How to do Dev uthani ekadashi puja - Dev Uthani Ekadashi, also known as Prabodhini Ekadashi, marks the day when Lord Vishnu awakens from his cosmic sleep, ending the Chaturmas period.
How to do Dev uthani ekadashi puja | step-by-step
On this day, devotees perform a special puja to seek blessings for prosperity, happiness, and the beginning of auspicious activities. Here is a step-by-step guide to performing the Dev Uthani Ekadashi puja with mantras in both Hindi and English, along with their meanings.
Step 1: Preparation for the Puja
- Choose a Clean Space: Select a clean, calm area for the puja, ideally near a picture or idol of Lord Vishnu.
- Gather Materials: Arrange necessary items like flowers, tulsi leaves, incense, diya (oil lamp), sandalwood paste, rice, fruits, sweets, and a kalash (water pot).
- Fast and Pray: Many devotees observe a fast on this day to purify the body and mind before the puja.
Step 2: Bathing and Purification (स्नान और शुद्धिकरण)
- Take a Bath: Cleanse yourself by taking a bath before beginning the puja.
- Sprinkle Water: Sprinkle a few drops of water around the puja area as a symbol of purity.
Step 3: Set Up for the Puja
- Place Lord Vishnu’s Image: Position an image or idol of Lord Vishnu on a raised platform or in a puja thali (plate).
- Place the Kalash (Water Pot): Fill a small pot with water, place a coconut and mango leaves on top, and keep it near the idol.
- Light the Diya: Light a diya (oil lamp) in front of the idol as a symbol of divine energy.
Step 4: Invoke Lord Vishnu (आह्वान)
- Join Hands and Recite the Invocation Mantra:
Mantra:
"ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय"
Om namo bhagwate vasudevay
Translation: "I bow to Lord Vasudeva (another name of Lord Vishnu)."
- Meaning: This mantra is used to invoke Lord Vishnu and invite his presence during the puja.
Step 5: Offerings to Lord Vishnu (भगवान को अर्पण)
- Apply Tilak (Sandalwood Paste): Apply a tilak (sandalwood paste) to the image of Lord Vishnu.
- Offer Rice and Flowers: Take some rice and flowers in your right hand, and while chanting, offer them to Lord Vishnu.
Mantra (for offering flowers):
"ॐ श्री हरये नमः पुष्पाणि समर्पयामि।"
Om shree haraye namah pushpaani samarpayaami.
Translation: "I offer these flowers to the revered Lord Hari (Vishnu)."
- Offer Fruits and Sweets: Place fruits and sweets in front of the idol as a sign of devotion.
- Offer Tulsi Leaves: Tulsi leaves are very dear to Lord Vishnu, so place a few on the idol.
Mantra (for offering Tulsi leaves):
"तुलसी दलया विभो नारायण जगद्विदे।
अर्पितं ते मया भक्त्या गृहाण परमेश्वर।।""Tulsi dalaya vibho naaraayan Jagavide.
Arpitam te maaya bhaktya grhaan Parmeshwar"
Meaning: "O Lord Narayan, knower of the universe, I offer these sacred Tulsi leaves to you with devotion. Please accept them, O supreme Lord."
Step 6: Chanting the Main Mantra of Dev Uthani Ekadashi
Recite the main mantra for Dev Uthani Ekadashi to honor Lord Vishnu.
Mantra:
"ॐ नमो भगवते नारायणाय।"
Om namo bhagavate narayanaya
Translation: "I bow to Lord Narayana, the supreme protector."
Step 7: Perform Aarti (आरती)
- Light Incense and Perform Aarti: Light incense sticks and perform aarti by moving the diya in a circular motion in front of the idol. Sing or recite the aarti dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
Aarti (Popular Verse):
"शांताकारं भुजगशयनं पद्मनाभं सुरेशम्।
विश्वाधारं गगनसदृशं मेघवर्णं शुभाङ्गम्।
लक्ष्मीकान्तं कमलनयनं योगिभिर्ध्यानगम्यम्।
वन्दे विष्णुं भवभयहरं सर्वलोकैकनाथम्।।"Shaantaakaaram bhujagashayanam padmanaabham suresham.
