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In a year, Lord Vishnu’s devotees observe twenty-four Ekadashi vrats. Each of the Tithis of Ekadashi has a specific name and significance.  However, the Ekadashi of the Margashirsha month, Shukla Paksha, is believed to be the most important one, and it is referred to as Mokshada Ekadashi.  From the word Moksha, meaning liberation or salvation, Mokshada is derived. This Ekadashi is referred to as Vaikuntha Ekadashi, too.

It is named after the heavenly abode of Lord Vishnu, Vaikuntha. It is said that on this day, the doors of Vaikuntha remain open. Therefore, those seeking salvation and liberation from all their sins are successful in achieving the blessings of the Lord. The Vrat from the evening of the Dashami Tithi begins with many devotees. And they perform the puja of Lord Vishnu on the Ekadashi Tithi, recite the Vishnu Sahasranam, and keep chanting his name. The Vrat Katha is one of the significant aspects of the puja. The legend associated with the specific Ekadashi day is important to know. Read on to learn about Vaikuntha or Vrat Katha Mokshada Ekadashi.

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Katha’s Mokshada Ekadashi Vrat

A benevolent king, who was humble, generous, and loved by his subjects, lived there, as per one of the legends associated with Mokshada Ekadashi or Vaikuntha Ekadashi. He was pleased with everything with which he had been blessed. However, he had a nightmare one day. He saw his late father in hell suffering. Disturbed by the ugly visuals of his dream, the King sought assistance in his kingdom from the learned Brahmins.

The Brahmins suggested, after learning about the King’s dream, that he should consult Parvat Muni (a learned sage), who alone could decode the message sent through the dream.

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Subsequently, the King visited Parvat Muni and learned of a sin committed during his life by his father.   And the Sage asked the King and his entire family to observe Vaikuntha or Mokshada Ekadashi Vrat, in order to get rid of the shadows of sin.  And shortly after the King had observed Vrat with the utmost devotion and sincerity, he was able to help his late father get rid of his sins. The king was also relieved of the trouble that began to surface. Ultimately, the King’s father reached Moksha.

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