Ekadashi fast has great importance in Sanatan Dharma, how did Ekadashi fast start? Regarding who is Bhagwati Ekadashi, there is a story in Padma Purana that once the sacred verse was given to Dharamraj Yudhishthir by Leela Purushottam Lord Shri Krishna, who gives freedom from all the sorrows, triple heat, who compares the rituals of thousands of Yagyas, who easily gives all the four Purusharthas. Instructed to observe Ekadashi fast. There is a popular story regarding the origin of Ekadashi fast. According to the story, Lord Vishnu had a long war with a demon named Mur. When Lord Vishnu got tired while fighting, he went to the cave in Badrikashram and started resting. While searching for Narayan, Mur also reached that cave and tried to kill the sleeping Lord. At the same time, a goddess was born from the body of Lord Vishnu and that goddess killed Mur.
Pleased with this, Lord Vishnu said that today you were born on the Ekadashi day of Margashirsha month, hence from today you will be known by the name of Ekadashi. This date will be dedicated to you and whoever worships me by observing a fast on this day will be freed from all kinds of sins. He will attain salvation even after death. Since Ekadashi was born under the influence of Lord Vishnu’s Maya, those who observe Ekadashi fast are freed from the troubles of illusion and move towards salvation.

In Dwaparayug, Lord Shri Krishna had also told the Pandavas the importance of fasting on Ekadashi. It is said that once Yudhishthir asked Lord Krishna, O Madhav, please tell me such a path by which one can get freedom from all the sorrows and threefold heat, get the virtuous results like performing the rituals of thousands of yagyas and get freedom from this cycle of birth and death. . Then Shri Krishna advised Pandavas to observe Ekadashi fast properly. There is great importance in observing Ekadashi fast. Besides, the rules of all religions are also different. Especially according to Hindu religion, a person who wishes to observe Ekadashi fast should follow some mandatory rules from the day of Dashami. Offering food to Brahmins on this day brings virtue. Ekadashi comes twice in a month, Krishna Paksha and Shukla Paksha. In this way there are 24 Ekadashis in a year.

People observing Ekadashi fast have to follow some important rules from the day before Dashami i.e. Ekadashi. From the day of Dashami, devotees should not consume food items like meat, fish, onion, lentils and honey. On both Dashami and Ekadashi days, people should follow complete celibacy, away from pleasures and luxuries. Get up early in the morning and take bath etc. Light a lamp in the temple of the house. Anoint Lord Vishnu with Ganga water. Lord Vishnu Offer flowers and basil leaves.
Perform Aarti of God and offer food to God. On this auspicious day, worship Goddess Lakshmi along with Lord Vishnu. One should observe complete celibacy at night and stay away from pleasures. Remember Lord Vishnu and pray. And say – O Trilokinath! My shame is in your hands, hence give me the strength to fulfill this vow. Even if by mistake I talk to any critic, then I should visit Lord Suryanarayan and worship Shri Hari with incense sticks and seek forgiveness. On the day of Ekadashi One should not sweep the house because there is a fear of death of micro-organisms like ants etc. Hair should not be cut on this day. No, no, more should be said. By speaking too much, even the words that cannot be uttered come out of the mouth. On this day, one should donate as per one’s capacity. But never accept food etc. given by someone. On the day of Ekadashi, a fasting person should not consume carrots, turnips, cabbage, spinach, etc. Consume nectar fruits like banana, mango, grapes, almonds, pistachios etc. Every thing should be accepted by offering it to the Lord and leaving Tulsi leaves behind. On the day of Dwadashi, sweets and Dakshina should be given to Brahmins. One should speak sweet words without getting angry.

On the day of Ekadashi the earth is in a special state. If we keep our body light and available that day, our awareness will turn inward. There is a high possibility of the inner door opening on this day. If your stomach is full, you are lethargic and not aware, you will not be able to pay attention to it. So, to remain alert, alert and also to keep the body pure, you remain without eating on that day. That is, you had eaten food the previous night and now you will eat only on the night of Ekadashi. If someone has to eat for a particular time If one has to observe Ekadashi fast, then it should always be supported by right kind of spiritual activities and sadhana. If you fast forcibly without adequately preparing your body and mind, you will only harm your body. But if your body is properly prepared, you are in a certain state mentally, and you are also ready at the energy level, then fasting can be very beneficial for you.

The person observing this fast gets divine results and all the troubles of his life end. Fasting on Ekadashi is considered very auspicious. It is said that this fast can liberate you from the cycle of birth and death. A total of 24 Ekadashi fasts are observed in a year. Every month, one Ekadashi fast is observed in Shukla Paksha and one in Krishna Paksha. The names and importance of all Ekadashis are also different. Usually, when someone has to observe Ekadashi fast, he starts this fast from Ekadashi of any Shukla Paksha. But in reality Ekadashi fast should be started from Utpanna Ekadashi. This Ekadashi falls in the month of Margashirsha and is considered the first Ekadashi. The person observing this fast gets divine results and all the troubles of his life end.