Kāmikā Ekādaśī yā dṛṣṭā nikhilāghasaṃghaśamanī spṛṣṭā vapuḥ pāvanī |
rogāṇāmabhivaṃditāni rasinī siktāṃtakatrāsinī | pratyāsattividhāyinī bhagavataḥ kṛṣṇasya saṃropitā | nyastā taccaraṇe vimuktiphaladā tasyai tulasyai namaḥ || 23 || Yudhiṣṭhira said: 1. What is the name of the Ekādaśī falling in the dark half of Śrāvaṇa? Tell that to us, O Govinda, salutation to you. Śrīkṛṣṇa said: 2. O king, listen. I shall narrate to you the account that removes sins and which formerly Brahmā told to Nārada who asked (him about it). Nārada said: 3-4. O lotus-seated lord, I desire to hear from you, what would be (i.e. is) the name of Ekādaśī in the dark half of Śrāvaṇa. Who is its (presiding) deity? What is the manner (in which it is to be observed)? What is its religious merit. O lord tell (this). Hearing these words of him Brahma spoke (the following) words: Brahmā said: 5-7. O Nārada, listen. With the desire for the good of the people, I shall tell you about the Ekādaśī named Kāmikā (which falls) in the dark half of Śrāvaṇa. Merely by hearing about it, one would obtain the fruit of (having performed) a Vājapeya sacrifice. Listen to the fruit which a man who worships the lord of gods holding a conch, a disc, and a mace, gets. Listen to the meritorious fruit of him (i.e. which he gets) who would worship or who meditates upon Hari, Viṣṇu, Madhusūdana, called Śrī Hari. 8-18. He does not obtain that fruit (by bathing) in Gaṅgā, at Kāśī, Naimiṣa or Puṣkara, which he gets by worshipping Kṛṣṇa on that day. He obtains that fruit by worshipping Kṛṣṇa, which he obtains (by bathing) at the time of a portent foreboding a great calamity, when Jupiter is in the Leo sign, in Godāvarī or Daṇḍaka. Both, he who gives the earth along with the oceans and he who observes the Kāmikā-vow, are said to get the same fruit. The man who observes the Kāmikā-vow obtains the fruit which he who would give a milch cow along with articles of household use, gets. The excellent man who would worship god Viṣṇu in Śrāvaṇa, has worshipped gods with gandharvas, uragas and pannagas. Therefore, sin-fearing men should, with all efforts, and according to their capacity, worship Viṣṇu on the Kāmikā day. The Kāmikā-vow is best for the emancipation of those who are plunged in the ocean of the worldly existence, full of the mud of sins. There is no other (vow) than this (so) pure and sin-removing. O Nārada, know it to be like this. Viṣṇu himself has said (so). Know that the fruit of (i.e. got by) the observers of Kāmikā-vow is much superior to the fruit obtained by those devoted to the knowledge of the supreme spirit. The man who, after having kept awake at night, observes the Kāmikā-vow. does not see the fearful Yama, or does not face a calamity. He does not see (i.e. is not born in) a bad stock due to his observing the Kāmikā-vow. The meditating saints have reached final emancipation after observing the Kāmikā-vow. 19-29. Therefore, with all efforts it should be observed by those who have controlled themselves. The man who would worship Viṣṇu with Tulasī-leaves is not tinged with sin, as a lotus-leaf with water. He obtains that fruit by worshipping Viṣṇu with a Tulasī-leaf, which he obtains by giving a bhāra of gold or fourfold silver of it. Worshipped with gems, pearls, lapis lazuli, corals etc. Viṣṇu is not so pleased as he is with Tulasī-leaves. The sin of him, (right) from his birth, who has worshipped Viṣṇu with Tulasī-sprouts certainly perishes. Salutation to Tulasī which, when seen, destroys the entire heap of sins, which, when touched, purifies the body, which, when saluted, removes diseases, which, when sprinkled over, frightens Yama, which, when planted, brings about the vicinity of lord Kṛṣṇa, and which, when placed at his feet, gives salvation instantly. Citragupta is not able to know the measure of the religious merit of the man who gives (i.e. keeps) a light day and night on the day of Viṣṇu (i.e. on the day sacred to Viṣṇu). The dead ancestors of him whose lamp burns in front of Viṣṇu, remain in heaven and are gratified with nectar. Having burnt a lamp with ghee or sesamum oil, he, being honoured with a hundred crores of lamps, goes to the Sun’s world. I have told you this importance of Kāmikā. Men should, therefore, observe it which removes all sins, which removes (the sin of) the murder of a