Yogini Ekadashi.

Yogini Ekadashi grants supreme liberation (Moksha) because it is believed to cleanse deep-seated negative karma and cure physical or spiritual afflictions. According to the Padma Purana, observing this sacred fast generates the immense spiritual merit equivalent to feeding thousands of Brahmin priests, helping to transport devotees out of the ocean of material existence. [1, 2, 3]

Several core principles explain why this specific observance is so spiritually potent:

• Cleansing of Karmic Burdens: Scriptures emphasize that the fast erases accumulated past sins and negative reactions. This release removes the karmic obstacles that trap souls in the cycle of rebirth. [1, 2, 3, 4]
• The Power of Divine Grace: The fast is grounded in the legend of Hema Mali, a gardener who was forgiven and cured of a severe affliction by faithfully observing this Vrat. It demonstrates that sincere repentance and devotion can overturn the most severe spiritual or physical curses. [1, 2, 3]
• Devotion to Lord Vishnu: Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the fast minimizes bodily distractions, allowing devotees to channel their focus entirely into reciting hymns like the Vishnu Sahasranama, chanting mantras (such as Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya), and meditating. [1, 2, 3]
• Equivalence to Major Sacrifices: According to Vedic texts, simply maintaining this fast with a pure heart rewards the devotee with merit equal to executing grand Vedic sacrifices or performing massive acts of charity. [1, 2]