Sayan Ekadasi - Deva Sayani Ekadasi - Padma Ekadasi of Bhavishya-uttara Purana.
The saintly king Yudhisthira Maharaja said, "Oh Keshava, what is the name of that Ekadasi that occurs during the bright fortnight of the month of Ashadha (June-July)? Who is the worshipable Deity for the auspicious day, and what is the process for observing this event? "
Lord Sri Krishna replied, "Oh guardian of this earthly planet, I will gladly tell you a wonderful historical event that the deva Lord Brahma once narrated to his son Narada Muni.
"One day Narada Muni asked his father:" What is the name of the Ekadasi that occurs during the light part of the month of Ashadha 'as you did? "Please tell me how I should observe this Ekadasi and thus please the Supreme Lord, Sri Vishnu.
"Lord Brahma replied. 'Oh great saintly orator, O best of all sages, Oh purest devotee of Lord Vishnu, your question is as usual excellent for the good of all mankind There is nothing better than Ekadasi, day of Lord Sri Hari, in this or any other world. It nullifies even the worst sins if observed properly. For this reason, I will tell you this Ashadha-Shukla Ekadasi.
"'Fasting on this Ekadasi purifies one of all sins and fulfills all desires. Therefore, he who neglects to observe this sacred fast day is a good candidate for entering hell. Ashadha-Shukla Ekadasi is also famous as Padma Ekadasi. Just to please the Supreme Lord Hrishikesha, the master of the senses, one should fast on this day. Listen carefully, Oh Narada, as a story to you a wonderful historical event that was recorded in the writes about this Ekadasi. Just hearing this account destroys all kinds of sins, along with all obstacles on the path to spiritual perfection.
"'Oh son, there was once a saintly king in the Surya vamsha (dynasty of the Sol) named Mandhata. Because I always stood up for the truth, he was appointed emperor. He took care of his subjects as if they were members and children of their own family. On account of his piety and great religiosity, there was no pestilence, drought, or disease of any kind in all his realm. All his subjects were not only free of all kinds of disturbances but also were very wealthy . The king's own treasury was free of any ill-gotten, so he ruled happily for many years.
"'Once, however, because of some sin in his kingdom, there was a drought of three years. The subjects were also harassed by hunger. The lack of grain made it impossible for them to perform Vedic sacrifices prescribed, offering oblations of screams (ghee) to their forefathers and the devas, or engage in any ritualistic worship, or even study the Vedic literatures Finally, all came before their beloved king in a great assembly and spoke well. "Oh King which always see our welfare, so we humbly beg your assistance now. Everyone and everything in this world needs water. Without water, almost everything is rendered useless or dead. Nara The Vedas call water, and because the Supreme Personality of Godhead sleeps upon water, its other name is Narayana. God makes His own abode on water and takes his rest there.
It is said that there are three things that can not exist without water, pearls, humans, and flour. The essential quality of a pearl is its luster, and that's because of the water. The essence of a man is his semen, whose main component is water. And without water, flour can not be converted into dough and then be cooked in various forms of bread, offered and eaten. Sometimes water is called jala-Narayana, the Supreme Lord in the form of this sustainable living substance - water.
His form of clouds, the Supreme Lord is present throughout the sky and pours rain, from which grow the grains that maintain every living entity.
"" Oh king, the severe drought has caused a great lack of valuable grains, so we are all miserable, and the population is decreasing as people die or leave their kingdom. Oh best ruler on Earth, please find some solution to this problem and bring us peace and prosperity once again. "
"The king replied," You speak the truth, for grains are like Brahman, the Absolute Truth, who lives within grains and thereby sustains all beings. In fact, it is because of grains that the entire world lives. Now, why is there a terrible drought in our kingdom? The Holy Scriptures discuss this subject very thoroughly. If a king (or head of the country) is irreligious, both he and his subjects suffer. I have meditated upon the cause of our problem for a long time, but after searching my past and present life I can honestly say that I find no sin. Still, for the good of all my subjects, I will try to remedy the situation. "
Thinking this way, King Mandhata gathered his army and his entourage. I made obeisance to me, and then entered the forest. He wandered here and there, seeking great sages in their Ashrams and inquiring about how to resolve the crisis in his kingdom. At last he found the ashram of one of my other sons, Angira Muni, whose light illuminated all directions. Sitting in his hermitage, Angira seemed one seconds Brahma. Mandhata king was very happy to see those exalted sages, whose senses were completely under control.
