SAYANA EKADASI 08 07 2014
Sayana Ekadasi falls on 15 07 2016 this year.
Devasayani Ekadasi, also known as Sayana Ekadashi, occurs
during the shukla paksha (waxing phase of moon) of Ashada month (June – July) -
The importance of Sayana Ekadasi was explained to Sage Narada by Lord Brahma.
Lord Krishna narrated about the greatness of it to Yudhisthira, the eldest of
the Pandavas. The glory of Devasayani is mentioned in the Bhavisyottara Purana.
It is believed that those who observe this Ekadashi is
blessed with peace and happiness. Even hearing about it is considered highly
auspicious. Interestingly, Devasayani Ekadashi is observed as a mark of pure
devotion and there is not desire or fulfillment of material gains.
In Surya Vamsam, there was a king Mandhata known for his
fairness and upholding of truth. There was a severe drought in his country once
and all his poojas, vratas and homas did not bring in prosperity. On the advice
of Sage Angira, the king observed the Ashada month sukla paksha ekadasi vrata
which gave peace and prosperity.
Vishnu falls asleep in Ksheersagar - cosmic ocean of milk -
on Shesha nāga, the cosmic serpent. Thus the day is also called Dev-Shayani
Ekadashi or Hari-shayani Ekadashi or Shayana Ekadashi.
Vishnu finally awakens from his slumber four months later
on Prabodhini Ekadashi - eleventh day of bright fortnight in the Hindu month
Kartik (October–November). This period is known as Chaturmas (lit. "four
months") and coincides with the rainy season. Thus, Shayani Ekadashi is
the beginning of Chaturmas. Devotees start observing the Chaturmas vrata (vow)
to please Vishnu on this day.
Sayana Ekadasi falls today in 2014
23 rd July 2018 is the day of sayana Ekadasi in 2018.
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