|| Shri Navnath Bhaktisar Chapter 23 ||
Having visited numerous sacred sites in the Saurashtra region, Machindranath, Gorakshanath, and young Meennath turned their journey towards the south. After purifying themselves with a holy bath in the sacred Godavari River, they sought the divine darshan at the ancient, revered temples of Aundha Nagnath and Parli Vaijnath.
Continuing their rigorous pilgrimage, they eventually arrived at the dense, formidable Garbhagiri mountains, the very place where Sage Valmiki had composed the epic Ramayana. The forest here was exceptionally thick; the trees were so densely packed that even in broad daylight, it was completely dark. The path was hidden, overrun with thorny bushes and wild undergrowth.
Walking through this intimidating forest, Machindranath suddenly felt a strange, creeping sense of fear. He turned to Goraksha and whispered nervously, "I am feeling very afraid. Do you think there might be robbers lurking here?" Goraksha calmly reassured him, "No, Gurudev, there are no robbers here." However, internally, Goraksha was puzzled. He thought, "Why is Gurudev suddenly afraid of robbers today? Does he have something valuable hidden with him?"
A little further down the dark path, Machindranath suddenly stopped and said, "Goraksha! Take my begging bowl (Zoli) and Meennath, and walk ahead. I need to step away for a moment; I will be right back."
Taking his Guru's bag, Goraksha was immediately struck by its unexpected, disproportionate weight. Suspicious, he reached inside the bag and his hand touched a heavy, solid gold brick (Vit). Realizing that this hidden wealth was the sole cause of his Guru's sudden fear and worldly attachment, Goraksha instantly threw the gold brick far away into the tall, thick grass alongside the path. To maintain the bag's weight, he found a heavy stone and slipped it inside.
When Machindranath returned and they resumed walking, he discreetly checked his bag and was shocked to feel a rough stone instead of the smooth gold. Panicking, he began wailing, "Where is my gold brick? Who threw it away?" Driven by the loss of the gold, Machindranath completely lost his composure and began hurling harsh insults and false accusations at Goraksha.
Seeing his Guru reduced to such a state over a mere piece of gold, Goraksha gently took Machindranath by the hand and led him to the top of a nearby hill. Sitting down, Goraksha chanted the powerful Siddhayog Mantra. In an instant, the entire massive mountain they were sitting on miraculously transformed into solid gold! Pointing to the blazing golden mountain, Goraksha said, "Gurudev! Now, please take as much gold as you want!"
Realizing the absolute purity, supreme detachment, and unfathomable power of his disciple, Machindranath was deeply humbled and instantly snapped out of his delusion. He lovingly pulled Goraksha close and said, "With a wish-fulfilling jewel (Chintamani) of a disciple like you by my side, what do I have to worry about?"
Brushing aside the praise, Goraksha respectfully but firmly asked, "Guru Maharaj! Could you please give me a satisfactory answer? Why does a true ascetic (Sannyasi) like you need a gold brick in the first place?"
Machindranath explained, "I had a deep, unfulfilled desire in my heart to invite all the Sadhus and ascetics across the country and host a grand, magnificent feast for them. I kept that gold brick hoping to use it to fund that holy endeavor!"
Smiling gently, Goraksha replied, "You need not worry about that! I shall fulfill your noble desire right here, right now."
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There are times when love takes precedence over dry intellectualism and strict discipline. Those are the times when you want to just go with the flow. The flower may come last and the naivedya may come first, the recitation may not happen but just the song. That's the tantra of Radha (going with the flow as in Dha-Ra). Love beyond devotion. No duties, no binding, no sankalpa, no sadhana only sadhan. Today was such a day. The video of Chandi Durbar 🙏 not open for public visitations. Just me & Her.
|| Shri Navnath Bhaktisar Chapter 22 ||
Unable to bear the agony of separation from Machindranath and her son Meennath, Queen Mainakini was weeping helplessly. Seeing her distress, the celestial King Uparicharavasu stepped forward to console her. "Mainakini," he gently explained, "everything in this material world is temporary and destined to perish. Your association with Machindranath was a matter of divine coincidence and cosmic destiny, and now its time has passed. It is only fitting that you return to your original home, the island of Sinhaldweep, from where you first came. Do not despair. Twelve years from now, Lord Indra will organize a massive and glorious Yajna (fire sacrifice) on Sinhaldweep. The divine trinity, the Sun, the Moon, all the celestial gods, and the Navanaths will be present there. Machindranath and Meennath will also attend that grand ceremony. At that exact time, I promise I will arrange for you to meet them both again. For now, appoint your trusted maidservant, Dairbhama, to rule the kingdom in your stead."