brāhmaṇa, which removes (the sin of) causing abortion. It gives (them) the abode of Viṣṇu, and gives the fruit of great religious merit. A man endowed with faith, on hearing about the greatness of this, obtains (i.e. goes to) Viṣṇu’s world, and is free from all sins. On Tue, 30 Jul 2024 at 06:31, Jambunathan Iyer <[email protected]> wrote: > The Kamika Ekadashi, honoring the Sridhara form of Lord Vishnu, is > observed with great significance and enthusiasm by devotees around the > world. The Ekadashi is observed during the Krishna Paksha Ekadashi tithi of > the Hindu calendar month Shravan. The name “Kamika Ekadashi” is derived > from the word “Kamika,” which means “desire” or “longing.” The festival > holds deep significance in Hindu culture and serves as a means to deepen > one’s faith and connection with Lord Vishnu. > > Aligning with the English calendar, this year, the Ekadashi falls on the > 31st of July. > > The Ekadashi tithi begins at 04:45 PM on the 30th and concludes at 03:56 > PM on the following day. > > The Hari Vasara end moment falls at 09:49 PM on the 31st, and the Dwadashi > end moment falls at 03:29 PM on the following day. > > Additionally, the Parana time for breaking the fast falls between 06:01 AM > and 08:38 AM on the 1st of August. > > The significance of this Ekadashi is mentioned in the Puranas like the > Padma Purana and Brahma-Vaivarta Purana. Observance of this Ekadashi with > immense devotion and dedication is believed to erase all the sins of a > person, ultimately attaining moksha. The Ekadashi is also observed to be > relieved from the Pitru Dosha. > > On this Kamika Ekadashi day, devotees(Myself too) observe fasting, which > is broken on the following day of Dwadashi. Devotees also worship Lord > Vishnu, offering him tulsi leaves, flowers, fruits, and sesame seeds. Tulsi > plants hold great significance on this day, even sighting of tulsi leaves > on this Ekadashi is believed to wash away one’s sins. Ardent devotees of > Lord Vishnu also keep a vigil at night, chanting bhajans and kirtans > dedicated to him. Worshipping Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva gets all your > spoiled work done perfect. > > I pray Lord Vishnu May the observance of this auspicious Ekadashi fulfill > one's wishes and desires, and ultimately earn them a place in the divine > Vaikunth, the abode of Lord Vishnu. > > In the Sanatan tradition, charity holds a very important place. It is not > only a means for the development of humanity but also a major tool for > spiritual advancement. Charity means giving one’s, time, satisfying needs > in kindor service to others selflessly. It is believed that charity > destroys a person’s sins and grants them virtue. There are many classical > texts that highlight the glory of charity. In the Bhagavad Gita, Lord > Krishna has divided charity into three types: Sattvic, Rajasic, and > Tamasic. Among these the Sattvic charity is the best, which is given at the > right time and place to a deserving person without any expectation of > return. > > In Sanatan Dharma, the importance of charity is not limited to personal > advancement but is also essential for the collective progress and welfare > of society. I strongly believe that through charity, a person develops > feelings of compassion, love, and benevolence within themselves, which > ultimately leads them towards salvation. > > Donating on Kamika Ekadashi is considered very important. It is said that > donating food and grains on this auspicious day is the best. On the > auspicious occasion of Kamika Ekadashi, you can serve the poor, helpless, > and needy children the food and their needs. > > I am following Ekadashi Viratha on every Ekadashi Day and will take only > Dinner in the Night whereas my wife will observe for the Whole day and she > will take food only on the Next day in Dwadashi Tithi !!!t > > N Jambunathan Rengarajapuram-Kodambakkam-Chennai-Mob:9176159004 > > *" What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you > become by achieving your goals. If you want to live a happy life, tie it to > a goal, not to people or things "* > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Thatha_Patty" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/thatha_patty/CAL5XZorO_tBsHhWr1j2Ddd7bAHSVs9169qBaedM6UhOUs%2Bz0RQ%40mail.gmail.com.
