(13.1.38) Dhan Teras story/ Legend related to Dhan Teras

Stories related to Dhan Teras - 

1.According to the legend there was a young son of king Hima. It was predicated that his death would be by snake bite on the fourth day of his marriage. On that particular day, his newly wed wife did not allow him to sleep. She lit the lamps all over the palace. Then she narrated stories and sang songs to keep her husband from falling asleep. When Yama , the god of death , arrived at the prince's doorstep in the guise of a serpent, his eyes were dazzled and blinded  by the brilliance of the lamps and the jewelry. Yama could not enter the prince's chamber , so he climbed on the top of the heap of gold and silver coins and sat their the whole night. In the morning , he silently went away. Thus the young prince was saved from the clutches of death by the cleverness of his new bride. So people light earthen lamps in the evening and they are kept burning throughout the night glorifying yama , the god of death.

The another legend - once there was a battle between  gods and the demons. When they both churned the ocean, Dhanvantari , the physician of the gods emerged carrying the pot full of Amrit ( Nectar ).

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(13.1.33) Panch Mahayagya / Five daily sacrifices in Hinduism

Panch Mahayagya - the five daily sacrifices 

The five Panch Mahagya are as follows -
Dev Yagya
Rishi Yagya
Pirtri Yagya
Manushya Yagya
Bhoot Yagya
Dev Yagya- Oblation to gods, and perform Puja and Havan etc.
Rishi Yagya- Worship of the ancient sages and seers.
Pitri Yagya- Libations of  food and water to the manes or departed souls.
Manushya Yagya- Offering food to human beings who are in need of it.
Bhoot Yagya  - Offering food to other creatures.. 

(13.1.23) Parama Ekadashi Vrat Katha

Story of Parama Ekadashi Vrat / The legend of Parama Ekadashi 

At the request of Yudhisthir Lord Krishna said, " Oh, Yudhitsthir, the Ekadashi which falls in the in the Krishna Paksh of Adhik Maas or Londh Maas or Purushottam maas, is known as Parama Ekadashi. There is a story related to this Ekadashi." Then he narrated the following story -
"Once there lived a Brahman named Sumedha in the city of Kaampalya with his wife Pavitra. Pavitra was chaste and was faithful to her husband. The couple was so poor that sometimes they did not have enough food to eat and had to remain hungry. Thus they were leading a very poor life. But in spite of it  she always welcomed the guests and was very hospitable to them.
One day a great sage Kaudinya came to them. Sumedha and Pavitra prostrated before him and welcomed and gave him a comfortable seat to sit. They fed him. They expressed their gratitude to him for his visit and then they politely asked him to tell them the easy way through which they may get rid of their poverty and their ill fortune may come to an end for ever. At this the sage Kaudinya took pity on the Brahaman couple and said, ' The only way for removing your poverty is to observe Parama Ekadashi Vrat which falls in the Adhik Maas or Purushottam Maas. This Vrat washes away the sins and removes the sorrow and poverty. The Vrati becomes rich by the grace of Lord Vishnu." Saying so the sage went away.
At the advice of the sage Kaudinya, Sumedha and his wife Pavitra observed the Parama Ekadashi Vrat with full faith and devotion. As a result of the Parama Ekadashi Vrat, on the next Pratipada in the morning, a handsome prince came to them and gave them a beautiful and well furnished house to live in and also gave them a village for their livelihood. Thus the Brahman couple became rich and led a happy life there after in this world and after death they went to the abode of Lord Vishnu."
Thus Lord narrated the story related to Parama Ekadashi Vrat. He also advised Yudhishthir to observe the fast on Parama Ekadashi. Yudhishthir and his brothers and Draupadi observed the Parama Ekadashi Vrat. As a result of the Vrat and by the grace of Lord Vishnu, they enjoyed the worldly pleasures and went to heaven.
" May lord Krishna bless you with peace and prosperity !"
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What is the Religious importance of Parama Kkadashi / Significance of Parama Ekadashi ?

Which is Parama Ekadashi -
According to the Hindu calendar, There are two Ekadashi in a lunar month, one is in the Krishna Paksh and the other is in the Shukla paksh. Thus there are 24 Ekadashi in a year. Besides these 24 Ekadashi, there are two more Ekadashi which fall in the Adhik Maas or Purushottam Maas. The Ekadashi which falls in the Shukla Paksh is known as Padmini Ekadashi and the Ekadashi which falls in Krishna Paksh is known as Parama Ekadashi.
Significance / importance of Parama Ekadashi -
It is said that in this world, among the two legged creatures, the Brahman is considered the best, among the four legged creatures the cow is considered the best, and among the gods Indra is considered the best and among the months the Adhik Maas / Purushottam Maas  is considered the best. In the same way both the Ekadashi i. e. Padmini Ekadashi and Parama Ekadashi are considered the best among the Ekadashis.
As mentioned above this Parama Ekadashi falls in the month of Adhik maas, it has got a special significance.
The worship , Vrat and donations on this parama Ekadashi brings much more benefits to the person than that of any other Ekadashis.
The Vrat on Ekadashi washes away the sins, sorrows and poverty. The Vrati becomes rich by the grace of Lord Vishnu.
It is also found in the scriptures that Kuber, the god of wealth , observed the Parama Ekadashi fast. Lord Shiva saw Kuber observing the fast following all the rules of the Ekadashi Vrat strictly and made him the treasurer of heaven.
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