Sri Guru Charitra - By Shri S.N.Huddar

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As directed, he gave both the alms in the Ashram. He was anxious now how to

satisfy his hunger. He saw calves drinking milk of cows and much milk fell

on the ground and was wasted. He held that milk in his hands and drank it.

 

After some days the Guru asked him how he was fat, He said that he drank the

milk that fell while the calves drank the milk from the cows. The guru said,

`you should not drink milk tasted by calves as this milk makes you dill.'

 

While remaining in the forest, he saw milk like paste coming out of the

" rui " plant. He held the milk in leaves and while he was drinking it, some

drops thereof entered his eyes. Subsequently he lost his eyesight and became

blind. Now he thought the Guru would be angry with him. He began to collect

the cattle; but as he could not see, he fell in a well.

 

When Dhoumys knew that Upmanyu did not return by the evening, he went to the

forest and called him loudly. Upmanyu responded from the well and informed

him about his whereabouts.

 

Dhoumya came near the well and said to him with sympathy `Recite

Ashwinikumar mantra'. After doing that, he got back his eyesight. He came

out of the well, bowed to his Guru and stood by him. Dhoumya placed his palm

on his head and instantly he had all the knowledge. Dhoumya said to him, " Go

home, get married and live happily. You will be well known. One of your

disciples, Uttank will bring Kundal (ear ornament) and win the Shesh. He

will advise King Janme jaya to perform sacrifice of the serpents and kill

all the serpents in the sacrifice "

 

As stated, Uttank caused Janmejaya to perform the sacrifice in which even

Indra had to come down along with Takshak (the king of serpents). This is

all due to the greatness of Guru. He will liberate you. You should try to

please him.

 

The Brahmin said, `Gurudev, you have given me the right advice. As I have

offended my Guru, how can I please him now? It is very difficult to appease

the wounded heart. I would, therefore, leave this worthless body of mine,'

saying this, he bowed to Shri Guru. Shri Guru realized his repentance and

knowing his desires, Shri Guru said, `All your sins are wiped off now.

Remember your Guru.'

 

The Brahmin folded his hands and prayed, `You are the Guru of all the world

and incarnation of three great Gods. How can there be darkness after the

rise of the Sun? You please protect me.'

Hearing this Shri Guru was kind to place his right palm on his head and

instantly he had knowledge of Vedas, Shastras, Mantras etc. By the touch of

the philosopher's stone, iron is changed into gold, similarly the Brahmin

became learned. Shri Guru again asked him to go to his Guru.

 

on behalf of Smt.Srivalli Garu

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