"The king immediately dismounted his horse and offered his respectful obeisances to the lotus feet of Angira Muni. Then the king with their hands and prayed for the Muni's blessings. That saintly person reciprocal blessed the king with sacred mantras, and then He asked for the welfare of the seven members of his kingdom. The seven-member domain of a king is the king, the ministers, his treasury, his military forces and their allies, the Brahmins, sacrificial performances performed in the kingdom and the needs of patients in their care.
"'After telling the sage how are the seven members of his reign, King Mandhata asked the sage about his own situation, and if he was happy. Then Angira Muni asked the king why he had undertaken such a difficult journey the forest, and the king told him of the affliction his kingdom was suffering the king said. "Oh great sage, I am ruling and maintaining my kingdom following the Vedic prescriptions, and therefore do not know the reason for the drought. To solve this mystery, I have approached you for help. Please help me to relieve the suffering of my subjects. "
"'Angira Rishi said to the king:" The present age, Satya yuga, is the best of all ages, for in this age Dharma is four legs (Truthfulness, austerity, mercy and cleanliness). In this age everyone respects brahmanas as senior members of society. Also, everyone fulfills his occupational duties, and only twice-born brahmanas are allowed to perform Vedic austerities and penance. Although this is a standard, Oh lion among kings, there is a shudra (uninitiated, untrained person) who is conducting illegally rites of austerity and penance in your kingdom. Therefore there is no rain in your land. Therefore, you should punish the worker to death, because by doing so the pollution caused by their actions and deliver him the peace to your subjects are removed. "
"'The king replied," How can I kill a harmless executioner of austerity and sacrifice? Please give me some spiritual solution. "
"'The great sage Angira Muni then said," Oh king, you should observe a fast on the Ekadasi that occurs during the fortnight of Ashadha. This auspicious day is named Padma Ekadasi and by its influence plentiful rains and thus grains and other foodstuffs will surely return to your kingdom. This Ekadasi gives perfection the faithful observers, removes all kinds of bad elements, and destroys all obstacles on the road to perfection. Oh king, you, your family and your subjects should all observe this sacred Ekadasi fast. Then everything in your kingdom will undoubtedly return to normal. "
"At these words, the king offered his obeisances and then returned to his palace. When the Padma Ekadasi arrived, King Mandhata assembled all the Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas and Sudras in his kingdom and instructed them to strictly observe this important fast day. Having observed, the rains fell, just as the sage had predicted, and in due course were abundant crops and a rich harvest of grain. By the mercy of the Supreme Lord Hrishikesha, the master of the senses, all the king's subjects Mandhata became very happy and prosperous.
"Therefore, Oh Narada, everyone should observe this Ekadasi fast very strictly, as it gives all kinds of happiness and ultimate liberation, upon the faithful devotee '
Lord Sri Krishna concluded, "My dear Yudhisthira, Padma Ekadasi is so powerful that one who simply reads or hears its glories becomes completely sinless Oh Pandava, one who wishes to please Me should strictly observe this Ekadasi, which is also known as. Deva-sayani Ekadasi
Deva-sayani or Vishnu-sayani indicates the day when Lord Vishnu goes to sleep with all the devas (demigods). It is said that after this day should not make any new auspicious ceremonies until DevotthAni Ekadasi (Haribodhini (Probodhini) Devotthaani (Uttana) Ekadasi), which takes place during the month of Kartika (October-November), because the devas ( demigods) are asleep, not be invited to the sacrificial arena and because the Sun moves along its course towards South (Dakshinayanam).
