A Tale of Faith and Transformation

Friends,

For our happy life, the key point is Whatever is received is sufficient and the one whose mind is happy has everything. In this context, there is a beautiful story which I would like to share here.I hope this story may warm the heart and ignite the spirit. It’s a tale woven with threads of devotion, the power of mantras, and the transformative nature of contentment.

Our story begins with Emperor Akbar, a man known for his sharp wit and keen observations. Once when Akbar saw a Brahmin begging in a pitiful condition, he said sarcastically towards Birbal – ‘Birbal! These are your Brahmins! Who is known as Brahma Devta. He is a beggar.

Birbal saw a glimmer of hope

Birbal did not say anything at that time. But when Akbar went to the palace, Birbal came back and asked the Brahmin why he begs?

The Brahmin said – ‘I don’t have money, jewellery, land, anything and I am not even very educated. Therefore, begging for the support of my family is my compulsion.

Birbal asked – ‘How much can one earn in a day by begging’?

The Brahmin replied – ‘Six to eight Ashrafiyas.’

Birbal said – ‘If you get some work, will you stop begging?’

The Brahmin asked – ‘What should I do?’

Birbal said – ‘You will have to take bath in Brahmamuhurta, wear clean clothes and chant 101 rounds of Gayatri Mantra every day and for this you will receive 10 Ashrafis as a gift every day.’

The Brahmin accepted Birbal’s proposal. From the next day, the Brahmin stopped begging and started chanting Gayatri Mantra with great devotion and returned to his home in the evening with 10 Ashrafis as a gift.

Seeing the true devotion and dedication of the Brahmin, after a few days Birbal increased both the number of Gayatri Mantra chanters and the number of Ashrafis.

the power of Gayatri Mantra

Due to the power of Gayatri Mantra, the Brahmin did not have the slightest worry about hunger, thirst or physical illness. Due to the chanting of Gayatri Mantra his face started glowing. People’s attention started getting attracted towards Brahmins.

Those seeking darshan started offering him sweets, fruits, money and clothes. Now he no longer needed even the Ashrafis he received from Birbal. Even the things offered with reverence to a Brahmin no longer hold any attraction. He started always remaining engrossed in Gayatri chanting.

The news of the Brahmin saint’s daily chanting of Gayatri started spreading everywhere. Devotees started coming from far away places to have darshan. The devotees built a temple and an ashram at the place of penance of the Brahmin.

Akbar also got the news of the fame of Brahmin’s penance. The king also decided to go for darshan and he took the royal gifts and went with Birbal in royal attire to meet the saint.

After reaching there he offered royal gifts and paid obeisance to the Brahmin. The king came out with Birbal with a happy heart after seeing such a brilliant saint.

Then Birbal asked – ‘Do you know this saint?’

Akbar said – ‘No, Birbal, I have met him for the first time today.’

Then Birbal said – ‘Maharaj! You know this very well. This is the same beggar Brahmin, on whom you sarcastically said one day – ‘These are your Brahmins! Who is called Brahma Devta?

Today you yourself have come to bow your head at the feet of the same Brahmin. There was no limit to Akbar’s surprise. Asked Birbal – ‘But how did this big change happen?’

Birbal said – ‘Maharaj! He is basically a Brahmin. Due to circumstances, he was away from the truth and powers of his religion. A Gayatri Mantra of religion transformed the Brahmin into ‘Brahma’ and how it forced the king to fall at his feet.

This is the effect of mantras under Brahmin. This rule applies equally to all Brahmins. Because Brahmins are living away from asana and penance, that is why they are suffering.

This story serves as a reminder

This story serves as a reminder that real wealth is not found in material possessions, but in inner peace and a connection to something greater than ourselves. It shows the strength of faith and the potential for positive change within each of us.

Therefore, let’s aim to find satisfaction in what we have and follow the path that leads us to our own individual light.

BE HAPPY….BE ACTIVE….BE FOCUSED….BE ALIVE…

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