Vishvaadhaaram Gaganasadrshan Meghavarnam shubhaangam.
Lakshmeekaantam kamalanayanam yogibhirdhyaanagamyam.
Vande vishnum bhavabhayaharam sarvalokaikanaatham."
Meaning: "I bow to Lord Vishnu, who is peaceful, reclines on a serpent, has a lotus navel, is the Supreme Lord, holds the universe, has a cloud-like complexion, and possesses a pleasing form. He is the consort of Goddess Lakshmi, has lotus eyes, is accessible through meditation, and removes worldly fears."
Step 8: Pray for Blessings (प्रार्थना)
- Pray with a Pure Heart: Close your eyes and pray for blessings, prosperity, and happiness for your family.
- Offer Prayers for New Beginnings: As Dev Uthani Ekadashi marks the start of auspicious activities, ask for the grace of Lord Vishnu for success and positive beginnings in life.
Step 9: Conclude the Puja
- Offer Water: Take water from the kalash (water pot) and pour it around the idol or sprinkle a few drops as a closing gesture.
- Seek Forgiveness (क्षमायाचना):
Mantra for Forgiveness:
"क्षमा प्रार्थना मंत्रः ॐ तत्सत्।"
Meaning: "O Lord, I pray for forgiveness for any mistakes made during this puja."
Step 10: End the Fast (व्रत समाप्ति)
After the puja, break the fast by consuming fruits and light food, depending on your tradition. Devotees often end their fast by offering some of the prasad to Lord Vishnu and then partaking in it.
This step-by-step Dev Uthani Ekadashi puja guide, with mantras and translations, helps to honor Lord Vishnu and seek his blessings for peace, prosperity, and successful beginnings.
Om Jai Jagadisha Hare Aarti
Om Jai Jagadisha Hare, Swami! Jai Jagadisha Hare।
Bhakta Janon Ke Sankata, Kshana Mein Dura Kare॥
Om Jai Jagadisha Hare।
Jo Dhyave Phala Pave, Duhkha Vinase Mana Ka।
Swami Duhkha Vinase Mana Ka।
Sukha Sampatti Ghara Ave, Kashta Mite Tana Ka॥
Om Jai Jagadisha Hare।
Mata Pita Tuma Mere, Sharana Gahun Main Kisaki।
Swami Sharana Gahun Mein Kisaki।
Tuma Bina Aura Na Duja, Aasa Karun Jisaki॥
Om Jai Jagadisha Hare।
Tuma Purana Paramatma, Tuma Antaryami।
Swami Tuma Antaryami।
Parabrahma Parameshwara, Tuma Sabake Swami॥
Om Jai Jagadisha Hare।
Tuma Karuna Ke Sagara, Tuma Palana Karta।
Swami Tuma Palana Karta।
Mein Murakha Khala Kami, Kripa Karo Bharta॥
Om Jai Jagadisha Hare।
Tuma Ho Eka Agochara, Sabake Pranapati।
Swami Sabake Pranapati।
Kisa Vidhi Milun Dayamaya, Tumako Main Kumati॥
Om Jai Jagadisha Hare।
Dinabandhu Dukhaharta, Tuma Thakura Mere।
Swami Tuma Thakura Mere।
Apne Hatha Uthao, Dwara Pada Tere॥
Om Jai Jagadisha Hare।
Vishaya Vikara Mitao, Papa Haro Deva।
Swami Papa Haro Deva।
Shraddha Bhakti Badhao, Santana Ki Seva॥
Om Jai Jagadisha Hare।
Shri Jagadisha Ji Ki Aarti, Jo Koi Nara Gave।
Swami Jo Koi Nara Gave।
Kahata Shivananda Swami, Sukha Sampatti Pave॥
Om Jai Jagadisha Hare।
