INDIRA EKADASHI FROM THE BRAHMA-VAIVARTA PURANA (Observing this Ekadasi will help in removing the sins committed by oneself and one’s forefathers.) Yudhishthira Maharaj said, “Oh Madhusudana, Oh killer of the Madhu demon, what is the name of the Ekadashi that occurs during the dark fortnight of the month of Ashwina or Puratachi (October), Please describe its glories to me.” The Supreme Personality of Godhead, Lord Shree Krishna then replied, “This Holy day is called Indira Ekadashi. If a person fasts on this day attains Krishna consciousness and having control over maya and all his sins are eradicated and his forefathers who have fallen into hell are liberated. Oh best of kings, one who simply hears about this sacred Ekadashi achieves the great merit earned by performing a horse sacrifice. “In the Satya-yuga there lived a king named Indrasena, who was so powerful that he destroyed all his enemies. His kingdom was called Mahishmati-puri. The glorious and highly religious King...