Papamochani Ekadashi

According to the Hindu calendar, Ekadashi of Krishna Paksha of Chaitra month is celebrated as Papamochani Ekadashi. This Ekadashi, in accordance with its name, provides the best opportunity to free a person from sins and pave the way for virtue. According to religious beliefs, by observing fast, fasting, worship and donation on this day, a person gets rid of all his sins and receives the blessings of Lord Vishnu.

Importance of Papamochani Ekadashi

Any devotee who observes the fast of Papamochani Ekadashi with devotion and faith, gets freedom from all the troubles of life. The fruits of the virtuous deeds done on this day are obtained many times more.

According to religious beliefs:

By observing fast and fasting on this day, all types of sins are destroyed.

With the grace of Lord Vishnu, happiness, peace and prosperity come in life.

Service and donation have special importance, which provides liberation from all sins.

The sins of previous births are also destroyed by the effect of this Ekadashi.

Papmochani Ekadashi and importance of donation

The special importance of donation and service is mentioned in Ekadashi fast. Feeding the needy and helping the disabled on Papmochani Ekadashi leads to virtue in life and ends all kinds of sorrows.

Mentioning donation, Goswami Tulsidas ji has written in Ramcharitmanas-

Pragat Chari Pad Dharma Ke Kali Mahu Ek Pradhan.

Jeen Ken Bidhi Dihen Daan Karai Kalyan.

The four stages of religion (truth, kindness, penance and donation) are famous, out of which only one (donation) stage is prominent in Kali. Donation does welfare when given in any form.

Helping the needy and helpless people on Ekadashi is extremely virtuous. Feeding the poor and disabled on this day not only brings their blessings, but it also becomes a medium to receive the grace of Lord Vishnu.

Receive blessings of Lord Vishnu by donating food to needy children on this holy day.