Do you know why Ekadashi Fast is so dearest to Shri Hari
how Ekadashi Bhagwati Saved Shri Hari.
During the Satya Yuga, there was an asura named Mura, a descendant of Brahma Ji. Mura was not only immensely powerful but also exceedingly cruel. His father, Taaljangh, had already established a lineage of terror, but Mura surpassed even his father in strength and ferocity. Mura launched a devastating attack on Swargalok, defeating Indra Dev and the other devas.
He forcefully seized Swargalok, driving the devas away. The devas, feeling helpless and despondent, wandered in search of a solution to reclaim their realm.
In their desperation, they approached Mahadev and narrated their plight. Mahadev, after hearing of their misfortune, suggested that only Shri Vishnu, the preserver of the universe, had the power to defeat Mura.
Acting on this advice, the devas traveled to Kshirsagar, the abode of Lord Vishnu, and began praying fervently for his assistance.
Pleased by their devotion, Shri Vishnu appeared before them and inquired about the source of their misery. Indra Dev explained the situation, narrating how Mura Asura had not only usurped Swargalok but had also instilled fear and chaos everywhere.
Shri Hari, enraged by the atrocities committed by Mura, assured the devas that he would personally intervene.
Taking the devas with him, Shri Vishnu proceeded to confront Mura. Upon reaching the battlefield, Shri Vishnu witnessed the devas scattering in fear, unable to face Mura’s formidable army.
The moment Mura saw Lord Vishnu, he arrogantly challenged him, commanding him to halt. But Shri Vishnu, his eyes blazing with anger, took on his divine form (Divya Roop) and began annihilating Mura’s vast army.
Seeing Shri Vishnu’s unmatched might, Mura’s soldiers panicked and fled.
However, Mura himself stepped forward to face Shri Vishnu, launching a fierce battle.
The duel continued for a long time, but eventually, Shri Vishnu decided to put an end to the asura’s tyranny. Using his Sudarshan Chakra, he beheaded Mura, thus liberating the devas and restoring peace to Swargalok.
After the battle, Shri Vishnu, fatigued from the fight, entered a cave in Badarikashram to rest. There, he fell into Yoganidra (divine sleep).
Seizing the opportunity, Mura’s spirit, still vengeful, tried to attack the sleeping Shri Vishnu. At that moment, from Shri Vishnu’s body manifested a radiant divine Feminine Energy , who was none other than Bhagwati Ekadashi.
With her divine energy, she destroyed Mura’s spirit instantly, thus saving Shri Vishnu.
When Shri Vishnu awoke and learned of what had transpired, he was deeply pleased with his Divine Lady. He blessed her and asked her to choose a boon.
The divine lady requested, “O Prabhu, if you are pleased with me, grant me the boon that whosoever observes a fast and worships me on this day (Ekadashi), they shall be blessed with happiness, prosperity, and ultimately attain Moksha (liberation).”
Shri Hari Vishnu happily granted her the boon, declaring, “Ekadashi will now be the most auspicious of all vrats, and it shall be dearest to me.
My devotees who observe this vrat with devotion shall receive my blessings and achieve Moksha.”
Thus, the sacred vrat of Ekadashi originated and has since been regarded as one of the most significant spiritual practices, beloved by Lord Vishnu and observed by countless devotees to this day.
Jai Shri Hari
