- By Kashish Rai
- Tue, 21 Jan 2025 11:03 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Shattila Ekadashi 2025: Observed on the eleventh day of the Krishna Paksha in Magha, Shattila Ekadashi or Shat Tila Ekadashi is a highly auspicious occasion in the Hindu calendar. Devotees worldwide actively participate in the Shatila Ekadashi Vrat and worship Lord Shri Hari Vishnu to seek his blessings. This fast is also called "Papaharni" meaning "destroyer of sins." By undertaking this fast, devotees believe they can eradicate their past transgressions, ultimately achieving salvation. Through their devotion and fasting, individuals strive to impress Lord Vishnu and attain spiritual liberation. This year, Shattila Ekadashi Vrat will be observed on 25th January 2025.
To harness the auspicious energies of Shatila Ekadashi, devotees can undertake specific sacred remedies, carefully curated to attract success and prosperity. Here are five potent remedies to observe on this sacred day:
Shattila Ekadashi 2025: 5 Effective Remedies To Perform On This Sacred Fast For Success And Prosperity
1. Worship Lord Vishnu with Tulsi Leaves: On Shattila Ekadashi, devotees can worship Lord Vishnu with tulsi leaves to seek his divine blessings. This sacred ritual is believed to bring prosperity and success in one's life. To perform this remedy, devotees should bathe early in the morning, wear clean clothes, and offer tulsi leaves to Lord Vishnu's idol or image. They should also chant the sacred mantra "Om Namo Narayanaya" while offering the leaves. By performing this ritual, devotees can strengthen their bond with Lord Vishnu and attract positive energies into their lives.
2. Donate Sesame Seeds or Til: Donating sesame seeds or til on Shattila Ekadashi is a significant remedy to attract success and prosperity. Sesame seeds are considered sacred in Hinduism, and donating them is believed to bring divine blessings. Devotees can donate sesame seeds to the poor, or offer them to Lord Vishnu's idol or image. While donating, devotees should chant sacred mantras and pray to Lord Vishnu to seek his blessings. By performing this remedy, devotees can cultivate generosity and kindness, leading to a more fulfilling and successful life.
3. Observe Fasting: Observing a fast on Shattila Ekadashi is a powerful remedy to attract success and prosperity. This sacred fast is believed to cleanse one's mind and body, leading to spiritual growth and self-realisation. Devotees can observe a complete fast, abstaining from food and water, or a partial fast, consuming only fruits and vegetables. While fasting, devotees should focus their minds on Lord Vishnu and pray to him to seek his blessings.
Devotees observe Shatila Ekadashi to seek Lord Vishnu's blessings, prosperity and spiritual growth. (Image Source: Freepik)
4. Chant the Vishnu Sahasranama: Chanting the Vishnu Sahasranama on Shatila Ekadashi is a potent remedy to attract success and prosperity. The Vishnu Sahasranama is a sacred hymn that contains 1000 names of Lord Vishnu and chanting it is believed to bring divine blessings. Devotees can chant the Vishnu Sahasranama in the morning or evening, using a rosary or by simply reciting the names. While chanting, devotees should focus their minds on Lord Vishnu.
5. Offer Food to the Needy: On Shattila Ekadashi, devotees can perform the noble act of offering food to the needy, which is believed to bring success and prosperity. This selfless act is considered a powerful remedy to attract positive energies and blessings from Lord Vishnu. Devotees can prepare sacred prasad and offer it to the poor and needy. While offering the food, devotees should chant sacred mantras and pray to Lord Vishnu to seek his blessings.
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