Following his instructions, the Queen handed over the throne to her maid. She then boarded the celestial Vimana (chariot) with Uparicharavasu and flew to Sinhaldweep. After safely restoring her to her original abode, Uparicharavasu returned to the heavenly realms.
Meanwhile, continuing their pilgrimage, Machindranath, Gorakshanath, and young Meennath wandered across the Gaud Bengal region and eventually arrived at the city of Helpattan. There, Goraksha narrated the entire dramatic saga of King Gopichand, Queen Mainavati, Jalandarnath, and Kanifnath to Machindranath. He decided to meet the royal family of Helpattan and, accompanied by Goraksha and Meennath, entered the royal palace to visit Gopichand’s mother, Queen Mainavati.
Mainavati was overjoyed to see the supreme head of the Nath Panth and honored them with immense reverence and hospitality. After their stay, the trio resumed their wandering, visited Jagannath Puri, and eventually traveled to the Saurashtra region, setting up camp in a small, quiet village.
Early one morning, Goraksha went into the village to beg for alms. Since Meennath was just a young child, he woke up late. When Goraksha returned with the alms, Machindranath said, "Goraksha! Meennath has just finished defecating. Please go, clean him up, and bring him here!" Following the order, Goraksha went to Meennath.
However, seeing the child covered in feces, with his hands, legs, and entire body soiled, a sudden wave of extreme disgust and revulsion washed over Goraksha. His ego flared up, and he thought to himself, "I am a supreme, exalted Sannyasi! Why should I perform such a filthy, lowly task?"
Consumed by this sudden arrogance and blinding rage, Goraksha grabbed the young boy, violently swung him around, and forcefully smashed him against a large rock. The impact instantly killed the child. As blood and flesh scattered into the nearby flowing water, crocodiles and other aquatic predators quickly gathered to feast. Horrified by what he had just done, Goraksha desperately grabbed the lifeless corpse, washed the remaining skin in the river, and hung it up to dry.
Machindranath, who had gone out briefly, returned to their resting place (Dharmashala). Seeing Goraksha, he casually asked, "Goraksha, where is Meennath?" Without uttering a single word, Goraksha simply pointed his finger at the flayed skin hanging to dry and coldly replied, "I have washed him clean and hung him up to dry."
Seeing the skin of his beloved son, Machindranath was struck with paralyzing shock. Tears began streaming down his face. Unable to comprehend the horrific sight, he clutched the lifeless skin to his chest and began wailing and mourning loudly, crying out Meennath's name in unbearable agony.
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No.
That’s not accurate.
Let us say that there is some problem. Let us say that it’s due to some real negative entity and there is evidence for it.
Now, … if you have no idea what entity caused the problem, then how will you solve it?
So… normally a significant amount of the negative entity’s energy is spent in a kavach for that entity.
It will allow that to pass undetected to most human eye.
So unless you have Shakti of the sort that unmasks that kavach (which may be because it is in that yoni or other reasons) …. you won’t come to even know that this ‘thing’ is there in that Parisar.
And sometimes there may be something severely powerful, almost of the power of a lower level Devata… that thing unless you have significant Shakti (which is like you have to be empowered by a higher level Devata) … you can meet your end in that place if you interfere with it.
So… that’s my meaning.
Most Tantra people simply lack even basic Shakti and they won’t even come to what thing is there.
That’s why majority fail.
Your Shakti has to be more powerful than the kavach of the entity.
Ideally the moment you stand there, no matter your state …. you should be able to cause that thing to come and do a Namaskaar to you.
Because ultimately we humans are the masters and those entity’s HAVE to stand and be at attention in front of the Guru Shakti.
