Amalaki Ekadasi - Day of Lord Vishnu

February 18, 2007

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[Vishnu]

Lord Vishnu, major god of Hinduism and Indian mythology, popularly

regarded as the preserver of the universe. Vishnu is the principle that

sustains and preserves. Among the forces of nature, it is equilibrium.

Whereas Brahma is called the "creator," it is Vishnu who "sustains the

planets in their orbits" and rules the natural progression of the

seasons and the ages.

Vasishtha Muni said in Brahmanda Puran "Listen as I describe the best of

all fast days, Amalakii Ekadasi. He who faithfully observes a fast on

this Ekadasii obtains enormous wealth, gets free of the effects of all

kinds of sins, and attains liberation. Fasting on this Ekadasii is more

purifying than donating one thousand cows in charity to a pure

brahmana."

Significance of Amalakii Ekadasi

Once, in the month of Phalguna (February - March), the holy fast of

Amalakii Ekadasii arrived, conjoined with Dvadasi. This particular fast

would bestow especially great benefit. Amalakii is offspring of Lord

BrahmA, who can destroy all kinds of sinful reactions. Amalakii, is

actually the form of Brahman, and was once worshiped by Lord Ramachandra

Himself. Whoever circumambulates her is therefore immediately freed of

all his sins.

After having bath offered Amalakii tree a pot filled with water, as well

as garland and aromatic incense. Then worship Lord Parashurama with

these prayers: 'Oh Lord ParashurAma, Oh son of Renuka, Oh all-pleasing

one, Oh liberator of the worlds, kindly come beneath this holy Amalakii

tree and accept our humble obeisances.'

If the Amarlaki tree isn't available then worship the sacred Tulasi

tree. Also plant the sacred Tulasi seeds, and offer lamps to her.

The venerable Vasishtha Muni said, "...anyone who observes this holy

Amalakii EkAdasii will undoubtedly attain the supreme abode of Lord

Vishnu, so great is the religious merit earned from the observance of

this most sacred fast day."

Significance of 10 mukhi Rudraksha as stated in Srimaddevibhagavat 11th

Skand Chapter IV, Narayana said- Ten Mukhi Rudraksa is Visnu and removes

all the tears and troubles due from planets, evil powers and snakes.

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