Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 14
The Account of the Ekādaśī Vow Observed Throughout the Twelve Months
सर्वपापविनिर्मुक्तो विष्णुलोकं व्रजेन्नरः । ज्येष्ठस्य शुक्लैकादश्यां निर्जलां समुपोष्य तु ॥ १४ ॥
sarvapāpavinirmukto viṣṇulokaṃ vrajennaraḥ | jyeṣṭhasya śuklaikādaśyāṃ nirjalāṃ samupoṣya tu || 14 ||
ज्येष्ठ महिन्याच्या शुक्लपक्ष एकादशीस निर्जला उपवास केल्यास मनुष्य सर्व पापांपासून मुक्त होऊन विष्णुलोक प्राप्त करतो.
Narada (teaching within the Narada–Sanatkumara dialogue context)
Vrata: Nirjalā Ekādaśī (Jyeṣṭha śukla-ekādaśī)
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: bhakti
FAQs
It presents Nirjalā Ekādaśī in Jyeṣṭha śukla pakṣa as a powerful vrata whose fruit is purification from sin and attainment of Viṣṇu’s realm (Viṣṇuloka).
By linking a devotional vow (Ekādaśī fasting) directly to Viṣṇu’s abode, it frames disciplined observance as an act of Viṣṇu-bhakti that transforms the devotee’s destiny.
It uses calendrical/ritual timing based on tithi and pakṣa—Ekādaśī in the bright fortnight of Jyeṣṭha—reflecting practical jyotiṣa-style reckoning for correct vrata performance.