Mazhi Bhakti Guru chi Shakti… Ishwara uvacha!
I read a very interesting thing the Bhaktavatsal book I am sharing posts of..
Many people know about the famous Cave at Mangaon where Swami Maharaj used to do Dhyaan..
The cave is said to have been discovered by a Siddha woh did Dhyaan there, and he installed Datta Paduka there. It is believed whoever meditates here has his wishes fulfilled,and later Swami Maharaj did Dhyaan here..
One of PP Gulawani Maharaj's shishya and few others having visited Mangaon, decided to visit this Cave in the morning. They then sat there for Dhyaan
Suddenly he saw that the cave changed to some 50 feet hall made up of Silver, and there was divine light radiating every where. This light was pleasamt to the eyes, and right at the center there was beautiul stand with Datta Padukas of stone there.
He then heard these words
"What you seeing now is the actual Rupa of this cave. The Datta sthana on Girnar and this cave have a Divine connection"
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When the temperature soars and the roads feel endless, there's one man that many travellers in Rajasthan quietly look forward to meeting.
For 21 years, 71-year-old Thana Ram has shown up every day with a simple mission: make sure no stranger leaves thirsty.
Armed with little more than drinking water and a big heart, he has spent over two decades serving passers-by, truck drivers, labourers, and travellers for free.
This heartwarming moment was captured by Mohan Baliyara (@desertslife), bringing Thana Ram's quiet act of service to the world.
What's the simplest act of kindness you've witnessed from a stranger? Tell us in the comments below!
#Humanity #Kindness #Inspiring #Rajasthan #EverydayHeroes
[Thana Ram, Rajasthan hero, free drinking water, Inspiring]
|| Shri Navnath Bhaktisar Chapter 20 ||
After Lord Shri Rama established a peaceful understanding between Lord Maruti and Gorakshanath, He returned to His celestial abode. Meanwhile, Maruti flew directly to Queen Mainakini's palace. Seeing him arrive, Mainakini bowed with deep devotion.
Maruti warned her, "Queen, as promised, I handed Machindranath over to you, and you have been blessed with a son, Meennath. However, Machindranath will now have to leave this kingdom. His chief disciple, Gorakshanath, who is exceptionally mighty and supremely powerful has arrived with absolute determination to take him away. He has already defeated me in the battle of cosmic weapons (Astra-vidya). Furthermore, I have given Lord Rama my word that I will not interfere in Gorakshanath’s mission. Therefore, when Gorakshanath arrives here, you must figure out how to keep him entangled. If you fail, consider Machindranath gone." Hearing this, Mainakini was terrified.
In her previous life, Mainakini lived on the island of Sinhaldweep. Because she was the most breathtakingly beautiful woman there, she was known as Padmini. One day, after taking a bath, she stood on the high terrace of her palace, looking up at the sky to offer prayers to the Sun God.
At that exact moment, the celestial King Uparicharavasu was flying across the sky in his Vimana (chariot). A sudden, powerful gust of wind blew his garments aside, exposing his private parts precisely when Padmini was looking up. Seeing this, she burst into loud, uncontrollable laughter.
Deeply humiliated and enraged, Uparicharavasu cursed her: "You shall fall into the Kingdom of Women (Stree-Rajya), where not a single man will ever fall upon your sight!"
Terrified by the curse, Padmini wept bitterly, fell to her knees, and begged for his forgiveness, pleading for a way to lift the curse (Ushaap). Softening slightly, he said, "In the Kingdom of Women, Queen Tilottama is currently ruling. After her death, you will become the Queen. You must worship Lord Maruti with utmost devotion. When he is pleased with you, ask him for this specific boon: 'In our kingdom, women conceive only by the force of your roar (Bhu-bhukara), but male fetuses are miscarried, and only females survive. I desire physical union with a man to experience that joy.' Maruti will be bound by his promise to you. To fulfill your wish, he will arrange your meeting with Machindranath, the supreme leader of the Navanaths, who will grant you happiness. Because lust arose in your heart upon seeing me, my divine essence within Machindranath will fulfill your desire. And from your union, I myself shall reincarnate as your son, Meennath."
