Many of us observe fasting in our country. Fasting holds a profound purpose, a purpose whispered in the ancient verses of the Brahmavarta Purana. To fast, it is said, is to abstain not only from sustenance but also from the clutches of sin and worldly indulgence. Fasting, especially on the day of Ekadashi, is said to purify our soul, and help us towards attaining Moksha and communion with the Supreme Lord Sri Krishna. In Bhavishya Uttara Purana, the story of Putrada Ekadashi has been narrated by Lord Krishna to Dharmaraja Yudhishthira