Paush Putrada Ekadashi

The significance of Putrada Ekadashi, which falls in the bright fortnight of the month of Paush:

Lord Sri Krishna said, "O King! I am telling you about the Ekadashi of Shukla Paksha of Pausha; Listen. Shri Krishna Ji said - Maharaj! I am narrating this Kalyankari Ekadashi for the best welfare and benefit of the world. This Ekadashi is called Putrada Ekadashi. This Ekadashi is also known as 'Vaikuntha Ekadashi'. This is the best date to defeat all sins. Lord Narayana, who grants all achievements and wishes, is the presiding deity of this date.."

The story of Putrada Ekadashi:

It was a long time ago, King Suketuman used to rule in Bhadravati Puri. His queen's name was Champa. The king did not have any children for a long time. The king's wife, who was full of all happiness, was worried because she did not have a child. The king's ancestors used to heat the water given by him and drink it with sorrow. After the king, no one else was visible who would mirror us. The king's ancestors remained sad thinking this. One day the king went out for a ride in the forest on horseback. None of the king's priests etc. knew about this. The king started traveling in that dense forest full of deer and birds. In this way the king was roaming around looking at the beauty of the forest. While travelling, the king lost track of time and it was already afternoon and the king started feeling hungry and thirsty. Distressed with thirst, the king started wandering here and there in search of water. Due to the influence of some virtue, he saw a beautiful lake. Near which there were many ashrams of sages.

The king looked towards those ashrams. At that time omens started appearing giving good news. The king's right eye and right hand started twitching. Which was giving information of good results. Many sages were reciting Vedas on the banks of the lake. The king was very happy to see the sages reciting the Vedas on the shore. The king got down from the horse and stood near the sages who were reciting the Vedas, and started worshiping everyone one by one. That sage was an observer of Uttam Vrat. When the king bowed again and again with folded hands. Then the sage said, we are all happy with you, king, please tell us who you are? What is your name ? Then the king introduced himself to those sages and politely asked, O sages, tell me why have you gathered here? The sage said, King, we are world gods. Have come here to take a bath. Magha has come near. Magh Snan will start on the fifth day from today. The sages told that O King, today is Putrada Ekadashi, which gives sons to those who observe fast. The king said - World Gods! If you people are happy then give me a son. The sage said, King! Today is Ekadashi named 'Putrada'. This fast is very famous. You observe this excellent fast today. You will definitely get a son from the blessings of Lord Keshav.

 Lord Krishna says, Yudhishthir! In this way the king observed the Uttam fast.Followed the fast as per the advice of great sages. Performed the ritual of Ekadashi. After that the queen conceived. When the time came, Punyakarma king was blessed with a stunning son. Who satisfied his father with his qualities. He became the guardian of the subjects.

Lord Shri Krishna says, O King! Therefore, one must observe the fast of Putrada Ekadashi. The person who observes Putrada Ekadashi with a focused mind. By having a son in this world, they attain salvation in the next world. Lord Shri Krishna says that only by reading and listening to the importance of this Ekadashi, one gets the results of Agnishtom Yagya.

Worship method of Putrada Ekadashi:

Listen Rajendra! I am telling you the auspicious procedure of this fast. Take a morning bath with a devoted mind on the auspicious day of Dashami in the bright fortnight of the Poush month. Then, in the noon time, take another bath and have a simple meal with focused mind. Sleep on the ground at night and in the morning of the Ekadashi day, perform daily rituals, take a bath and then follow the rules of fasting while reciting the following mantra with devotion:

"Adya sthitva niraharah sarvabhogavivarjitah,

Shvo bhokshye pundarikaksha sharanam me bhavachyut."

"O lotus-eyed Lord Narayana! Today, I will separate myself from all kinds of enjoyments and stay fasted, and tomorrow I will eat. Achyuta! Please give me shelter." After this, perform the Shradh ceremony in front of the Shaligram stone with due respect for the satisfaction of your ancestors during noon time and then serve Brahmins with food as a gesture of respect. After giving the remaining food as an offering to the ancestors and smelling it, offer it to a cow and then worship Lord Hari with incense and fragrance in the night, staying awake near Him. In the morning of the Dwadashi day, worship Lord Vishnu with devotion and then serve food to Brahmins before having a meal with your family members and relatives in silence.

Verified from Puran………….

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