Under the overwhelming power of Uparicharavasu's curse, Mainakini entirely forgot her past identity. Wandering aimlessly, she eventually stumbled into the Kingdom of Women. By then, Queen Tilottama had grown very old. To decide her successor, she handed a garland to the royal elephant and let it roam the city. The elephant walked up to Mainakini and placed the garland around her neck. With grand celebrations and music, Mainakini was brought to the palace and crowned Queen. Following the prophecy, she worshipped Maruti, who, bound by a boon, brought Machindranath to her. She lived with him in luxurious bliss, and they had a son named Meennath.
Meanwhile, Gorakshanath, traveling with the courtesan Kalinga and her troupe of highly skilled female dancers and musicians, arrived at the village of Shringamurud.
Goraksha said to Kalinga, "Give me the job of playing the Mridangam (a percussion instrument) for your troupe." Kalinga laughed and replied, "Your male attire is completely useless here. Being a man, you won't even be allowed past the gates."
Goraksha calmly replied, "Do not fear. I will assume such a flawless female form that no one will ever recognize me."Chanting a powerful transformation mantra, Goraksha magically altered his physical appearance and turned into a beautiful woman.
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Often people think that they are ‘rationalists’ and they will debunk something which is held to be true in faith.
The problem is that while many things can indeed be debunked by science as being rooted only in pure faith and have no physical evidence, there are other things, stuff I have myself experienced over the last 30 years (I started out as a person who knew nothing of Hindu tradition).. which have absolutely NO rational explanation.
As I have said here quite often, you must be prepared to go the long grind if you wish to experience some of these things.
Outsourcing stuff to others is generally not the thing if you wish to experience and to gain faith.
I have seen atheists profess atheism and die while thinking that they knew the truth. One must realise that death is the one thing which science has almost no control over and most religion started so that they could explain something about death.
In my opinion and experience, Hinduism does is best and that is evidenced by the spread of Hinduism and it’s resurgence despite it being a non evangelical faith.
While I frequently caution people to be careful so they do not fall prey to scams, it is also true that sadhana can lead to terrific experiences and those can increase Shraddha in infinite terms.
Mahadev! Jai Mahakaal. Jai Ma.
There is a reason why Sri Rama is respected throughout.
Sri Rama is someone trained by Rishi Vishwamitra in the use of celestial Astras.
He has also been instructed by Rishi Agastya and he was under tutelage of Rishi Vasistha.
As I said earlier, there is no force on earth which is more powerful than Naths in Kaliyuga in Astra vidya.
But Sri Rama is the original expert on Astra vidya and fought the demons on earth when he was on earth.
The Bhaktisaar highlights the celestial Astra ability of Nine Naths. Because the Nine Naths are Nine Amsa Avataras of Narayana and because Sri Rama is Narayana incarnate, hence he possesses the power to shield from the Navnath Astras.
Further proof of the above: You will note the great Saint Tyagaraja produced a young Rama and Lakshmana on earth who saved him from the bandits and so did that young girl in Brooklyn doing Rama Raksha (and both these instances are thousands of years after the two princes supposedly left the earth).
Freed from his agonizing bondage, Maruti regained his senses and joyfully took the darshan of Lord Shri Rama. Wondering aloud, he asked, "My Lord, who could possibly possess the power to reduce me to such a miserable state?"
Using his divine inner vision (Antardrishti), Lord Rama immediately saw the truth. He smiled and said, "Balbheema! This is the work of Gorakshanath. He has camped in the village of Chitra-pattan within the Kingdom of Women. His sole purpose for coming here is to take his Guru, Machindranath, away."
Hearing this, Maruti panicked and pleaded, "Prabhu! This must not happen! I have given my solemn word to Queen Mainakini that Machindranath will remain there. Please, you must somehow stop Gorakshanath and turn him back!"
To test the Yogi, Lord Rama and Hanuman disguised themselves as ordinary Brahmins and approached Gorakshanath’s camp. They began excessively praising his virtues, talents, and immense power.
