Tue Dec 10 14:34:15 UTC 2024: ## Mokshada Ekadashi: Fasting and Prayers Offer Salvation, Say Astrologers
**NEW DELHI** – Mokshada Ekadashi, observed on the Shukla Paksha Ekadashi of the Margashirsha month, is a significant Hindu festival. According to astrologer Radhakant Vats, the fast and worship of Lord Vishnu on this day are believed to not only grant salvation (moksha) but also absolve sins and bestow salvation upon multiple generations of a devotee’s family. Reciting and listening to the Vrata Katha (sacred story) is also considered highly beneficial.
Two prominent legends illustrate the significance of Mokshada Ekadashi. One recounts the story of King Vaikhanas of Gokul, who, after a dream revealing his ancestors’ suffering in hell, consulted his priest. The priest advised him to observe Mokshada Ekadashi’s fast and worship Vishnu. The King’s devotion led to Lord Vishnu’s appearance, granting salvation to his ancestors.
Another legend connects the festival to the Pandavas from the Mahabharata. After their deaths, only Yudhisthira reached heaven. To liberate his brothers, he observed the Mokshada Ekadashi fast from heaven, securing their salvation. Observing this fast and performing the prescribed rituals is believed to bring similar blessings to devotees. The article concludes with a reminder to consult a doctor before trying any home remedies or health tips.
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