The Story of Dhaneshwar Adapted from Padma Purāṇa, Sixth Canto, Chapters 113–114 Lord Krishna tells a story to His wife Satyabhama Devi to illustrate some of the glories of following Kārttika-vrata, specific vows performed for the pleasure of Lord Vishnu during the month of Kārttika. Previously, there was a Brahmin named Dhaneshwar who lived in the city of Avanti. He had fallen from the status of a Brahmin, was addicted to sins, and was very wicked. He sold liquor, blankets, hides of animals, and behaved falsely. His mind was addicted to stealing, prostitutes, drinking, and gambling. Once, while traveling about to sell his wares, Dhaneshwar arrived in the city of Mahismati on the bank of the sin-destroying Narmada River. Dhaneshwar stayed there for one month. During that time, he observed many men who had come from different directions to stay in Mahismati to follow vows for the month of Kārttika. While daily walking on the bank of the Narmada selling his goods, Dhaneshwar saw Br...