Ekadashi is considered a very holy day in the Sanatan tradition. This day is dedicated to the worship of Lord Narayana, the savior of this world. It is said that fasting on Ekadashi destroys all sins and Lord Narayana removes all the troubles of the devotees. Ekadashi destroys all the ailments of people and provides a happy and prosperous life to the devotees.
On the day of Parivartini Ekadashi, the Vamana avatar of Lord Vishnu is worshipped. It is said that on this day Lord Vishnu turns over while being absorbed in his Yognidra, hence it is called Parivartini Ekadashi. It is also known as Padma Ekadashi and Parshwa Ekadashi.
According to Hindu beliefs, devotees who observe this fast with full dedication and give donations to the poor and needy people; get good health, wealth and happiness. Worshiping Lord Vishnu on this day relieves one of sins and the devotee gets free from the cycle of birth and death.
Parivartini Ekadashi falls during the holy Chaturmas, hence this Ekadashi is considered the most auspicious and supreme Ekadashi. It has been mentioned in the ‘Brahma Vaivart Purana’. It is said that giving donations and doing religious work on this auspicious day paves the way for a happy life for people.
While mentioning charity in Manusmriti it is said-
तपः परं कृतयुगे त्रेतायां ज्ञानमुच्यते ।
(Tapah Param Kritayuge Tretayan Gyanmuchyate)
द्वापरे यज्ञमेवाहुर्दानमेकं कलौ युगे ॥
(Dwapare Yagmevayudarnmekam Kloo Yuge)
That is, austerity in Satyug, knowledge in Treta, sacrifice in Dwapara and charity in Kali Yuga are the means of welfare of man.
On the pious occasion of Parivartini Ekadashi, please donate and become a part of the merit by helping in the project of feeding the poor, helpless and disabled children once a year.
Your little donation would provide food for needy, abandoned, and differently-abled individuals.
