Yudhishthira Maharaj said, “O Janardana, what is the name of the Ekādaśī. that comes during the dark fortnight of the month of Kartika (October – November). Please narrate to me its history and glories.” The Supreme Lord, Sri Krishna then said, “This Ekādaśī is called Ramā Ekādaśī. It is most auspicious, for it eradicates the greatest sins and awards one the passage to the spiritual abode. There was once a famous king named Muchakunda, whose daughter, Chandrabhaga was married to Shobhana, the son of Chandrasena. Shobhana once visited his father-in-law’s palace on the Ekādaśī day. As he was weak; he was unable to bear the day-long fast. Chandrabhaga told him, ‘In my father’s house nobody eats on Ekādaśī. None of the animals are given grains, leaves, straw or even water. If you want to eat, then you should leave at once.’ Shobhana said, ‘I have decided to fast on Ekādaśī day. Whatever my fate is, it will surely come to pass.’ Shobhana fasted but he suffered excessive hunger and thirst. E...