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An important Vrat for all Vedic Sanathan Dharma to purify soul..
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Bhagwan Shri Krishna
and Yudhisthar's communication about Ekadashi Vrat's Virtues
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Yudhistar asked following questions from Bhagwan Shri Krishna
�Tell me; Hey Shri Krishna
- How this Punya-mai (pious) Ekadashi tithi came into existence?
- Why is this pious in this world?
- How it became favourite of Devtas?�
Bhagwan Shri Krishna said, �Kunti-nandan this is the story of Sat-Yugh days, there was a Dhanav named Moor. He was so furious and horribly dangerous. He always cried loudly and his noise was so terrible for every one and even for the Devtas. Indra and all other Devtas were defeated by this bad soul Mahsur, he had also overthrew Indra from Swarg (haven). With sadness and fear, they were roaming on the earth. Desire to seek help, one fine morning they went to Mahdevji for help."
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Indra told, �Maheshwar all Devtas were thrown out of Swarg by Moor Dhahitiya�s furious activity and attack on Indra Lok, we are roaming on the earth like normal human beings. Please advise us, what to do and whose help should we take."
Mahdevji said, �Dev-raj Indra go to Universe�s Swami Bhagwan Garud-dwaj Baghwan Shri Hari, he is merciful and helpful for those who take His refuge. He will surely protect you all�.
Bhagwan Shri Krishna said, �Yudhisthar! Listening Mahdevji�s advice, intelligent Indra along with all Devtas went to Shir-sagar, where Bhagwan Ghadhadar was in his meditative state, pretending to sleep. Shri Hari was in his absolute calm composure as if there is nothing to worry, after all worries get destroyed before him. Having His Dharshan, Indra humbly folded his hands started praying�.
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After listening to Indra Plea, Bhagwan Shri Vishnu said �Devraj! (Pretending as if he knows nothing)
- How is this Dhanav?
- How he looks?
- How strong is he?
- How is this place where this Dusht (evil soul) living�?
Indra said � Deveshar! �In olden times, in Bhramaji�s Vansh (generation) a Mahan Aushar named Taalj was born, who was furiously dangerous and his son was more furious and famous by the name Moor.
Moor was extremely ardent, a great intrepid and for Devtas he was dreadful. He lived in famous city, named Chandravati. He defeated all Devtas and threw them out of Swarg-lok.
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Devraj Indra's prayer for Bhagwan Shri Hari
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�Hey Dev-devesh-wer! I bow down to you, Devtas and Dhanav both worship You.
"Hey Pundri-kak-ash! You are the enemy of Dhahityas,
�Hey Madhu-sudhan! (killer of the Madhu demon) protect us.
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�Hey Jagat-nath! All the Devtas are fearing Moor Dhanav and we have taken Your refuge.
�Hey Bakth-watsal! Save us.
�Hey Dev-devesh-wer! Save us.
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�Hey Janar-dhan! Protect us, protect us. Destroyer of Dhanav,
�Hey Kamal-nayan! Protect us.
�Hey Prabhu! We all have come closely to You and have taken your refuge.
�Hey Bhagwan! Help Devtas who have taken you refuge.
�Hey Dev! You are Pati (husband), Mati (mind), Karta (doer) and Karen (reason). You are Mata (Mother), You are Pita (father) of this Jagat (Universe).
�Hey Bhagwan! Dev-devesh-wer! Sharna-gat-watsal! Devta are afraid and have taken Your refuge.
�Hey Prabhu! Dangerous, strong Daithiya Moor has been victorious over Devtas and has thrown us out of the Swarg�.
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He crowned someone else as Swarg�s Indra and gave him Swarg�s throne and also established new Agni, Chandrama, Surya, Vayu and Varun as Swarg�s Devtas. Janardhan! I am telling the truth, every person is new in Swarg-lok. Devtas has lost their identity�.
After listening to the sad tale of Indra, Bhagwan Jarnadhan became mercifully angry, taking all Devtas, He went to Chandra Vati puri, where Devtas saw the daitiya was roaring loudly. Being defeated, all the Devtas ran here and there. Seeing Bhagwan Vishnu Moor said stop, stop. Bhagwan Vishnu listening challenging word of Moor said, �wicked dhanav (demon) see my arms and muscles, saying so Bhagwan Vishnu started sending His divine arrows at Dhanav to kill him. Dhanav feared and ran. Now Bhagwan Vishnu used His Chakra on Dhaithiya's army and killed hundreds of thousands of his strong men, then Bhagwan Madhu-sudhan went to Bhadrikashram. There was a cave named Singh-vati, which was 12 youjan in length with only one entrance. He went in and pretended to sleep.
Dhanav Moor was trying his best to kill Bhagwan Shri Vishnu with different strategies and followed Him there. He went inside the cave whereBhagwan Vishnu was resting in absolute calmness; Moor was surprise to see Shri Hari fearlessly clam and resting. He (Moor) thought this Devta is giving fear to Dhanavs therefore I should definitely kill Him.
Bhagwan Shri Krishna said Yudhistar! While Moor thought of killing Bhagwan Vishnu, a girl appeared from Bhagwan Vishnu�s body which was very beautiful and attractive and she was with abundance of power, absolute powerful, carrying all divine weapons. She was part of Bhagwan�s Tej (Tapa Light). Moor saw girl, and both thought of war with each other, and war began. Girl being an able warrior, knowing the art of war, with her one roaring the Moor fell on the ground and turned into heap of ashes. When Moor died Bhagwan woke up from his meditative sleep and saw Moor dead and asked, this enemy of Mine, who was so horrible and furious who killed him?
Girl replied Swami! with, Your Pra-sad of blessing, I killed him. Bhagwan said:- Kal-yani! Your this Karma (action) has made Triloks�s Munis and Devtas happy and joyous, what ever pleases you, do you ask from Me and I shall grant you a boon, your wish, although it may be not possible for Devtas to obtain. I will surely give you and there is no doubt in it.
This Girl was none other than Devi Ekadashi herself. She said, Prabhu! if, You are pleased with my Karma (action) than with Your Grace I want to be Devi who is leader in Tirth (holy place), who can destroy all the obstacle, and giver of all Siddhi�s (Knowledge). Janar-dhan! all, persons who have Bhakthi in You and keep my Vrat on this day should get all the Shidhis. Bhagwan! Those who keep Upvas, Nakt-Vrat, and Ek-Bukt- Vrat, You (Bhagwan Vishnu) should give them Dhan (wealth), Dharma (religious righteousness) and Moksha (salvation) and above all your Bakti (Shri Hari Devotion).
Shri Vishnu said:- Khal-yani! What ever you have said is being fulfilled! Bhagwan Shri Krishna is telling: - Yudisthar! Receiving such blessing, Maha-vrata Ekadashi was very happy and content. Both paksh (side) Ekadashis will equally do good for human beings, therefore do not differentiate Sukla and Krishna Paksh Ekadashi.
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