Yudhiṣṭhira Mahārāja said, “O Supreme Lord, I have heard from You the explanation of Āmalakī Ekādaśī, which occurs during the light fortnight of the month of Phālguna [February-March], and now I wish to hear about the Ekādaśī that occurs during the dark fortnight of the month of Caitra [March-April]. What is its name, O Lord,…
King Mandhata once said to Vasistha Muni, “O great sage, kindly be merciful to me and tell me of a holy fast that will benefit me eternally.” Vasistha Muni replied, “O king, kindly listen as I describe the best of all fast days, Amalaki Ekadasi. He who faithfully observes a fast on this Ekadasi obtains…
Yudhiṣṭhira Mahārāja said, “O Lord Śrī Kṛṣṇa, O glorious son of Vasudeva, please be merciful to me and describe the Ekādaśī that occurs during the dark fortnight of the month of Phālguna [February-March].” Lord Śrī Kṛṣṇa replied, “O Yudhiṣṭhira, O king of kings, gladly shall I tell you about this great fast, known as Vijayā…
Yudhisthira Maharaja said, “O Lord of lords, Sri Krsna, all glories unto You! O master of the universe, You alone are the source of the four types of living entities-those born from eggs, those born from perspiration, those born from seeds, and those born from embryos. You alone are the root cause of all, O…
Dalbhya Risi said to Pulastya Muni, “When the spirit soul comes in contact with the material energy, he immediately begins to perform sinful activities, such as stealing, killing, and illicit sex. He may even perform many other terrible deeds, such as killing a brahmana. O purest of personalities, please tell me how these unfortunate souls…
Yudhiṣṭhira Mahārāja said, “O Lord, You have so nicely explained the glories of the auspicious Saphalā Ekādaśī which occurs during the dark fortnight of the month of Pauṣa [December-January]. Now please be merciful to me and explain the Ekādaśī of the light fortnight of this month. What is its name, and what Deity should be…
Yudhiṣṭhira Mahārāja said, “O Śrī Kṛṣṇa, what is the name of the Ekādaśī that occurs during the dark fortnight of the month of Pauṣa [December-January]? How is it observed, and which Deity is to be worshipped on that day? Please narrate this to me fully, O Janārdana.” The Supreme Personality of Godhead replied, “O best…
Yudhiṣṭhira Mahārāja said, “O Viṣṇu, master of all, O delight of the three worlds, O Lord of the universe, O creator of the world, O oldest personality, O best of all beings, I offer my most respectful obeisances unto You. “O Lord of lords, for the benefit of all living entities, kindly answer some questions…
Suta Gosvami said, “O learned brahmanas, long ago Lord Sri Krsna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, explained the auspicious glories of Sri Ekadasi and the rules and regulations governing each observance of fasting on that holy day. O best of the brahmanas, whoever hears about the origins and glories of these sacred fasts on the…
Lord Brahmā said to Nārada Muni, “Dear son, O best of the sages, I shall narrate to you the glories of Haribodhinī Ekādaśī, which eradicates all kinds of sins and bestows great merit, and ultimately liberation, upon the wise persons who surrender unto the Supreme Lord. “O best of the brāhmaṇas, the merits acquired by…