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    Rama Ekadashi Vrata/International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
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    Rama Ekadashi Vrata

    Rama Ekadashi Vrata

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    Kartik Krishna Ekadashi or Rambha Ekadashi or Rama Ekadashi is the Ekadashi of Krishna paksha in the month of Kartik, this Ekadashi comes only 4 days before the Deepawali.

    Meaning of the name "Rama"

    Another name of Mother Lakshmi is also Rama, this is also the reason why this Ekadashi has become very important for Lord Vishnu. This Ekadashi is so important that fasting on this day yields the equivalent of 1000 Ashwameg Yajnas and 100 Rajshuya Yajnas.

    Have you observed the Rama Ekadashi Vratai fast before?

    Rama Ekadashi Vrat Katha
    In the Mahabharata, Krishna gives an example of the devotion of Chandrabhaga to Yudhisthira, giving a great description of this Ekadashi. Chandrabhaga and his father Muchukunda and husband Shobhana are associated with this Ekadashi.


    On the day of Rama Ekadashi, King Muchukunda tells everyone in the state to fast. After Chandrabhaga marries King Shobhana, Shobhana also starts fasting on this Ekadashi, but the weakening king Shobhana dies one day.

    After her husband's death, Chandrabhaga moved to her father's house in Muchukunda's Kingdom. But under the influence of Rama Ekadashi Vrat, Prince Shobhana was seen on the Mandarachal mountain, this kingdom was rich in wealth and happiness like Indra Rajya. One day, a Brahmin from King Muchukunda's kingdom went on a pilgrimage and forgot the way and reached Mandarachal mountain. When he reached there, he suddenly saw Prince Shobhana. He got all the details of how Shobhana reached Mandarachal. Shobhana narrated all the incidents and told the Brahmin that he had attained such heavenly peace due to the influence of Ramakadashi's Vrat.


    Due to the influence of Rama Ekadashi's Vrat and abhisekh, Chandrabhaga's body also became divinely ignited. After that, Chandrabhaga approached her beloved husband Shobhana, and said that all such unprecedented reunions were possible due to the influence of Rama Ekadashi vrat. That is why those who perform the vrat of Rama Ekadashi have been believing since time immemorial that all sins will be eradicated and prosperity will be achieved.


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    International Day for the Eradication of Poverty

    International Day for the Eradication of Poverty

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    Background:

    Today, the world community is celebrating Poverty Alleviation Day with great pomp. It is customary to celebrate this day on October 17 of each year.The observance of the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty can be traced back to 17 October 1987. On that day, over a hundred thousand people gathered at the Trocadéro in Paris, where the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was signed in 1948, to honour the victims of extreme poverty, violence and hunger. They proclaimed that poverty is a violation of human rights and affirmed the need to come together to ensure that these rights are respected. Since then, people of all backgrounds, beliefs and social origins have gathered every year on October 17th to renew their commitment and show their solidarity with the poor.

    Global Statistics of poverty

    According to the World Bank, between 88 and 115 million people are being pushed into poverty as a result of the crisis, with the majority of the new extreme poor being found in South Asian and Sub-Saharan countries where poverty rates are already high”. In 2021, this number is expected to have risen to between 143 and 163 million. These ‘new poor’ will join the ranks of the 1.3 billion people already living in multidimensional and persistent poverty who saw their pre-existing deprivations aggravated during the global pandemic. The measures imposed to limit the spread of the pandemic often further pushed them into poverty – the informal economy which enables many people in poverty to survive was virtually shut down in many countries.

    Poverty in Nepal

    The priority of every government and parliament is to eradicate poverty. This eradication of poverty is crucial for peace, stability, and economic development. According to the World Bank, the poverty rate in Nepal has decreased from 25.2 percent in 2011 to 21.6 percent by 2015. Increased income through remittances from foreign employment cannot be considered long-term, market and financial management are necessary by highlighting employment and skills in the country.


    On the other hand, it is necessary to bring a revolution in agricultural work and make it commercial rather than subsistence farming. Remembering that those ten years of conflict and subsequent turmoil have led to an increase in poverty in Nepal and a lack of livelihood opportunities for the people.

    On the other hand, as part of the government's efforts, various income generation programs are being carried out through the Poverty Alleviation Fund in 59 districts of Nepal through 30,000 community organizations. The hidden pit of the rich and the poor is a silent battle around the world, in this economy, everyone has the freedom to move forward based on knowledge and opportunity, right? As this gap between the rich and the poor continues to be filled, it is important to pay attention to society and the vulnerable communities of society.

    The theme for the 2025 International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is "Ending social and institutional maltreatment: ensuring respect and effective support for families" the need to stop unfair treatment and discrimination within society and institutions, and to promote dignity, respect, and real support for all families.


    Democracy without economic development and poverty is lame. Let us all see Nepal and the world eradicated from poverty in this life.


    Let there be a roof over everyone's house, Let there be rice grains in every palate, be it millet or flour

    May life be sweet to all.

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