The glories of Pausha-Shukla Ekadashi or Putrada Ekadashi may be discovered within the Bhavishya Purana of Veda Vyasadeva in a dialog between Maharaja Yudhishthira and Lord Krishna.

Yudhisthira Maharaj stated, “O Lord, Please mercifully describe the Ekadashi that happens within the shiny fortnight (Shukla paksha) of Pausha Masa (December/January). Which is the Deity to be worshiped on this sacred day? O Purushottama, O Hrishikesha, please inform how one could please You on at the present time?”

Lord Sri Krishna replied, “O saintly King, for the advantage of humanity I shall now relate the best way of observing the quick on Pausha-Shukla Ekadashi.

“Everybody ought to observe the foundations and rules of Ekadashi Vrata, to their utmost capability. This is applicable to Putrada Ekadashi as nicely. This auspicious day destroys sins and elevates one to the non secular abode. The Supreme Character of Godhead Sri Narayana, the unique character, is the worshipable Deity of this Ekadashi. He gladly fulfills all wishes of His trustworthy devotees and awards them life’s perfection.

“Amongst all animate and inanimate beings within the three worlds (decrease, center and higher planetary methods), there isn’t any greater character than Lord Narayana.”

“O King, now I shall narrate to you the historical past of the purifying Putrada Ekadashi which awards even fame and studying.

“There was as soon as a kingdom named Bhadravati, which was dominated by King Suketuman. His queen was the well-known Shaibya. For a very long time, that they had no son and have been anxious about who would succeed the king to the throne. Always in fear, King Suketuman discovered no happiness anyplace in his kingdom. The royal couple’s angst was particularly intense after they provided oblations of water to the forefathers (tarpana) for they painfully realized they might haven’t any descendants who would supply them tarpana and so at demise they might turn into ghosts. They felt the water undrinkable as boiling water. It upset the king and queen much more that there could be nobody left within the dynasty to supply tarpana to the forefathers.

Ministers, associates, and family members may convey them no cheer. The elephants, horses, and infantry gave the king little solace. He ultimately turned virtually inert in helplessness. The king contemplated, ‘It’s stated that and not using a son, a wedding is futile. The guts and fireside of household man and not using a son are ever vacant and depressing. Bereft of a son, a person can not repay money owed he owes his forefathers, demigods (devas) and different human beings. Due to this fact each married man should beget a son. Then he could be well-known inside this world and ultimately attain the auspicious celestial realms. Having a son is an proof of pious actions carried out in 100 previous lives. It bestows a protracted life span in addition to well being and wealth. Sons and grandsons point out one has worshiped Lord Vishnu, the Supreme Character of Godhead, previously. The good blessing of sons, wealth, and sharp intelligence may be achieved solely by worshiping the Supreme Lord, Sri Krishna.’ Considering thus, the king turned much more agitated. Fearful day and night time, even his desires have been full of nice nervousness. The king ultimately turned so disturbed that he determined to finish his distress by committing suicide. However then he knew that suicide results in hellish rebirth, and so he deserted the concept.

“Seeing himself progressively consumed by the nervousness of not having a son, the king mounted his horse and simply left for the dense forest alone. Not even the monks and brahmins of the palace knew the place he had gone. In that forest, full of deer and birds and different animals, King Suketuman wandered aimlessly. He noticed the totally different sorts of bushes and shrubs, such because the fig, bel, date palm, jackfruit, bakula, saptaparna, tinduka, and tilaka, in addition to the shala, tala, tamala, sarala, hingota, arjuna, labhera, baheda, sallaki, karonda, patala, khaira, shaka and palasha bushes. They have been all superbly embellished with fruits and flowers.

“He noticed deer, tigers, wild boars, lions, monkeys, snakes, big bull and cow elephants with their calves. He noticed four-tusked elephants with their mates shut by. There have been cows, jackals, rabbits, leopards, and hippopotamuses. Beholding all these animals accompanied by their mates and offspring, the king remembered his personal menagerie, particularly his palace and have become so unhappy that he absent-mindedly wandered amidst the forest animals.

“The sudden howling of a jackal broke his reverie. It was noon, and the king was drained. Laid low with starvation and thirst, he puzzled, ‘What sinful deeds are making me endure so? My throat is parched and burning, and my abdomen empty and rumbling. Have I not happy the demigods (devas) with quite a few fireplace sacrifices and ample worship? Did I not supply items and delectable sweets in charity to worthy brahmanas? Have I not cared for my topics as my very own kids? Why then am I struggling? What unknown sins have come to fruition and plaguing me so dreadfully?’

“Absorbed in these ideas, King Suketuman strove on, and ultimately, by pious credit, stumbled on an exquisite lotus pond that resembled the well-known Manasarovar Lake. It was full of aquatics, together with crocodiles and many types of fish, and graced with types of

lilies and lotuses opened to the Solar. Swans, cranes, and geese swam fortunately in its waters. Close by have been many enticing ashramas, the place resided many saints and sages who had the ability to fulfil anybody’s wishes. They have been well-wishers for all. When the king beheld the scene, his proper arm and proper eye started to twitch. Thought-about omen for males, the quivering made the king anticipate auspiciousness.

“He dismounted his horse and provided his obeisance to the sages, who sat on the shore of the pond, chanting the holy names of the Lord on Japa beads. Becoming a member of his palms in humble supplication, he provided them glorification.

“Appreciating the king’s respectful angle, the sages stated, ‘We’re very happy with you, O king. Why have you ever come right here? Please tell us what you need.’ The king replied, ‘O nice sages, could I do know who you might be? Might I do know your names? I can see that you’re auspicious saints. Might you please inform me why you’ve got come to this stunning place?’ The sages replied, ‘O king, we’re generally known as the ten Vishvadevas (the sons of Vishva specifically Vasu, Satya, Kratu, Daksha, Kala, Kama, Dhriti, Pururava, Madrava and Kuru). Now we have come to this stunning pond to wash. The month of Magha shall be right here in 5 days, and at present is the well-known Putrada Ekadashi. One who wishes a son ought to strictly observe this explicit Ekadashi.’

“The king was elated. He exclaimed, ‘I’ve tried lengthy for a son. For those who nice sages are happy, kindly grant me the boon of getting son (putra).’

“‘The very which means of Putrada,’ the sages replied, ‘is “bestower of a putra or son.” Observe a whole quick on this Ekadashi. By our blessing and by the mercy of Lord Sri Keshava you’ll absolutely get hold of a son.’

“On the recommendation of the Vishvadevas, the king noticed the auspicious Putrada Ekadashi on that day in accordance with the established guidelines and rules. On the next day, Dvasdasi, after breaking his quick, he paid repeated obeisances to all of the sages.

“Quickly after, Suketuman returned to his palace and united along with his queen. Queen Shaibya turned pregnant, and precisely because the Vishvadevas had predicted, a bright-faced, stunning son was born to them. In the end, he turned well-known as a heroic prince, and the king gladly made his noble son his successor. The brand new king assumed the reigns of the dominion conscientious to take care of the themes as his personal kids.

“In conclusion, O Yudhisthira, one wanting to meet his wishes ought to strictly observe Putrada Ekadashi. One who strictly observes this Ekadashi on this planet will certainly get hold of a son, and after demise, he’ll obtain liberation.

“Anybody who even reads or hears the glories of Putrada Ekadashi will get hold of the advantage earned by performing a horse sacrifice. I’ve thus narrated the glories of Putrada Ekadashi for the advantage of all humanity.”

This yr Putrada Ekadashi falls on 13 Jan 2021.

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