Tomorrow (Wednesday, December 11) is Ekadashi of Shukla Paksha of Margashirsha (Agahan) month. It is called Mokshada Ekadashi. On this day, along with worshiping Lord Vishnu, one should also recite Geeta. Shri Krishna had preached Geeta on Aghan Shukla Ekadashi to calm Arjun's attachment, doubts and all the confusions. Even today, those who recite Geeta, all their attachments and sins go away.
Just before the beginning of the Mahabharata war, Arjun asked Shri Krishna to take the chariot and go to the Kaurava side. Shri Krishna moved the chariot forward and stopped it in front of the Kaurava side. When Arjun saw people like Bhishma Pitamah, Dronacharya, Kripacharya etc. on the Kaurava side, he gave up the idea of fighting. Arjuna was trapped in delusion and doubt. Shri Krishna preached Geeta to Arjuna and removed all the delusions and confusions of Arjuna. That day was Ekadashi of Shukla Paksha of Margashirsha month. On this date, Geeta was revealed from the mouth of Shri Krishna, hence Geeta Jayanti is celebrated on this day. Mahalakshmi should be worshiped along with Lord Vishnu on Mokshada Ekadashi. Along with this, worship Shrimad Bhagavad Gita and can donate this book to anyone. Those who observe Ekadashi fast, they should remain fasting throughout the day and if it is not possible to remain hungry throughout the day, they can eat fruits. Devotees can also consume milk and fruit juice. Along with worship and worship during this fast, one should also do charity. Donate warm i.e. woolen clothes on Wednesday. Donate money for the care of cows in a cowshed. Recite Geeta on Geeta Jayanti. Listen to sermons related to Geeta. You can listen to the Bhagwat Katha of any saint. If you do not have time to recite the entire book, then you can recite some of its chapters as per your time. Special worship of Lord Ganesha should also be done on Ekadashi and Wednesday Yoga. Offer Durva to Lord Ganesha and offer Modak. Om Gan Ganpatayai Namah: Chant the mantra. In Vishnu puja, Om Namo Bhagwate Vasudevaya mantra should be chanted at least 108 times. It will be very auspicious if you use Tulsi rosary for chanting mantras. Offer water to Tulsi on the morning of Ekadashi and in the evening worship Tulsi by lighting a lamp. On this fast, anoint Bal Gopal, the child form of Lord Krishna, with Dakshinavarti conch. Abhishek should be done with saffron mixed milk and offer water after milk. Decorate with necklaces, flowers and new clothes. Offer butter and sugar candy with basil. Chant the mantra Krim Krishnaya Namah. Perform Aarti by lighting incense sticks and lamps.
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