Devshayani Ekadashi 2024: On the day of Devshayani Ekadashi, Lord Vishnu is absorbed in Yog Nidra, listening to the story will remove all the troubles

Devshayani Ekadashi 2024: It is said in Kalyug that Ekadashi fast is enough for the salvation of man. All sins are destroyed by this. There are a total of 24 Ekadashi in a year. But among these, Ashadhi Ekadashi and Kartik Ekadashi are very important. Ashadhi Ekadashi is also called Devshayani Ekadashi and Padma Ekadashi. It is celebrated on the Shukla Paksha of Ashadha month.
This year Devshayani Ekadashi is on 17th July. This fast gives salvation and protection from natural disasters. A person attains all the happiness and gets a place in Vaikunth Dham. So let us tell you the story of Devshayani Ekadashi fast. Just by listening to it, your sins can be washed away. On this day, people serve Panduranga with devotion. Fasting is also observed on this day.
What is mythology?
The story of Ashadhi Ekadashi is that there was a Suryavanshi king named Mandhata. He was truthful, a great ascetic and a chakravarti. He used to take care of his subjects like his children. Once there was a famine in his kingdom. Due to this, there was an outcry among the people. The people pleaded to the king to get relief from this trouble. King Mandhata went to the forest after worshiping God along with some special people. While wandering, he reached the ashram of Angira Rishi, the son of Brahma ji.
There the king told sage Angira that there has been no rain in my kingdom for the last three years. Due to this there is a famine and the people are suffering. It is written in the scriptures that the people suffer due to the effect of the king's sins. I rule according to the Dharma, then how did this famine occur, please tell me some solution to solve this problem of mine.
Sage Angir said that in this age only Brahmins have the right to do penance and read Vedas, but king, a Shudra is doing penance in your kingdom. Due to this fault, there is no rain in your kingdom. If you want the welfare of the people, then get that Shudra killed soon. King Mandhata said that killing an innocent person is against my rules, please suggest some other solution.
The sage asked the king to observe a fast on the Ekadashi named Devshayani in the Shukla Paksha of the month of Ashadh. He said that due to the effect of this fast, it will rain in your kingdom and the people will also be able to live a happy life like before. The king observed the fast of Devshayani Ekadashi according to the rules and due to his power, prosperity returned to the kingdom. It is said that people who wish for salvation should observe a fast on this Ekadashi.
Keep these things in mind on this day
– On this day, one should not consume rice or rice products even by mistake.– Women should not take a complete bath on this day.– One should avoid cutting nails or hair on this day.– Red or yellow colored clothes should be worn on Devshayani Ekadashi.