Introduction
Jaljilani Ekadashi is also known as Parivartni Ekadashi.
‘Parivartni’ means ‘of change’ and represents the time when Shesh-Shayi Narayan (form of God laying on the serpent Shesh), changes his side and faces the East.
This vrat (fast) came about when King Bali and Lord Indra had a fight, and King Bali took over the Kingdom of Indra because he had won the fight. We should all do darshan of Bhagwan and try to give items such as yoghurt, rice and silver coins as alms. We should also try to stay awake through the night, and practice devotion to Shree Hari by singing his glory and keep our utmost faith in Him for it is only these actions that can help us in achieving moksha.
This day is traditionally celebrated, by placing Bhagwan in a wooden boat and floating him on water. It is reminiscent of the time when Krishna Bhagwan took the gopis of the village on a boat ride across the sacred River Yamuna.
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