Let us tell you that this time Dussehra is on 8th October, and there and Ekadashi on the next day. This time it is Papakunsha Ekadashi which is done on Ekadashi of Shukla Paksha of Ashwin month. At the same time, fasting of Ekadashi date is helpful in achieving the ultimate goal of the creatures, Bhagavad Bhakti, and it is considered very auspicious and fruitful to serve Shri Hari with full devotion. It is said that to get the desired fruit on this day, one should worship the Padmanabha form of Lord Vishnu. At the same time, each Ekadashi is considered to have its own separate significance, but the person observing the fast of Papankusha Ekadashi has atonement for all the sins committed. It is said that by observing this fast, both the mind and soul are purified and Papakunsha Ekadashi is going to give the same fruits as performing one thousand Ashwamedha and hundred Surya Yajnas. With this, according to the Padma Purana, a person who donates suvarna, sesame, land, cow, grain, water, shoes and umbrellas, does not see Yamraj very soon. So let's know the story of this Ekadashi.
Story of Papakunsha Ekadashi - In ancient times, there lived a cruel fowler on the Vindhya mountain and he spent all his life in violence, looting, drinking and wrong association. When his last time came, the messengers of Yamraj came to take the fowler and the Yamdoot said to the fowler that tomorrow is the last day of your life, we will come to pick you up tomorrow. Hearing this, Fowler became very scared and reached Maharishi Angira's ashram and Maharishi fell at Angira's feet and started praying.
Maharishi Angira was pleased with the fowler and said that you should observe the fast of Ashwin Shukla Ekadashi which comes the next day. Fowler made a fast of Papankusha Ekadashi lawfully by the law of Maharishi Angira and by the grace of God, he went to Vishnu Lok with the help of this fast. When the Yamadoot of Yamraj saw this miracle, they returned to Yamlok without taking Fowler.
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