🌼 Putrada Ekadashi 🌼

💐Significance Of Putrada Ekadashi💐

                  According to ancient texts, devotees should follow fast on this day to have children and their off spring to live a long life. By doing so, one can get rid of life obstacles and their children live a long life by observing the fast of  Putrada Ekadashi. On this day, child-related problems may get resolved if you keep fast with the utmost sincerity. Couples who want to avoid having children or who want to be childless must adhere to this fast. If the pair fasts together, the fast will bear fruit shortly. Those who read or listen to the significance and tale of the fast with complete dedication receive a blessing comparable to the donation of several cows. 

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🍀Putrada Ekadashi Puja Vidhi:🍀

• According to the Puranas, one should not eat after sunset on the Dashami Tithi and should sleep while meditating on God at night. 

• The person observing the Ekadashi fast should keep his mind calm and steady. Do not bring any kind of hatred or anger to mind. Avoid backbiting. 

• In the morning, one should get up before sunrise and take a bath and wear clean clothes and light a ghee lamp in front of the idol of Lord Vishnu. 

• Use Tulsi, seasonal fruits and sesame seeds in the worship of Lord Vishnu. 

• One should not eat food on the day of the fast; if you wish, you can eat fruit after the evening worship. 

• If you do not observe fasting for some reason, even then rice should not be used in food on Ekadashi. 

• Raat vigil on Ekadashi is of great importance, so stay awake at night and sing bhajans in the praise of God. 

• Reciting Vishnusahasranaam on Ekadashi gives special blessings of Lord Vishnu. 

• Next day, i.e. on Dwadashi tithi, after feeding the Brahmins, eat your own food. 

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🌻 Spiritual Benefits of  Putrada Ekadashi: 🌻 
           

                   Observing Shravana Putrada Ekadashi is believed to bring numerous spiritual and material benefits to the devotees. Some of these include: 

Blessings for Progeny: The primary benefit of observing this Ekadashi is the blessing of a child. Couples who observe this fast with sincerity are believed to be blessed with healthy progeny. 

Removal of Sins: The fast is said to cleanse one’s sins, purify the soul, and bring spiritual enlightenment. It is a day dedicated to seeking forgiveness for past misdeeds and setting oneself on the path of righteousness. 

Fulfillment of Desires: Devotees believe that fasting on this day can fulfill their sincere wishes, especially those related to family and children. 

Spiritual Growth: By observing the fast, devotees can grow closer to Lord Vishnu, experiencing his divine presence and grace in their lives. 

   
                   As the holy day of Shravana Putrada / Pavitropana Ekadashi comes, may every devotee’s heart be filled with the light of Shri Krishna’s blessings! 

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🍀Mantras of Putrada Ekadashi:🍀

 
Santan Gopal Mantra

“ॐ क्लीं देवकीसुत गोविंद वासुदेव जगत्पते।  

देहि मे तनयं कृष्ण त्वामहं शरणं गत:।।” 

“Om Kleem Devkisut Govind Vasudev Jagatpate. 

“dehi me Tanayam Krishna Tvamaham Sharanam Gatah.” 

Vishnu Mantra:

“ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय।” 

“Om Namo Bhagavte Vasudevay.”

“ॐ नमो नारायणाय।” 

“Om Namo Naraynay.” 

  
“ॐ विष्णवे नमः।” 

“Om Vishnave Namah.” 

Batuk Bhairava Mantra:

“ॐ बाल शिवाय विदमहे कालिपुत्राय धीमहि तन्नो बटुक प्रचोदयात्।।” 

“Om Bal Shivay Vidmahe Kaliputray Dhimahi Tanno Batuk Prachodayat.” 

  
Lord Krishna Mantra:  

  
“ॐ क्लीं गोपालवेषधराय वासुदेवाय हुं फट स्वाहा ।। 

“Om Clean Gopalveshdharay Vasudevay Hum Phat Swaha. 

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💐Conclusion 💐

                   Putrada Ekadashi is a significant observance in the Hindu calendar, marked by fasting and devotion to Lord Vishnu. Celebrated twice a year, with occurrence being particularly auspicious, it offers couples the hope of progeny and spiritual growth. 

           The fast is a time for deep contemplation and connection with the divine. By participating in the rituals and adhering to the vrat timings, devotees seek blessings for happiness and fulfillment. 

           Whether through a complete or partial fast, the day is an opportunity to enhance one’s spiritual journey and honor the complementary forces of Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva. 

           As we reflect on the rituals and significance of Putrada Ekadashi, we recognize the profound impact such traditional practices have on the lives of the faithful. 

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