"Lord Sri Krishna continued," O lion among kings, Yudhisthira Maharaj, who wants liberation should regularly observe a fast on this Ekadasi which is also the day when fasting begins Chaturmasya. "
Thus ends the narration of the glories of Ashadha-Shukla Ekadashi -
also known as Padma Ekadasi Ekadasi or Deva-sayani - the Bhavishya-uttara Purana
The saintly king Yudhisthira Maharaja said, "Oh Keshava, what is the name of that Ekadasi that occurs during the bright fortnight of the month of Ashadha (June-July)? Who is the worshipable Deity for the auspicious day, and what is the process for observing this event? "
Lord Sri Krishna replied, "Oh guardian of this earthly planet, I will gladly tell you a wonderful historical event that the deva Lord Brahma once narrated to his son Narada Muni.
"One day Narada Muni asked his father:" What is the name of the Ekadasi that occurs during the light part of the month of Ashadha 'as you did? "Please tell me how I should observe this Ekadasi and thus please the Supreme Lord, Sri Vishnu.
"Lord Brahma replied. 'Oh great saintly orator, O best of all sages, Oh purest devotee of Lord Vishnu, your question is as usual excellent for the good of all mankind There is nothing better than Ekadasi, day of Lord Sri Hari, in this or any other world. It nullifies even the worst sins if observed properly. For this reason, I will tell you this Ashadha-Shukla Ekadasi.
"'Fasting on this Ekadasi purifies one of all sins and fulfills all desires. Therefore, he who neglects to observe this sacred fast day is a good candidate for entering hell. Ashadha-Shukla Ekadasi is also famous as Padma Ekadasi. Just to please the Supreme Lord Hrishikesha, the master of the senses, one should fast on this day. Listen carefully, Oh Narada, as a story to you a wonderful historical event that was recorded in the writes about this Ekadasi. Just hearing this account destroys all kinds of sins, along with all obstacles on the path to spiritual perfection.
"'Oh son, there was once a saintly king in the Surya vamsha (dynasty of the Sol) named Mandhata. Because I always stood up for the truth, he was appointed emperor. He took care of his subjects as if they were members and children of their own family. On account of his piety and great religiosity, there was no pestilence, drought, or disease of any kind in all his realm. All his subjects were not only free of all kinds of disturbances but also were very wealthy . The king's own treasury was free of any ill-gotten, so he ruled happily for many years.
"'Once, however, because of some sin in his kingdom, there was a drought of three years. The subjects were also harassed by hunger. The lack of grain made it impossible for them to perform Vedic sacrifices prescribed, offering oblations of screams (ghee) to their forefathers and the devas, or engage in any ritualistic worship, or even study the Vedic literatures Finally, all came before their beloved king in a great assembly and spoke well. "Oh King which always see our welfare, so we humbly beg your assistance now. Everyone and everything in this world needs water. Without water, almost everything is rendered useless or dead. Nara The Vedas call water, and because the Supreme Personality of Godhead sleeps upon water, its other name is Narayana. God makes His own abode on water and takes his rest there.
It is said that there are three things that can not exist without water, pearls, humans, and flour. The essential quality of a pearl is its luster, and that's because of the water. The essence of a man is his semen, whose main component is water. And without water, flour can not be converted into dough and then be cooked in various forms of bread, offered and eaten. Sometimes water is called jala-Narayana, the Supreme Lord in the form of this sustainable living substance - water.
His form of clouds, the Supreme Lord is present throughout the sky and pours rain, from which grow the grains that maintain every living entity.
