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ओम जय एकादशी जय एकादशी माता विष्णु पूजा व्रत को धारण कर शक्ति मुक्ति पाता
2
तेरे नाम गिनाऊं देवी भक्ति प्रदान करनी गण गौरव सब की देनी माता शास्त्रों में वर्णनी
3
मार्गशीर्ष के कृष्ण पक्ष की उत्पन्न विश्व तारणी जन्मी शुक्ल पक्ष में हुई मोक्षदा मुक्ति दाता बन आई
4
पौष के कृष्ण पक्ष की सफला नामक है शुक्ल पक्ष में होए पुत्रदा आनंद अधिक रहे
5
नाम शट तीला माघ मास में कृष्ण पक्ष पक्ष आवे शुक्ल पक्ष में जया कहावे विजय सदा पावे
6
विजया फाल्गुन कृष्ण पक्ष में शुक्ला आमल की पाप मोचिनी कृष्ण पक्ष मेंत्र महाबल की
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चैत्र शुक्ल में नाम कामदा धन देने वाली नाम वरुथिनी कृष्ण पक्ष में वैशाख माह वाली
8
शुक्ल पक्ष में होए मोहिनी अपराज राजष्ट कृष्ण पक्षी नाम निर्जला सब सुख करणी शुक्ल पक्ष रखी
9
योगिनी नाम आषाढ़ माह में जानो कृष्ण पक्ष करणी देव शयनी नाम कहायो शुक्ल पक्ष धरणी
10
कामिका श्रवण मास में आवे कृष्ण पक्ष कहिए श्रवण शुक्ल में होए पवित्रा आनंद से रहिए
11
अजा भाद्रपद कृष्ण पक्ष की परिवर्तनी शुक्ला इंद्रा अश्विनी कृष्ण पक्ष में व्रत से भवसागर निकला
12
पापांकुशा है शुक्ल पक्ष में आप हरण हारी रमा मास कार्तिक में आवे सुखदायक भारी
13
देवोत्थानी शुक्ल पक्ष की दुख नाशक मैया पावन मास में करो विनति पार करो नैया
14
परमा कृष्ण पक्ष में होती जन मंगल करणी शुक्ल मास में होए पद्मिनी दुख दारिद्र हरणी
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जो कोई आरती एकादशी की भक्ति सहित गावे जन गुरु दिता स्वर्ग का वासा निश्चय ही पावे
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ओम जय एकादशी जय एकादशी माता विष्णु पूजा व्रत को धारण कर शक्ति मुक्ति पाता हां शक्ति मुक्ति पाता
Meaning & Translation
Verse 1
Hail Ekadashi, Hail Mother Ekadashi! By observing the fast and worship of Vishnu, one attains strength and liberation.
Verse 2
O Goddess, I enumerate your names, you grant devotion. You bestow honor upon all, Mother, as described in the scriptures.
Verse 3
Born in the Krishna Paksha of Margashirsha as Utpanna, the savior of the world. In Shukla Paksha, she became Mokshada, the giver of liberation.
Verse 4
In the Krishna Paksha of Paush, she is named Saphala. In Shukla Paksha, she becomes Putrada, bringing abundant joy.
Verse 5
Named Shat Tila in the Krishna Paksha of Magh month. In Shukla Paksha, she is called Jaya, always granting victory.
Verse 6
Vijaya in Krishna Paksha of Phalgun, Shukla Amalaki. Paap Mochini in Krishna Paksha, of great strength.
Verse 7
In Chaitra Shukla, she is Kamada, the giver of wealth. Varuthini in Krishna Paksha, of the month of Vaishakh.
Verse 8
In Shukla Paksha, she is Mohini, the unconquered. In Krishna Paksha, she is Nirjala, bringing all happiness, observed in Shukla Paksha.
Verse 9
Know her name as Yogini in the month of Ashadh, observed in Krishna Paksha. Dev Shayani is her name in Shukla Paksha.
Verse 10
Kamika comes in the month of Shravan, in Krishna Paksha, it is said. In Shravan Shukla, she is Pavitra, live with joy.
Verse 11
Aja in Krishna Paksha of Bhadrapad, Parivartini in Shukla. Indra in Ashwini Krishna Paksha, by whose fast one crosses the ocean of existence.
Verse 12
Papankusha in Shukla Paksha, she removes sins. Rama comes in the month of Kartik, bringing immense happiness.
Verse 13
Devotthani in Shukla Paksha, the mother who destroys sorrow. In the holy month, make a plea, help us cross the river (of life).
Verse 14
Parama in Krishna Paksha, bringing welfare to people. In Shukla Maas, she is Padmini, removing sorrow and poverty.
Verse 15
Whoever sings the Aarti of Ekadashi with devotion, will surely attain a dwelling in heaven, as taught by the Guru.
Verse 16
Hail Ekadashi, Hail Mother Ekadashi! By observing the fast and worship of Vishnu, one attains strength and liberation. Yes, strength and liberation.
✨Spiritual Benefits
Observing Yogini Ekadashi Vrat leads to the destruction of Rishi's curses, divine calamities, and criminal sufferings. It grants freedom from all diseases and the attainment of a beautiful physical form. The fast is highly meritorious, equivalent to feeding 88,000 Brahmins, and ultimately leads to spiritual purification, liberation, and overall prosperity and happiness in life.
📜About this Katha
Yogini Ekadashi is a significant fast observed on the Krishna Paksha Ekadashi of the Ashadha month. This sacred day is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Mata Lakshmi, and observing the fast is believed to cleanse one of all sins, including ancestral curses and divine calamities. It grants freedom from diseases, bestows a beautiful physical form, and is considered as meritorious as feeding 88,000 Brahmins. The accompanying Katha narrates the tale of Hemmali, a gardener in King Kubera's court, who was cursed with leprosy for neglecting his duty to bring flowers for Lord Shiva's worship. Through the guidance of Markandeya Muni, Hemmali observed the Yogini Ekadashi Vrat, which ultimately cured him of his affliction and restored his original form. The narrative emphasizes the immense power and purifying effects of this Ekadashi. The asset also includes the Aarti of Ekadashi Mata, which glorifies the various forms of Ekadashi throughout the Hindu calendar year and their respective benefits.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yogini Ekadashi Vrat?
Yogini Ekadashi Vrat is an auspicious fast observed on the Krishna Paksha Ekadashi of the Ashadha month. It is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Mata Lakshmi, believed to cleanse sins and grant liberation.
What are the benefits of observing Yogini Ekadashi Vrat?
Observing Yogini Ekadashi Vrat is said to remove ancestral curses, divine calamities, and criminal sufferings. It grants freedom from diseases, bestows a beautiful form, and provides merits equivalent to feeding 88,000 Brahmins, leading to prosperity and happiness.
Who was Hemmali in the Yogini Ekadashi Katha?
Hemmali was a gardener in King Kubera's kingdom, responsible for bringing flowers for Lord Shiva's puja. Due to his negligence and indulgence, he was cursed by King Kubera to become a leper and live in the mortal world, separated from his wife.
How did Hemmali get rid of his curse?
Hemmali, suffering from leprosy, met Markandeya Muni, who advised him to observe the Yogini Ekadashi Vrat. By faithfully observing this fast, Hemmali was cured of his disease and restored to his original beautiful form.
When is Yogini Ekadashi observed?
Yogini Ekadashi is observed on the Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) Ekadashi of the Ashadha month in the Hindu calendar.