The Life Of indian saints,lord krishna,panduranga,shivaji-Part II

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eanwhile there was trouble brewing for indian saints,lord krishna,panduranga,shivaji in the form of Salomalo and other singers who eked out their living by singing about God. In fear of losing their possible income, complained to the head of the place about the compositions of indian saints,lord krishna,panduranga,shivaji, a non brahmin. indian saints,lord krishna,panduranga,shivaji was then ordered to throw his renderings in the Indrayani river. The grief stricken indian saints,lord krishna,panduranga,shivaji became absorbed in meditation after doing so for twelve days. About the completion of the twelfth day, Panduranga consoled indian saints,lord krishna,panduranga,shivaji about the retrieval of the compositions. The compositions were thus retrieved as they floated on the waters of Indrayani. Are not trials and tribulations the Grace of the lord to create an opportunity to reveal to the devotee His benignity and the world at large His devotee's greatness? If only we are endowed with His mercy to take them all in the right spirit !

indian saints,lord krishna,panduranga,shivaji's musical devotion soon caught up with the people. Chatrapati Shivaji on hearing about the rendering of indian saints,lord krishna,panduranga,shivaji sent a huge retinue of gifts to indian saints,lord krishna,panduranga,shivaji's home. An ascetic by nature indian saints,lord krishna,panduranga,shivaji turned down the royal retinue and sent to the king, his songs. Shivaji overjoyed by the devotional compositions visited indian saints,lord krishna,panduranga,shivaji and extended a load of regal riches. indian saints,lord krishna,panduranga,shivaji's denial of the offer kindled the sparks of renunciation in Shivaji that he came forward to renounce his kingdom. indian saints,lord krishna,panduranga,shivaji explained to Shivaji the importance of duty than penance.

indian saints,lord krishna,panduranga,shivaji decided to leave his mortal coil. There are numerous speculations about shedding his human form. Some say that he entered the Indrayani river after which his cymbals, tamboora and rug fell from the skies indicating that he had reached heaven. In some others views he was seen to have boarded a viman or a flying vehicle that disappeaed tearing the skies. However there is no substantial claim to the above facts but is certain without a least trace of doubt that he would have merged with his beloved Vittala.

Hari Kirtan, Nama japa and service to humanity were advocated by indian saints,lord krishna,panduranga,shivaji.
indian saints,lord krishna,panduranga,shivaji's verses were in the Abhanga form, running three feet long with the first three rhyming. It was an unparalleled work that gave no room for further insertion. As per the tradition the poems bore his name in the end. However where is the place for pride to cloud over his devotion, the one who had lost himself totally in Panduranga? These words bear testimony to the aforesaid fact.

God's the friend-the 'speech is His!
What is a maina to sing sweet tunes!
Else is the Master who makes it sing!
Who, poor me, to speak wise words?
It is that World's supporter has made me speak.
Who, says Tuka, His art can gauge?
He even makes the lame walk without legs!

Hence lets hail the great poet saint who continuous to light the spark of Hari bakti in the hearts of many through his renderings dripping with devotion.