"" Oh king, the severe drought has caused a great lack of valuable grains, so we are all miserable, and the population is decreasing as people die or leave their kingdom. Oh best ruler on Earth, please find some solution to this problem and bring us peace and prosperity once again. "
"The king replied," You speak the truth, for grains are like Brahman, the Absolute Truth, who lives within grains and thereby sustains all beings. In fact, it is because of grains that the entire world lives. Now, why is there a terrible drought in our kingdom? The Holy Scriptures discuss this subject very thoroughly. If a king (or head of the country) is irreligious, both he and his subjects suffer. I have meditated upon the cause of our problem for a long time, but after searching my past and present life I can honestly say that I find no sin. Still, for the good of all my subjects, I will try to remedy the situation. "
Thinking this way, King Mandhata gathered his army and his entourage. I made obeisance to me, and then entered the forest. He wandered here and there, seeking great sages in their Ashrams and inquiring about how to resolve the crisis in his kingdom. At last he found the ashram of one of my other sons, Angira Muni, whose light illuminated all directions. Sitting in his hermitage, Angira seemed one seconds Brahma. Mandhata king was very happy to see those exalted sages, whose senses were completely under control.
"The king immediately dismounted his horse and offered his respectful obeisances to the lotus feet of Angira Muni. Then the king with their hands and prayed for the Muni's blessings. That saintly person reciprocal blessed the king with sacred mantras, and then He asked for the welfare of the seven members of his kingdom. The seven-member domain of a king is the king, the ministers, his treasury, his military forces and their allies, the Brahmins, sacrificial performances performed in the kingdom and the needs of patients in their care.
"'After telling the sage how are the seven members of his reign, King Mandhata asked the sage about his own situation, and if he was happy. Then Angira Muni asked the king why he had undertaken such a difficult journey the forest, and the king told him of the affliction his kingdom was suffering the king said. "Oh great sage, I am ruling and maintaining my kingdom following the Vedic prescriptions, and therefore do not know the reason for the drought. To solve this mystery, I have approached you for help. Please help me to relieve the suffering of my subjects. "
"'Angira Rishi said to the king:" The present age, Satya yuga, is the best of all ages, for in this age Dharma is four legs (Truthfulness, austerity, mercy and cleanliness). In this age everyone respects brahmanas as senior members of society. Also, everyone fulfills his occupational duties, and only twice-born brahmanas are allowed to perform Vedic austerities and penance. Although this is a standard, Oh lion among kings, there is a shudra (uninitiated, untrained person) who is conducting illegally rites of austerity and penance in your kingdom. Therefore there is no rain in your land. Therefore, you should punish the worker to death, because by doing so the pollution caused by their actions and deliver him the peace to your subjects are removed. "
"'The king replied," How can I kill a harmless executioner of austerity and sacrifice? Please give me some spiritual solution. "
"'The great sage Angira Muni then said," Oh king, you should observe a fast on the Ekadasi that occurs during the fortnight of Ashadha. This auspicious day is named Padma Ekadasi and by its influence plentiful rains and thus grains and other foodstuffs will surely return to your kingdom. This Ekadasi gives perfection the faithful observers, removes all kinds of bad elements, and destroys all obstacles on the road to perfection. Oh king, you, your family and your subjects should all observe this sacred Ekadasi fast. Then everything in your kingdom will undoubtedly return to normal. "
"At these words, the king offered his obeisances and then returned to his palace. When the Padma Ekadasi arrived, King Mandhata assembled all the Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas and Sudras in his kingdom and instructed them to strictly observe this important fast day. Having observed, the rains fell, just as the sage had predicted, and in due course were abundant crops and a rich harvest of grain. By the mercy of the Supreme Lord Hrishikesha, the master of the senses, all the king's subjects Mandhata became very happy and prosperous.
"Therefore, Oh Narada, everyone should observe this Ekadasi fast very strictly, as it gives all kinds of happiness and ultimate liberation, upon the faithful devotee '
Lord Sri Krishna concluded, "My dear Yudhisthira, Padma Ekadasi is so powerful that one who simply reads or hears its glories becomes completely sinless Oh Pandava, one who wishes to please Me should strictly observe this Ekadasi, which is also known as. Deva-sayani Ekadasi
Deva-sayani or Vishnu-sayani indicates the day when Lord Vishnu goes to sleep with all the devas (demigods). It is said that after this day should not make any new auspicious ceremonies until DevotthAni Ekadasi (Haribodhini (Probodhini) Devotthaani (Uttana) Ekadasi), which takes place during the month of Kartika (October-November), because the devas ( demigods) are asleep, not be invited to the sacrificial arena and because the Sun moves along its course towards South (Dakshinayanam).
