Shree Swami Samarth Maharaj

A Short Biography of Shree Swami Samarth 29
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great devotion and worshipped him in shodashopachar 66 way by seating him on a silver
bench. Everyone present was satisfied. The sick Brahmin was also satisfied as he could
enjoy the delicious food after a period of nearly ten years.
Protection to Sayamdeo
Sayamdeo then prostrated at the feet of Sriguru for his blessings. Sensing his
devotion, Sriguru blessed him and said, “You are fully devoted to me and hence you will
get freedom from all anxieties”. Sriguru then returned back to his original place.
Around sunset, Sayamdeo received a call from his Yavan Subhedar. Sayamdeo
became very nervous since it was known that the cruel Subhedar wanted to kill a
Brahmin. Therefore, this call meant death for Sayamdeo. Counting the last moments of
his life, Sayamdeo summoned unto Sriguru throughout the night. In the morning, he
approached Sriguru and gave him all the details. Listening to his story, Sriguru said,
“You are my devotee. Nobody can kill my devotee. Go and undoubtedly meet the
Subhedar. I shall wait here until you return”. Sayamdeo returned home after getting
this assurance from Sriguru.
Next morning he went to meet the Subhedar. He was a bit late and therefore the
Subhedar had become insane out of anger. He had already started throwing abuses at
Sayamdeo. As soon as he saw Sayamdeo, he went ahead to kill him. But suddenly he
shrank due to fear and returned to his room. His whole body was undergoing a burning
sensation. There was severe pain in his chest. He felt as if a Brahmin was cutting his
flesh, inch by inch. When he remembered Sayamdeo, he came out of the room
staggering and still in pain. Sayamdeo was standing outside, thinking & praying to
Sriguru. The Subhedar fell down at Sayamdeo’s feet and said, “I request for your
shelter. Please protect me. It was a big mistake calling you here. Please forgive me”.
Then the Subhedar went inside the room and came out with a necklace of jewels, gold
coins and gave them to Sayamdeo as a gift and requested him to go home.
Sayamdeo left from the Subhedar’s place and went directly to Sriguru. Amazed
with the kind grace of Sriguru, he prostrated at his feet. Seeing his faith, Sriguru told
him, “Always maintain this strong devotion”. Sayamdeo prayed to Sriguru “I want to
offer my services at your feet. I pray that you take me along with you”. Then Sriguru
said, “Stay here for now. After fifteen years, you will be able to get my Divine grace”.
Thus blessing him, Sriguru went ahead to continue on his pilgrimage.
Further, he reached “Parali Vaijanath”. By then, Sriguru’s fame had spread
everywhere. A large number of people started visiting him to pay their obeisance. It
became difficult for Sriguru to carry on his worship or meditation. Therefore Sriguru
ordered all his disciples to proceed on pilgrimage and he decided to find a solitary place
for himself and live in solitude. So finally he left “Parali Vaijanath” to continue his
worship and meditation.
66 Shodashopachar: Very Elaborate way of worshipping a deity. It incorporates 16 different constituents in worshipping a deity,
they are:- Awahana, Asana, Padya, Arghya, Achamana, Snana, Vastra, Yadnayopaweet, Gandha, Pushpa, Dhoop, Deepa,
Naivedya, Dakshina, Pradakshina, Mantra, Pushpa.
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