Pamochani Ekadashi is one of the most significant days in the Hindu calendar and occurs on the 11th day of the waxing moon, which is called Ekadashi. The term ‘papchomani’ means ‘destroyer of sins’ and Papankusha means the axe that cuts down the sins.
It’s a vrat that is kept to please Lord Vishnu. So, the devotees observe this fast so that they can attain liberation from their sins and begin their path to purity, worshipping and praying to the deity.
There occur two ekadashi every month; one is the Krishna Paksha Ekadashi (new moon), and the other is the Shukla Paksha Ekadashi (full moon).
So, there are 24 Ekadashi in a year, and this one comes between the festival of Holi and Chaitra Navratri and is celebrated on the Krishna Paksha Ekadashi of the Chaitra Month, on which the birth of the universe took place.
| Date & Timings Of Panchomani Ekadashi in 2021 | |
|---|---|
| Ekadashi Tithi Begins | 02:09 AM on Apr 7, 2021 |
| Ekadashi Tithi Ends | 8:40 AM on Apr 8, 2021 |
| Date & Timings Of Papchomani Ekadashi in 2022 | |
|---|---|
| Ekadashi Tithi Begins | 6:04 PM, 27th March 2022 |
| Ekadashi Tithi Ends | 4:15 PM, 28th March, 2022 |
| Date & Timings Of Papchomani Ekadashi in 2023 | |
|---|---|
| Ekadashi Tithi Begins | 2:06 PM, 17th March 2023 |
| Ekadashi Tithi Ends | 11: 13 AM, 18th March 2023 |
| Date & Timings Of Papchomani Ekadashi in 2024 | |
|---|---|
| Ekadashi Tithi Begins | 04:14 PM, April 4, 2024 |
| Ekadashi Tithi Ends | 01:28 PM, April 5, 2024 |
| Date & Timings Of Papchomani Ekadashi in 2025 | |
|---|---|
| Ekadashi Tithi Begins | 5:05 on March 2025 |
| Ekadashi Tithi Ends | 3:45 on March 26, 2025 |
Hari Vasara on 26th March ends at 09:14 AM
Devotees who keep this vrat must wear Safed Chandan Mala, which also attracts the blessings of Goddess Saraswati and neutralizes all malefic effects of planets, especially Rahu.
Let’s get to know more about this fast and how it leads one to the path of liberation and Moksha.
Vrat Katha Papmochani Ekadashi
Papmochani Ekadashi has a strong history from ancient times in Hindu mythology. It is said that once Rishi Chyavana lived with his son Medhavi, who possessed bodily strength and beauty.
However, he always used to remain immersed in extensive meditation and also prayed to the deity that kept his body and mind pure.
Watching Medhavi’s strong dedication towards God, King Indra could not bear his worship and sent the heavenly beauties to distract him, called Apasaras.
The sole purpose was to break Medhavi’s meditation so that he would not get blessed with spiritual bliss later on.
After days, an apsara named Manjugosha entered a hermitage that was near Medhavi and started singing the songs in a melodious way. Medhavi felt drawn to her, and his meditation came to a standstill.
A cupid also shot an arrow towards Medhavi on the orders of Indra to imbibe pleasure-seeking feelings in Medhavi.
Ultimately, Medhavi fell in love with Manjugosha, which washed away all the purities Medhavi attained by doing the meditation the long way. He got so much into her that he even could not realize the passage of time.
Years later, Manjugosha told Medhavi that he should leave her as a lot of time had passed. Medhavi came back to his senses, realizing that all his fruits of meditation were ruined due to the illusionary trick of Manjugosha. Angered by her act, he cursed her to become the ugliest woman in the universe.
Medhavi also apologized to his father, Rishi Chyavana for committing the act, losing his worship after a woman. However, his father calmed him down at that time and asked him to observe Papmochani Ekadashi, with which all his sins would be cleansed and forgiven with the divine grace of Lord Vishnu.
Also, he advised Manjugosha to observe the vrat. As a result, both of them got their sins forgiven and started a life of purity free from materialistic and worldly desires.
Now, we will dwell on how Papmochani Ekadashi helps in attaining salvation, moksha, and also inner peace:
1. Purification Of Negative Karmas (Pap Nasha)
Any of the wrong deeds done by you harm your life, whether in this birth or the next one. So, when devotees keep Papmochani fast, it helps in cleansing one’s past wrong karmas and also the current life karmas.
All the sins are washed away that are committed knowingly or unknowingly.
2. Spiritual Discipline
The fast also teaches the person spiritual discipline, which means how to stay intact spiritually, remembering the divine power and staying connected to it.
By fasting Papmochani Vrat, one abstains from food, engages in prayers, meditates, and chants Vishnu’s names that help devotees learn self-discipline and spiritual focus.
3. Ancestors Blessings
Papmochani Vrat is specially meant to receive the blessings of your ancestors too, who have passed away.
This provides peace, liberation, and love from your elders that help you feel overwhelmed, thus making you feel more drawn towards the path of spirituality.
4. Feeling Dedicated towards Lord Vishnu
The fast is kept honoring Lord Vishnu, who is the protector of people and the whole universe. By praying, worshipping, and fasting Lord Vishnu, people tend to receive Lord Vishnu’s divine blessings.
This helps them attain salvation and inner peace knowing that the divine energy is always by their side.
5. Engagement With Dharma
Observing Papmochani Vrat helps you get aligned with your Sanatana Dharma principles that always teach you righteousness.
By connecting with your dharma deeply, you break free from the cycle of samsara and achieve peace in life.
Final Thoughts
So, from the above description, you might get acquainted enough with the Papmochani Ekadashi Vrat. Observe the vrat rightly for divine protection and blessings.
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