Guest guest Posted April 26, 2002 Report Share Posted April 26, 2002 This is the story of saint NAMDEV. Namdev's world began and ended with the Deity `Vithoba' of Pandharpur and he would not recognize any other Deity as the symbol of God. NAMDEV DID NOT HAVE A FORMAL GURU.HIS FIREND Jnanadev advised Namdev to adopt a Guru so that he might be in a position to realise completely the manifestation of the all-pervading God. Again Namdev hesitated as he thought that such action might alienate his loyalty and devotion to Vithoba. He plainly said that as long as he had the love of Vithoba, he had nothing to desire except constant devotion to Him. In fact, Vithoba was his Guru. It was, however, clear to Jnanadev and other saints in the company that Namdev's view was rather narrow in the sense that he thought God was centred in the Deity of Vithoba of Pandharpur and they wanted him to acquire the wider vision which they themselves had attained. One day, in such company, Gora, another saint and a potter by trade, was asked to ascertain which of them were half-baked, i.e., had not realised Brahman. Gora took a small, flat wooden board such as he used to prepare or test the pots and began to pat on the head of everybody. When he came to Namdev and patted on his head, Namdev cried aloud thinking he was hurt. Immediately, all the others in the company began to laugh saying that Namdev was only half-baked and had not become fixed in his spiritual position. Greatly mortified, Namdev repaired to Vithoba and complained to Him of his humiliation. He said that he saw no necessity for him to have a Guru as he had intimate relationship with Lord Krishna Himself. Lord Krishna said that Namdev did not really know Him. Namdev denied this. Lord Krishna challenged Namdev and asked him to find out His identity that day. Namdev agreed. Lord Krishna took the form of a Pathan horseman and passed before Namdev. Namdev could not recognize the Lord. Namdev agreed to go to a Guru. Lord Vithoba then advised him to adopt Visoba Khechar as his Guru. Visoba Khechar was one of the disciples of Jnanadev and was living at the time at a village called Avandhya. Namdev proceeded to the village immediately and arrived there at about noon. He took shelter in a temple in order to take some rest. There in that temple he saw a man sleeping with his feet on the Deity Itself. Namdev was shocked, woke up the man and rebuked him for this sacrilege. The man was no other than Visoba himself. Visoba replied, "O Namdev, why did you wake me up? Is there a single spot in this world which is not permeated by God? If you think that such a spot can be found, kindly place my feet there". Namdev took the feet of Visoba in his hands and moved them to another direction, but the Deity was there. He then moved Visoba in still another direction, but the Deity was there too! Namdev could not find any direction or spot where he could place the feet of Visoba without treading on the Deity. God was everywhere. Having realised this great truth that God had permeated the whole universe, Namdev surrendered himself to Visoba gratefully and humbly. After initiation by Visoba, Namdev became more philosophical and large-hearted. His temple was no longer the small narrow space on the banks of the Chandrabhaga, but the whole world. His God was not Vithoba or Vittal with hands and legs, but the omnipotent infinite Being. A few days after Namdev had adopted Visoba as his Guru, he was sitting at a place doing his Bhajan. In the meantime, a dog came to the spot and ran away with the bread he had prepared for his midday meal. Namdev ran after the dog—not with a stick in his hand, but with a cup of Ghee; and he addressed the dog thus: "O Lord of the world! Why do You want to eat the dry bread? Take some Ghee along with it. It will taste much better". Namdev's realisation of Atma was now complete and overflowing. Namdev was not an author of any big treatise; but he left behind him a large number of Abhangas or short poems, full with the nectar of Bhakti and love towards God. These are exceedingly sweet. Most of these are lost, but there are extant about four thousand Abhangas, which to this day are a great source of inspiration to all who would read them. Some of the Abhangas are found in the Sikh Adi Granth. The essence of Namdev's message is: "Always recite the Name of the Lord. Constantly remember Him. Hear His glory. Meditate on the Lord in your heart. Serve the Lord with your hands. Place your head at His lotus feet. Do Kirtan. You will forget your hunger and thirst. The Lord will be near you. You will attain immortality and eternal bliss". source:swami sivananda enjoy!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2002 Report Share Posted April 26, 2002 When Hanumanji successfully reached Sitaji in Ashok Vatika, asked Mata Sita to give something to give to Ramji. Sitaji gave the things and also gave ashirwad to hanumanji, "Ajar Bano". Hanumanji stood still. Sitaji thought that Hanuman was not happy with it, so she again said "Amar Bano". but still there were no reactions on his face. So she said third time, "Gunoo ki khaan bano", may you become mines of good qualities .. But still no special effect on Hanumanji. Sitaji understood what does he likes, so she atlast said "May Lord Ram love you a lot..." On listening this hanumanji went into Bhaav Samadhi and fell on the lotus feets of Mata Sita. Tommorrow is Hanuman Jayanti... lets remember Hanumanji and his good qualities. Uday. ______________________ For live cricket scores download Score Tracker at: http://in.sports./cricket/tracker.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2002 Report Share Posted April 26, 2002 dear uday, beautiful post on this hly day of shri hanuman jayanti... full of bhakti... here is how hanumanji prayed to shri rama... "O Lord! While I identify myself with the form, I AM THY SERVANT. When I CONSIDER myself as an individual living entity, I AM THY PART. And when I REALIZE the Universal Soul, I AM ONE WITH THEE, - This is my firm conviction." love one who understands this understands all yoga.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2002 Report Share Posted April 26, 2002 Yes, beautifull! JAI HANUMANJI!!! JAI MA KALI!!! JAI PHIL COLLINS!!! Phil Das Bhakta , Uday Sangani <uday_amd> wrote: > When Hanumanji successfully reached Sitaji in Ashok > Vatika, asked Mata Sita to give something to give to > Ramji. Sitaji gave the things and also gave ashirwad > to hanumanji, "Ajar Bano". Hanumanji stood still. > Sitaji thought that Hanuman was not happy with it, so > she again said "Amar Bano". but still there were no > reactions on his face. So she said third time, "Gunoo > ki khaan bano", may you become mines of good qualities > . But still no special effect on Hanumanji. > Sitaji understood what does he likes, so she atlast > said "May Lord Ram love you a lot..." > On listening this hanumanji went into Bhaav Samadhi > and fell on the lotus feets of Mata Sita. > > Tommorrow is Hanuman Jayanti... lets remember > Hanumanji and his good qualities. > > Uday. > > > > > ____________________ __ > For live cricket scores download Score Tracker > at: http://in.sports./cricket/tracker.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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