Stories of Rama and Krishna
(Sai Baba materialized
historical relics of Rama and Krishna)
Here is a newsletter
from a Parthi student. Please relish.
Murali
Omsrisairam
We used to sit with Bhagawan to listen to the stories of
Rama and Krishna.
Bhagawan narrated some
stories which were not recorded in the Puranas. Surpanaka
after being punished by Lakshmana did tapas and her desire
was fulfilled when she was born as Kubja and was blessed
by Lord Krishna in the Dwapara Yuga. The dhobi who spoke
ill of Sita in Rama Avatar was born as a dhobi in Dwapara
Yuga and was killed by Krishna when he was taking clothes
from Krishna's palace. In the kingdom named Avanthi, there
were six powerful and ferocious bulls, which were
harassing and killing many people. The king made an
announcement that whoever would subdue the bulls would be
given half the kingdom and the king's daughter Bhadra in
marriage. One day Krishna along with Satyaki
single-handedly subdued the bulls by the horns, swung and
hit them on the ground and killed them. The king gave his
daughter in marriage to Krishna and presented a ring.
Bhagawan created the ring and showed to us. It had
bullhead shape and there were 18 gems (diamonds) studded
in it in making horns, eyes, nose etc. Bhagawan mentioned
that the figure 18 is very significant in Mahabarata.
There are 18 chapters in Bhagawat Gita and 18 Akshaunis
army participated in the Kurukshetra battle.
One day Bhagawan
narrated the story of Revathi. Her father Kushasma was the
king of Kushasthali. Once he was defeated by Rakshasas. He
went to forest and performed Tapas. Brahma appeared and
the king prayed for the bright future for his only
daughter, Revathi. Brahma gave a medallion, which
contained a golden Hamsa fixed on a gold base. "Ask your
daughter to wear this. The person who defeats your
daughter in a single combat will be her husband. He will
bring back your kingdom." Revathi learnt both secular
knowledge and martial arts under Sandeepani. Revathi was
an expert in mace fight. Balarama was the only one equal
to her. He defeated her in the combat. Along with Krishna,
Balarama defeated the Dhanavas and gave back the kingdom
to Kushama. Later Balarama was weded to Revathi. Bhagawan
created the Hamsa ornament and showed to us. In the
stomach of the Hamsa Bhagawan's head was there! One day
Bhagawan narrated the story of Kamsa. His father-in-law
Jarasandha performed Aswamedha Yaga. He requested Kamsa to
go behind the Yagnasva to conquer the opposed kings. He
gave a ring Vijayanguli (given to him by Lord Shiva) to
Kamsa. The person wearing it will be victorious in the
battle. After the Yaga the ring was with Kamsa. Bhagawan
materialised this ring also. It was a big ring with a
green gem.
(from SAINANDANA by
Swami's students)
Love all serve all.
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