"Lord Sri Krishna continued," O lion among kings, Yudhisthira Maharaj, who wants liberation should regularly observe a fast on this Ekadasi which is also the day when fasting begins Chaturmasya. "
Thus ends the narration of the glories of Ashadha-Shukla Ekadashi -
also known as Padma Ekadasi Ekadasi or Deva-sayani - the Bhavishya-uttara Purana
Sayan Ekadasi - Deva Sayani Ekadasi - Padma Ekadasi del Bhavishya-uttara Purana.
El santo rey Yudhisthira Maharaja dijo, "Oh Keshava, ¿cuál es el nombre de ese Ekadasi que ocurre durante la quincena iluminada del mes de Ashadha (junio-julio)? ¿Quién es la Deidad adorable para el día auspicioso, y cual es el proceso para observar este evento? "
El Señor Sri Krishna replicó: "Oh guardián de este planeta terrenal, yo con mucho gusto te contare un acontecimiento histórico maravilloso que el deva el Señor Brahma una vez narró a su hijo Narada Muni.
"Un día Narada Muni le preguntó a su padre:" ¿Cuál es el nombre del Ekadasi que ocurre durante la parte clara del mes de Ashadha ', como lo hiciste? "Por favor dígame cómo debo observar este Ekadasi y así complacer al Señor Supremo, Sri Vishnu.
"El Señor Brahma respondió: 'Oh gran santo orador, oh, el mejor de todos los sabios, Oh devoto puro del Señor Vishnu, su pregunta es como siempre excelente para el bien de toda la humanidad. No hay nada mejor que Ekadasi, el día del Señor Sri Hari, en este o en cualquier otro mundo. Se anula incluso el peor de los pecados si se observan correctamente. Por esta razón, te diré sobre esta Ashadha-Shukla Ekadasi.
"'El ayuno en este Ekadasi lo purifica a uno de todos los pecados y satisface todos los deseos. Por lo tanto, el que deja de lado en observar este día de ayuno sagrado es un buen candidato para entrar en el infierno. Ashadha-Shukla Ekadasi es también famoso como Padma Ekadasi. Sólo para complacer al Señor Supremo Hrishikesha, el amo de los sentidos, uno debe ayunar en este día. Escuche con atención, Oh Narada, como relato a usted un evento histórico maravilloso que se ha registrado en las escrituras acerca de este Ekadasi. Sólo escuchar este relato destruye toda clase de pecados, junto con todos los obstáculos en el camino hacia la perfección espiritual.
"'Oh hijo, había una vez un rey santo en la Surya vamsha (dinastía del Sol) que se llamaba Mandhata. Porque siempre se puso de pie por la verdad, fue nombrado emperador. Él se hizo cargo de sus súbditos como si fueran miembros e hijos de su propia familia. A causa de su piedad y gran religiosidad, no habia pestes, sequías, o enfermedades de cualquier tipo en todo su reino. Todos sus subditos no solo eran libres de todo tipo de perturbaciones, sino también eran muy ricos. La propia tesorería del rey era libre de cualquier dinero mal habido, por lo que él gobernó feliz durante muchos años.
"'Una vez, sin embargo, a causa de algún pecado en su reino, hubo una sequía de tres años. Los subditos se vieron acosados también por el hambre. La falta de granos hizo imposible para ellos llevar a cabo los sacrificios Vedicos prescritos, ofrecer oblaciones de grita (ghee), a sus antepasados y a los devas, ni ejercer ninguna adoración ritual, o incluso estudiar las literaturas Vedicas. Finalmente, todos se presentaron ante su amado rey en una gran asamblea y se le habló así: "Oh rey, que siempre ves por nuestro bienestar, por lo que humildemente suplicamos su ayuda ahora. Todos y todo en este mundo necesita agua. Sin agua, casi todo se vuelve inútil o muerto. Los Vedas llaman Nara agua, y debido a que la Suprema Personalidad de Dios duerme sobre el agua, su otro nombre es Narayana. Dios hace Su propia morada en el agua y toma su descanso allí.
