Ekadashi of Krishna Paksha in the month of Bhadrapada is called Aja Ekadashi. Today, on August 15 (Saturday), the fast for Aja Ekadashi is being observed. Indeed, it is believed that fasting of Aja Ekadashi attains virtue equal to Ashwamedha Yagya. His every wish is fulfilled. Apart from this, you must be aware that on the day of Ekadashi, Lord Shrihari is worshiped by law. It is said that the fast and worship of Aja Ekadashi is blessed by Lord Vishnu. It is believed that by listening to or reading the fast story on the day of Aja Ekadashi, Shrihari liberates from all sufferings. Now for this reason, today we are going to tell you the story of Aja Ekadashi, the true king of Harishchandra.

Aja Ekadashi fasting story - King Harishchandra used to delight his kingdom. There was prosperity all around in the state. Time passed and the king was married. The king received a son Ratna. The king was extremely brave and majestic. One day the king sold his son and wife to fulfill his promise. The king himself also became a servant of a Chandal. Gautam Rishi tells King Harishchandra how to get out of this crisis. The king observed the fast of Aja Ekadashi according to the sage and sage and worshiped with the help of law.

All sins of the king's previous birth are cut off by the fast of Aja Ekadashi and he is reunited with the lost family and king. Therefore, of all the fasts, Aja Ekadashi fast is said to be the best. It is said that those observing Aja Ekadashi fast get freedom from sins. A person observing Ekadashi fast has to be restrained on diet, behavior, senses and mind.

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