadashi with the utmost fervor. May Lord Vishnu grant us all the benefits we need to live contentedly and successfully. 

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