Se dice que hay tres cosas que no pueden existir sin agua, las perlas, los seres humanos, y la harina. La cualidad esencial de una perla es su brillo, y eso es debido al agua. La esencia de un hombre es su semen, cuyo componente principal es el agua. Y sin agua, la harina no se puede convertir en masa y luego ser cocinado en diversas formas de pan, que se ofrecen y se comen. A veces el agua se llama jala-Narayana, el Señor Supremo en la forma de esta vida sostenible sustancia - agua.
En Su forma de las nubes, el Señor Supremo está presente en todo el cielo y derrama lluvias, de las que crecen los granos que mantienen a todas las entidades vivientes.
"" Oh rey, la grave sequía ha causado una gran falta de granos valiosos, por lo que todos somos miserables, y la población está disminuyendo ya que la gente se mueren o dejan su reino. Oh mejor gobernante en la Tierra, por favor encuentra alguna solucion a este problema y nos lleve a la paz y la prosperidad, una vez más ".
"El rey respondió:" Usted habla de la verdad, por los granos que son como el Brahman, la Verdad Absoluta, que vive dentro de los granos y por lo tanto sostiene a todos los seres. De hecho, es a causa de los granos que todo el mundo vive. Ahora, ¿por qué hay una terrible sequía en nuestro reino? Las Sagradas Escrituras discuten este tema muy a fondo. Si un rey (o la cabeza del país) es irreligiosa, tanto él como sus súbditos sufren. He meditado sobre la causa de nuestro problema desde hace mucho tiempo, pero después de buscar mi vida pasada y presente honestamente puedo decir que no encuentro ningún pecado. Aún así, por el bien de todos mis subditos, voy a tratar de poner remedio a la situación. "
Pensando de esta manera, el rey Mandhata reunió a su ejército y su séquito. Me hizo reverencias a mí, y luego entró en el bosque. Vagó aquí y allá, en busca de grandes sabios en sus ashrams y preguntando acerca de cómo resolver la crisis en su reino. Por fin se encontró con el ashram de uno de mis otros hijos, Angira Muni, cuyo resplandor iluminaba todas las direcciones. Sentado en su ermita, Angira parecía un segundo Brahma. Rey Mandhata estaba muy contento de ver a aquellos sabios exaltados, cuyos sentidos estaban completamente bajo control.
"El rey de inmediato desmontó su caballo y ofreció sus respetuosas reverencias a los pies de loto de Angira Muni. Entonces el rey junto sus manos y oró por las bendiciones del Muni. Esa persona santa reciproco bendiciendo al rey con mantras sagrados, y luego le preguntó por el bienestar de los siete miembros de su reino. Los siete miembros de dominio de un rey es el mismo rey, los ministros, su tesoro, sus fuerzas militares, y sus aliados, los brahmanes, las ejecuciones de sacrificio realizadas en el reino y las necesidades de los pacientes bajo su cuidado.
"'Después de decirle al sabio cómo se encuentran los siete miembros de su reino, el rey Mandhata preguntó el sabio sobre su propia situación, y si era feliz. Entonces Angira Muni preguntó al rey por qué había llevado a cabo un viaje tan difícil en el bosque, y el rey le habló de la aflicción que su reino estaba sufriendo. El rey dijo: "Oh gran sabio, estoy gobernando y manteniendo mi reino siguiendo las prescripciones Vedicas, y por lo tanto no sé el motivo de la sequía. Para resolver este misterio, me he acercado a ti por ayuda. Por favor ayúdame a aliviar el sufrimiento de mis subditos ".
