Devshayani Ekadashi Vrat Mahatmya and Vidhi
Complete lyrics with original text, transliteration, and meaning, 5 sections
Devshayani Ekadashi Vidhi Lord Vishnu vrat
Dhyanam (Meditation)
Original
शान्ताकारं भुजगशयनं पद्मनाभं सुरेशं, विश्वाधारं गगनसदृशं मेघवर्णं शुभाङ्गम्। लक्ष्मीकान्तं कमलनयनं योगिभिर्ध्यानगम्यं, वन्दे विष्णुं भवभयहरं सर्वलोकैकनाथम्॥
Transliteration
Shantakaram Bhujagashayanam Padmanabham Suresham, Vishvadharam Gaganasadrisham Meghavarnam Shubhangam. Lakshmikantam Kamalanayanam Yogibhirdhyanagamyam, Vande Vishnum Bhavabhayaharam Sarvalokaikanatham.
Meaning / Translation
I bow to Lord Vishnu, who has a peaceful form, who rests on a serpent, who has a lotus springing from his navel, and who is the Lord of all gods. He is the support of the universe, vast like the sky, dark as a cloud, and possessing beautiful limbs. He is the beloved of Lakshmi, has lotus-like eyes, is attained by yogis through meditation, and is the Lord of all worlds who removes the fear of worldly existence.
Mahatmya (The Greatness of Devshayani Ekadashi)
Original
आषाढ़ मास के शुक्ल पक्ष की एकादशी देवशयनी कहलाती है। इस पावन तिथि पर प्रभु विष्णु योग निद्रा में जाते हैं। चतुर्मास का आरंभ होता है, भक्ति का दीप जलता है। जो भी व्रत करता है यह, उसके कष्ट मिट जाते हैं॥
Transliteration
Ashadh maas ke shukla paksh ki Ekadashi Devshayani kehlati hai. Is paavan tithi par Prabhu Vishnu Yoga Nidra mein jaate hain. Chaturmas ka aarambh hota hai, bhakti ka deep jalta hai. Jo bhi vrat karta hai yeh, uske kasht mit jaate hain.
Meaning / Translation
The Ekadashi of the bright fortnight of the Ashadh month is called Devshayani. On this holy date, Lord Vishnu enters Yoga Nidra (divine sleep). The period of Chaturmas begins, and the lamp of devotion is lit. Whoever observes this fast, all their sufferings are destroyed.
Vrat Vidhi (Ritual Procedure)
Original
ब्रह्म मुहूर्त में स्नान कर, शुद्ध वस्त्र धारण करें। भगवान विष्णु की प्रतिमा को गंगाजल से स्नान कराएं। तुलसी दल, फल, पुष्प और पंचामृत से पूजन करें। एकादशी व्रत का संकल्प लेकर, सात्विक आहार का पालन करें।
Transliteration
Brahma muhurta mein snaan kar, shuddh vastra dhaaran karein. Bhagwan Vishnu ki pratima ko Gangajal se snaan karayein. Tulsi dal, phal, pushp aur panchamrit se poojan karein. Ekadashi vrat ka sankalp lekar, saatvik aahaar ka paalan karein.
Meaning / Translation
Rise during the Brahma Muhurta (early morning), take a bath, and wear clean clothes. Bathe the idol of Lord Vishnu with holy Ganges water. Perform worship with Tulsi leaves, fruits, flowers, and Panchamrit. Taking a vow for the Ekadashi fast, follow a pure (sattvic) diet.
Mantra Jaap (Chanting)
Original
ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय। ॐ नमो नारायणाय।
Transliteration
Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya. Om Namo Narayanaya.
Meaning / Translation
Salutations to the Lord who dwells in all. Salutations to Lord Narayana.
Prarthana (Closing Prayer)
Original
हे जगत के पालनहार, देवशयनी एकादशी का व्रत सफल करें। हमारी भूलों को क्षमा करें और भक्ति का वरदान दें। जय श्री हरि, जय श्री विष्णु!
Transliteration
He jagat ke paalanhaar, Devshayani Ekadashi ka vrat safal karein. Hamaari bhoolon ko kshama karein aur bhakti ka vardaan dein. Jai Shri Hari, Jai Shri Vishnu!
Meaning / Translation
O Sustainer of the universe, make our Devshayani Ekadashi fast successful. Forgive our mistakes and grant us the boon of devotion. Victory to Lord Hari, Victory to Lord Vishnu!