Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 44
The Account of the Ekādaśī Vow Observed Throughout the Twelve Months
एवं कृतव्रतो मर्त्यो भुक्त्वा भोगानिहेप्सितान् । पितॄणां कोटिमुद्धृत्य यात्यंते वैष्णवं गृहम् ॥ ४४ ॥
evaṃ kṛtavrato martyo bhuktvā bhogānihepsitān | pitṝṇāṃ koṭimuddhṛtya yātyaṃte vaiṣṇavaṃ gṛham || 44 ||
Thus, a mortal who has duly observed the vow, after enjoying the desired pleasures here, uplifts a koṭi of ancestors and, in the end, attains the Vaiṣṇava abode of Lord Viṣṇu.
Suta (narrating Narada’s discourse as part of the Anukramanika-style summary)
Vrata: none (generic ‘kṛta-vrata’—a properly observed vow)
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: bhakti
FAQs
It teaches that sincere observance of a sacred vow (vrata) yields both worldly fulfillment and the highest end—attaining Vishnu’s realm—while also generating merit powerful enough to uplift one’s ancestors.
By presenting the “Vaishnava abode” as the final fruit, the verse frames vrata as a bhakti-oriented discipline: disciplined devotion culminates in proximity to Vishnu, not merely temporary benefits.
Ritual discipline (kalpa/vrata-vidhi in practice) is implied: correct observance of vows and their prescribed acts generates specific results, including pitṛ-related merit (pitṛ-kārya) and spiritual attainment.
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