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Ekadashi date is considered to have a very high place in Hindu religion and calendar. Ekadashi falling in Krishna and Shukla Paksha of every month is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. But when this Ekadashi falls in ‘Adhik Maas’ (Malamas or Purushottam Maas), then its importance and the virtue received increases manifold. According to religious beliefs, the lord of Adhik Maas is Lord Shri Hari Vishnu himself, hence the fasts and worship performed in this month directly reach Lord Vishnu.
This year, this very rare and sacred coincidence of Adhik Maas in Jyeshtha month has happened. Today is Ekadashi of Krishna Paksha of Jyeshtha Adhik month, which is Parma Ekadashi Or Purushottami Ekadashi Known as. This precious fast comes only once every 3 years. The special thing is that this time on Parma Ekadashi, the whole day Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga This is being done, due to which the auspiciousness of this day and its ability to give results has increased even more.
Parma Ekadashi 2026: At a glance (Quick Overview)
You can easily understand this holy date and its importance from the table given below:
Mythological Parma Ekadashi fasting story (The Legend of Brahmin Sumedha)
According to the scriptures, no fast is considered complete until its authentic story is heard or read. The glory of this fast was described by Lord Shri Krishna himself to Dharmaraja Yudhishthir during the Mahabharata period.
When Yudhishthir asked Lord Krishna about the significance of Ekadashi of Krishna Paksha of Adhikamas, then Shri Krishna told him this story:
Sumedha’s life was being spent in poverty.
In ancient times, in the city of Kampilya Sumedha There lived a very simple and religious Brahmin named. His wife was also very devoted, religious and of a calm nature. Both of them were living their lives in extreme poverty and distress. The situation was such that many times they did not even get a full meal. Despite this, Sumedha’s wife never complained. Despite being hungry herself, she welcomed the guests who came to her house with full respect and left no stone unturned in serving them.
When my wife stopped me from going abroad
One day, saddened by his plight, Sumedha said to his wife, “Brahmin! We are not able to survive on this little income. It would be better for me to go abroad (to another state) to earn money.”
Hearing this, his wise wife said in a very calm voice, “Swami! A person gets results according to his destiny and the deeds of his previous birth. If sorrow is written in our destiny at this time, then no matter where we go, it will not leave us. Therefore, you stay here, whatever is the will of the Lord, it will happen.” Hearing this deep and satisfying thing from his wife, Sumedha gave up the idea of going abroad.
Arrival of sage Kaundinya and solution to poverty
After some time, one day by their fate the Supreme Being arrived at their house. Kaundinya Rishi Come. Sumedha and his wife served the sage selflessly beyond their capacity. Sage Kaundinya was extremely pleased with his high conduct and spirit of service. Then the Brahmin couple folded their hands in front of the sage and prayed for some way to get rid of their poverty.
Sage Kaundinya smiled and said, “This poverty of yours will be destroyed only in the Krishna Paksha of Adhikamaas.” Parma Ekadashi Can only fast. Both of you observe this fast with full rituals and devotion. This fast will bring blessings of Shri Hari Vishnu and will remove the shortage of money and grains.
Effect of fasting and attainment of salvation
As per the advice of Rishi Kaundinya, when Parama Ekadashi date of Adhikamas arrived, Sumedha and his wife observed a waterless/fruitless fast with full devotion. He worshiped the Purushottam form of Lord Vishnu, lit incense sticks and kept vigil at night. The next day he respectfully served food to the eligible Brahmins, gave alms as per his capacity and then performed his Parana (breaking the fast).
Due to the effect of this holy fast, all the poverty and hardship in Sumedha’s life gradually ended forever. His house was filled with wealth, grains, splendor and comforts. Both husband and wife lived happily on earth for many years and following the path of religion. At last, by the special grace of Lord Vishnu, both of them attained the supreme world i.e. salvation.
importance of fasting
According to religious beliefs, any person who is struggling with financial crisis, debt or mental disturbance in life must observe the fast of Parama Ekadashi. On this day, even just listening to the story calms the mind and positive energy circulates in the house. Even if you are not able to keep the fast, being virtuous today and chanting the mantras of Lord Vishnu and listening to this story can increase happiness and fame in your family.