Mangalmandir - Maruti Edition (PDF) - Sai Kirtan Group

By: Sri Kaalidaas Raam-Krishnadaas kirtan-aachaarya
The great soul Nar-simha-daasji was an accomplished person. He had victory over the
control of nature. From his very stage of spiritual practice, he had all signs of becoming a
supreme accomplished person. Initially he was a devotee of primeval energy Bhagvati
Sitaa-devi. The one which is the driver of all the energies of the cosmos. The earthly
energies quickly become compliant to such devotees of primeval energy..
Following fruition of his penance to Bhagvati Sitaa, he devoted himself to Sri Mahaavir.
He realised from the voice of his heart:
Ashta siddhi nav nidhi ke daata
Asvar deenaha Jaanaki Maataa
Once the Mahaa-aatmaa during his travels went to Nagpur to beg bhikshaa at a brahmin‘s
house. In his front couryard, he saw a young boy immersed in playing. From his
countenance, he concluded he was destined to be a great person. His mother came with
offering of food, whence the Mahaa-aatmaaji said:
―Mother, I beg this son for the purpose of the welfare of the universe, will you give
him?‖
A task that could not be accomplished by Mahh-raaja Dashrath, that task of giving away
a son – how could it be done by a mere mother. She said no.
The Mahaa-aatmaaji pleaded and explained vehemently, but the mother‘s heart did not
comply. And how could it comply? A Mother of a single darling son, how can she part
him to the hands of another.
Narsimha-daasji awaiting the opportunity went roaming around Naagpur. In time,
Naagpur was struck an epidemic disease which started to take lives of countless. Those
were times of lawlessness, and the authorities offered no help. In that part of the world,
the Maraathaas had began to invade. Their faction of Bhosale was attempting to take
control of the country. The original rulers havingbeen defeated in battle spent their times
in jails and subsequently hid away in caves.
Fate had it – the woman‘s son named Baldev-prasaad was also afflicted with the
epidemic and died. The Mother went with relatives to the cremation grounds. The
directions were filled with the bitter cries of the Mother.
Mahaa-aatmaa Narsimha-daasji who was awaiting for the time reached the cremation
grounds.
Observing the presence of a saint, all paid due respects. ―I will bring back to life this
child on one condition – will you give him to me?‖, the Mahaa-aatmaa said pointing his
finger at the mortal body of the child.
All those who had come for the cremation of the child‘s body, which was to be consumed
by fire in an hour‘s time, to see that child living again even as a Saadhu would be
pleasing – thought his Mother. All the others present also advised same to the Mother.
After the death of her son, the Mother‘s love for the child had also diluted. So consenting
she said: ―Very well O divine. My son as a Saadhu and going with you gains his life, the
I consent. But it is impossible to happen. It is impossible for the dead to come back.‖
―Mother, there is nothing impossible for the devotee of Mahaavir. Mother ! Please give
with affection the child‘s dead body in my hands. Sri Maruti darling of Anjani will
perform his task !‖
The woman ofered the dead body of the child in Mahaa-aatmaa Sri Narsimha-daasji‘
hands. Taking a bath, Mahaa-aatmaaji repeating the name of Mahaavir sprinkled water on
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