Bheeshma Ekadashi is a highly auspicious day in the Hindu calendar, observed on the eleventh day (Ekadashi) of the Shukla Paksha in the Magha month. It is significant because Bheeshmacharya (Bheeshma Pitamaha), while lying on the bed of arrows (Sharashayya) after the Kurukshetra war, revealed the Sri Vishnu Sahasranama Stotram to the Pandavas and the world.
Significance of Bheeshma Ekadashi:
- Bheeshmacharya, despite being a mighty warrior, chose Uttarayana (the sun's northern course) to leave his mortal body.
- On this day, he imparted the Vishnu Sahasranama, the 1000 names of Lord Vishnu, which is considered one of the most powerful and sacred hymns in Hinduism.
- Reciting or listening to the Vishnu Sahasranama on this day is believed to bring divine blessings, wisdom, and liberation (Moksha).
Bhagavad Gita & Sri Krishna:
Just as Bhagavan Sri Krishna revealed the Bhagavad Gita to Arjuna in the battlefield to guide him on righteousness (Dharma), Bheeshma Pitamaha shared the Vishnu Sahasranama as the ultimate means to attain divine grace.
People observe this day with:
- Fasting (Upavasam)
- Vishnu Sahasranama Parayana (recitation)
- Listening to stories of Bheeshma and Mahabharata
- Offering prayers to Lord Vishnu
May this Bheeshma Ekadashi bring you prosperity, knowledge, and devotion!
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