However, Gorakshanath was sharp and immediately grew suspicious. He reasoned, "Firstly, no man can enter the Kingdom of Women without dying. Secondly, breaching the impenetrable cosmic weapons I planted at the border is even more impossible. These two are not ordinary Brahmins; they must be powerful deities in disguise."
Seeing through their illusion, Gorakshanath openly and humbly folded his hands, saying, "I know you are divine, omniscient beings. I am Goraksha. I have come here for one specific purpose: to take my Guru, Machindranath, who has become trapped in worldly illusions here, away with me. Ask me to perform any other task in the world, and I will gladly do it. But it is entirely inappropriate for Nath Yogis like us, whose sole purpose is the spiritual welfare of the world, to remain entangled in lust and luxury. It is a dark stain on the glory of our ascetic lineage. Let me be clear: I will take Machindranath away. I do not care how many catastrophic obstacles or divine beings stand in my way."
Hearing Gorakshanath's absolute, unshakable resolve, Maruti was infuriated and immediately prepared for battle. However, Lord Rama intervened and pacified him, saying, "O Son of the Wind, these Nath Yogis are my supreme devotees. You, too, are my supreme devotee. Do not stand as an obstacle in his divine, righteous mission."
Saying this, Lord Rama stepped forward, affectionately embraced Gorakshanath, and showered him with divine blessings.
Having averted a disastrous battle and established a peaceful understanding between the two mighty beings, Lord Shri Rama returned to his celestial abode.
तत्सद शिवार्पणमस्तू ।
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@ronak365 Seriously 💯💯. Middle berth ho aapke pas to aur dikkat aati hai. I think given this behaviour chair cars should be increased during day time travel.
By the time Gopichand arrived, everyone had already reached the cremation ground, and Champavati's body was laid upon a sandalwood pyre. With folded hands, Gopichand pleaded with the gathered citizens, "O people! I am the cause of my sister Champavati's death. But my Guru, Jalandarnath, is supremely powerful; he can bring her back to life. Please, do not cremate her body! Wait until I bring my Guru here."
Hearing this, the crowd began to laugh and mock him. "Has anyone ever heard of a dead person coming back to life?" they scoffed. As they moved to light the pyre, Gopichand jumped up and sat directly on the unlit pyre. "Let my body burn along with my sister's!" he declared. "But beware, you will all have to face the devastating wrath of my Guru."
Seeing his obstinacy, the arrogant King Tilakchand sneered, "Go on then, show us the glory of your Guru's power!" He ruthlessly ordered his servants to chop off one of Champavati's arms and handed it to Gopichand. Clutching his sister's severed arm, Gopichand immediately set off toward Gaud Bengal to fetch his Guru and revive her. Dismissing him as a madman, the royal family ignored his pleas and set Champavati's body ablaze.
Through his divine inner vision (Antardrishti), Jalandarnath saw Gopichand rushing toward him in deep distress. To spare his disciple further agony, Jalandarnath invoked the Prayanastra (the weapon of teleportation) and manifested beside Gopichand in a fraction of a second.
The moment he saw his Guru, Gopichand could not contain his grief and broke down weeping uncontrollably. He narrated the entire horrific ordeal. Seeing his disciple's shattered state, Jalandarnath accompanied him straight into the royal palace of Paulpattan. The royal family was gathered in the courtyard, mourning.
Walking right into their midst, Jalandarnath took Champavati's severed arm from his disciple. He chanted the powerful Sanjeevani Mantra (life-restoring spell), sprinkled sacred ash (Bhasma) over the severed arm, and called out loudly, "Champavati, come out!"
To everyone's absolute shock, Champavati walked out of her palace chambers, fully alive and completely unharmed. Witnessing this impossible miracle, King Tilakchand and the entire royal family fell at the feet of Gopichand and Jalandarnath, desperately begging for forgiveness.
Graciously accepting the King's apologies, the Yogis partook in a delicious meal lovingly cooked by Champavati herself. Before leaving, Jalandarnath instructed King Tilakchand to ensure the well-being of Gopichand's son, King Muktachand. After resolving the matter, Gopichand and Jalandarnath peacefully returned to Helpattan.
तत्सद शिवार्पणमस्तू ।
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