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A Short Biography of Shree Swami Samarth 36 _________________________________________________________________________________________ At this time a celibate boy arrived from nowhere. He tried his best to convince the Brahmin lady, but in vain. The grief-stricken mother could not grasp the higher principles of the Vedas. The lady said, “I don’t want to listen to anybody. Sriguru had promised me in front of the Audumbar tree at the confluence of Krishna-Panchganga Rivers, that both my sons would have long life”. Then the celibate boy, who was none other than Sriguru himself in that form said, “If your devotion is really true, then Sriguru himself would show you the right path. You should go back to that Audumbar tree”. Accordingly the Brahmin lady took her dead son to the Audumbar tree. She laid down the dead body in front of the ‘Padukas’ of Sriguru and then in an afflicted tone started chanting loudly the name of Sriguru for help. In that state of grief, she dozed off and had a dream. In the dream, Lord Narasinha Saraswati appeared before her and said, “My words were true. Do not blame me. As per your son’s fate, he had to live up to a hundred years. However, in your fate there is separation from your son. But, I shall wipe out this aspect of your fate and make your son alive”. After saying so, he puffed out holy ash from his mouth. Soon the lady woke up from her slumber and to her surprise saw her son crying. There was happiness all over. The villagers’ gathered and bowed before the ‘Padukas’ with great devotion. Then they gave holy bath to the ‘Padukas’ as well as to the Audumbar tree and worshipped the same with great devotion. They all offered their prayers to Lord Narsinha Sarswati for pardoning them and sang in praise of the Lord. Everyone realised that even after his departure from this place, he still divinely manifests there. If one worships him with true devotion, Sriguru certainly changes the fate of the person for the better. Even today, lakhs of devotees come to Narasinhawadi to seek the blessings of Sriguru and get their desires fulfilled. Depending on their devotional service and faith, their wishes do get fulfilled. Arrival In Ganagapur After departing from Narasinhawadi, Sriguru reached the dense forest at the confluence of rivers Bhima & Amaraja. Ganagapur village was located nearby. He carried out his daily religious rituals at the confluence without any hindrance. Every afternoon, he went to Ganagapur for collecting alms. Buffalo Not Giving Milk One day when collecting alms, Sriguru reached a poor Brahmin’s house in Ganagapur. The Brahmin had already left to collect his daily alms from different homes. Therefore, his wife paid obeisance to Sriguru and offered him a seat. She said, “My husband has gone to the village to collect alms. He would return shortly. I will offer you alms after his return”. Sriguru said, “I am very hungry. If you do not have alms, then give me milk. I saw a buffalo in your courtyard”. Hearing this, she replied with tears in her eyes,“Respected sir, there is no milk in the house. This buffalo is unable to give milk. She is very old and is just like the other he-buffaloes; people hire her to carry Copyright © 2006 Shree Vitthalrao Joshi Charities Trust
A Short Biography of Shree Swami Samarth 37 _________________________________________________________________________________________ earth load”. Then Sriguru said, “I do not agree that this buffalo is barren. Go and milk her”. Therefore, to respect the words of Sriguru, the Brahmin lady went near the buffalo with a pot and started milking her. And to her great surprise the barren buffalo started giving milk. She immediately warmed the milk and offered the same to Sriguru. Sriguru drank the warm milk and with satisfaction he said, “I am very satisfied with the contentedness between you and your husband. Even in poverty, you have maintained virtue and righteousness. Your poverty will come to an end from this moment and Goddess Laxmi 79 will bestow her blessings on your family”. After blessing her, Sriguru went away. When the Brahmin returned home, his wife narrated the whole story. She showed him the milk. Then both husband and wife came to the confluence and worshipped Sriguru with great devotion. They returned home singing praises in the honour of Sriguru. The King Of Ganagapur The news spread like wind in the entire village. The village Officer conveyed this news to the King. The King was amazed. He thought no human being could make a barren buffalo produce milk. This is definitely a miracle. It is certain that Sriguru is the incarnation of God. I have to prostrate at his feet. To my great fortune, Sriguru has made his abode in my kingdom. Therefore, the King paid a personal visit to the Brahmin’s house. He was very excited to listen the story about the barren buffalo producing milk. He touched the feet of the Brahmin and said, “You are really a virtuous person and therefore Sriguru personally came and blessed you. Sriguru desired that you should be freed from poverty. Hence I shall give you twenty acres of fertile land immediately. I got this inspiration from Sriguru only. Please take me to Sriguru”. The King, along with a huge procession continuously glorifying Sriguru reached the confluence. As soon as he saw Sriguru, he went running with bare feet and prostrated at the lotus feet of Sriguru. With great devotion, he worshipped Sriguru with a lamp ceremony. Sriguru was very satisfied. He asked the King “What do you expect? ”. The King prayed with humbleness, “Maharaj, I pray that you should have your abode at Ganagapur. I shall raise a Temple-Shrine for you. Then I shall get your blessings daily. The Temple-Shrine will be equipped with all facilities. For the daily religious ceremonials, you shall be able to go in a palanquin. This kingdom belongs to you and I shall look after your kingdom as your representative”. Sriguru accepted the King’s prayer. Then people brought Sriguru to Ganagapur with all the fanfare in a flowerdecked palanquin, with the entire procession dancing and continuously glorifying Sriguru. In fact, it was like a great festival being celebrated with joy everywhere. 79 Goddess Laxmi: Goddess of Wealth Copyright © 2006 Shree Vitthalrao Joshi Charities Trust
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