Aja Ekadashi Katha: Complete fasting story of Aja Ekadashi

Story of Aja Ekadashi: The best Ekadashi among the Ekadashis is celebrated on the occasion of Krishna Paksha in the month of Bhadrapada, this Ekadashi has its own importance 4 days after Krishna Janmashtami. According to Vratraj Granth, Ekadashi of Krishna Paksha of Bhado month is called Aja Ekadashi. Like all Ekadashis, Aja Ekadashi is also dedicated to Lord Vishnu. In such a situation, just by listening to the story of this fast, you get virtue.

Benefits of listening to the story of Aja Ekadashi
Aja Ekadashi has its own importance in Sanatan Dharma. Keeping a fast on this day gives relief from many types of sorrows. It is believed that whoever keeps this fast with a true heart, gets the same fruits as Ashwamedha Yagya. Let us know the real story related to Aja Ekadashi, by just reading and listening to which all your sins can be eliminated.

The fasting story of Aja Ekadashi is related to the ancestor of Lord Rama
Actually, the story of Aja Ekadashi Vrat is of King Harishchandra of Ikshvaku dynasty, the ancestor of Lord Shri Ram. King Harishchandra was a truthful king. To fulfill his words and his words, he sold his wife Taramati and son Rahul Rohitashva and himself started serving a Chandala.

On the advice of Gautam Rishi, King Harishchandra observed the fast of Aja Ekadashi, only then he got relief from his troubles. Let us know this story in detail, which was narrated by Lord Krishna to the Pandavas including Yudhishthir.

Fasting story of Aja Ekadashi
Yudhishthira said, “O Vasudev! I have heard the detailed description of Putrada Ekadashi. Now please tell me in detail about Aja Ekadashi. What is this Ekadashi called and what are the rules for observing this fast? What kind of fruits are obtained by observing this fast?

Shri Krishna said, “O son of Kunti! The Ekadashi of Bhadrapada is called Aja Ekadashi. By observing this fast, one gets freedom from all kinds of sins. There is no other fast in the world like this Ekadashi fast which brings welfare in this world and the next. Now listen to this story carefully.

“In ancient times, there was a king named Harishchandra who ruled Ayodhya city, a descendant of Lord Rama. The king was famous far and wide for his honesty and integrity.

Once all the gods planned to test the king. The king dreamt that he had given away all his wealth to sage Vishwamitra. The next morning when the king woke up, Vishwamitra was actually standing at the king’s door. Vishwamitra said to King Harishchandra, “Last night in your dream you have donated all your kingdom to me.”

The king donated all his wealth to Vishwamitra with the spirit of truthfulness. To pay the donation, King Harishchandra sold his wife, son and himself. King Harishchandra was bought by a person of Dom caste, who used to do cremation at the cremation ground. King Harishchandra became the servant of a Chandal. The king also did the work of procuring shroud for the Chandal, but even after doing this objectionable work, he never left the path of truth.

After many years of doing this work, King Harishchandra started regretting his work and started looking for a way to get rid of it. King Harishchandra always tried to find a way to get rid of this work. Once the king met Gautam Rishi, the king bowed to Gautam Rishi and told him his sorrowful story.

Gautam Rishi also felt sad after listening to the sad words of the king and he told the king, “O King! Ekadashi of Krishna Paksha comes in the month of Bhado which is also called Aja Ekadashi. You should observe that fast with proper rituals and also stay awake at night, this will destroy all your sins. Gautam Rishi disappeared after saying this.

On the day of Aja Ekadashi, the king observed fast and kept vigil at night as per the advice of Maharishi Gautam. By observing this fast, the king got freedom from all sins. At that time, celebrations started in heaven and flowers started raining. King Harishchandra saw Brahma, Vishnu, Mahesh and Devendra gods in front of him. The king saw his dead son and wife laden with clothes and ornaments.

Due to the fast, the king got his kingdom back. Actually, this whole trick was played by a sage to test the king. But due to the fast of Aja Ekadashi, the illusion created by the sage ended and at the last moment, Harishchandra along with his family went to heaven.

After listening to this story, Shri Krishna said to Yudhishthira, “O King! All this was the effect of Aja Ekadashi fast. Any person who follows this fast story with all the rules and regulations and stays awake at night, gets freedom from all his sins and finally attains heaven. It is said that by performing this Ekadashi, one gets the same result as Ashwamedha Yagna.

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