"'Angira Rishi dijo al rey:" La época actual, Satya yuga, es la mejor de todas las edades, ya que en esta época el Dharma se encuentra en las cuatro patas (Verdad, la austeridad, la misericordia y limpieza). En esta época todo el mundo respeta a los brahmanas como los miembros superiores de la sociedad. Además, todo el mundo cumple con sus deberes ocupacionales, y sólo a los brahmanas nacidos dos veces se les permite realizar austeridades y penitencias Vedicas. Aunque se trata de una norma, Oh león entre los reyes, hay una shudra (no iniciado, persona sin entrenamiento) que está llevando a cabo ilegalmente los ritos de la austeridad y la penitencia en tu reino. Por eso no hay lluvia en tu tierra. Por tanto, debes castigar a este trabajador con la muerte, porque por hacerlo se quitara la contaminación causada por sus acciones y devolveras la paz a tus subditos. "
"'Entonces el rey respondió:" ¿Cómo puedo matar a un inofensivo ejecutador de la austeridad y el sacrificio? Por favor, dame alguna solución espiritual ".
"'El gran sabio Angira Muni dijo entonces:" Oh rey, se debe observar un ayuno en el Ekadasi que ocurre durante la quincena del mes de Ashadha. Este auspicioso día se llama Padma Ekadasi y por su influencia lluvias abundantes y por lo tanto los granos y otros alimentos seguramente regresarán a tu reino. Este Ekadasi otorga la perfección a sus observadores fieles, elimina todo tipo de malos elementos, y destruye todos los obstáculos en el camino hacia la perfección. Oh rey, tu, tus familiares y tus subditos todos deberían observar este sagrado ayuno de Ekadasi. Entonces todo en tu reino, sin duda, volverá a la normalidad ".
"Al oír estas palabras, el rey ofreció sus reverencias y luego regresó a su palacio. Cuando el Padma Ekadasi llegó, el rey Mandhata reunió a todos los brahmanas, kshatriyas, Vaishyas y shudras en su reino y les dio instrucciones de observar estrictamente este importante día de ayuno. Después de haber observado, las lluvias cayeron, al igual que el sabio había predicho, y en su debido tiempo hubo abundantes cosechas y una rica cosecha de granos. Por la misericordia del Señor Supremo Hrishikesha, el amo de los sentidos, todos los súbditos del rey Mandhata llegaron a ser muy felices y prósperos.
"Por tanto, Oh Narada, todo el mundo debe observar este Ekadasi rápido muy estricta, ya que otorga todo tipo de felicidad, así como la liberación definitiva, sobre el devoto fiel '
El Señor Sri Krishna concluyó: "Mi querido Yudhisthira, Padma Ekadasi es tan poderoso que uno que simplemente lee o escucha sus glorias se vuelve completamente libre de pecado. Oh Pandava, alguien que desea complacerme debería observar estrictamente este Ekadasi, que es también conocido como Deva-sayani Ekadasi
Deva-sayani o Vishnu-sayani, indica el día en que el Señor Vishnu se va a dormir con todos los devas (semidioses). Se dice que después de este día no se debe realizar ninguna nueva ceremonias auspiciosas hasta DevotthAni Ekadasi (Haribodhini (Probodhini) Devotthaani (Uttana) Ekadasi), que tiene lugar durante el mes de Kartika (octubre - noviembre), debido a que los devas (semidioses), estan dormidos, no pueden ser invitados a la arena de sacrificio y porque el Sol se desplaza a lo largo de su curso hacia Sur (Dakshinayanam).
"El Señor Sri Krishna continuó:" Oh león entre los reyes, Yudhisthira Maharaj, quien quiere la liberación debe observar regularmente un ayuno en este Ekadasi que es también el día en que empieza el ayuno Chaturmasya. "
Así termina la narración de las glorias del Ashadha-Shukla Ekadasi -
también conocido como Padma Ekadasi o Deva-sayani Ekadasi - Del Bhavishya-uttara Purana
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