Meaning & Translation
✨Spiritual Benefits
📜About this Katha
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the spiritual significance of Kamika Ekadashi?
Kamika Ekadashi is observed during the Krishna Paksha of Shravan month and is considered highly auspicious for cleansing sins and attaining spiritual merit. Its observance is said to grant the fruit of a Vajapeya Yajna and lead devotees to Vishnu Loka, freeing them from the cycle of undesirable rebirths.
How does observing Kamika Ekadashi fast benefit a devotee?
Observing the Kamika Ekadashi fast and worshipping Lord Vishnu on this day purifies a devotee from all sins, including grave ones like Brahmahatya and foeticide. It ensures that the soul does not attain an undesirable birth and helps in achieving liberation and residence in Vishnu Loka. It also brings peace to ancestors.
What is the importance of Tulasi in Kamika Ekadashi worship?
Tulasi (Holy Basil) is extremely dear to Lord Vishnu. Offering Tulasi leaves to Lord Vishnu on Kamika Ekadashi is considered more pleasing to Him than offerings of gems, pearls, or ornaments. The merit gained from worshipping Tulasi leaves is equivalent to donating vast amounts of silver and gold. Watering a Tulasi plant destroys sufferings, seeing it destroys sins, and touching it purifies a person.