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Herodes Hamilton
Nani Bai Ro Mayro Katha: A Spiritual Story of Devotion and Grace
Nani Bai Ro Mayro Katha is a popular Hindi story that narrates the life of Narsi Mehta, a 15th-century poet and devotee of Lord Krishna. The story depicts how Narsi Mehta faced various hardships and humiliations in his life, but never lost his faith and devotion to Lord Krishna. The story also shows how Lord Krishna himself came to his rescue and fulfilled his wishes in a miraculous way.
The story is based on a historical incident that took place when Narsi Mehta went to his daughter Nani Bai's in-laws' house to give her dowry (mayra). Narsi Mehta was a poor Brahmin who could not afford to give any lavish gifts to his daughter's in-laws, who belonged to a rich and high-class family. Instead, he brought along a group of 15-16 Vaishnava devotees who sang praises of Lord Krishna. This angered and insulted his daughter's in-laws, who treated him with contempt and mockery. They gave him a long list of expensive items that they expected him to bring as dowry.
Narsi Mehta was helpless and prayed to Lord Krishna for help. To his surprise, a wealthy merchant (Sawariya Seth) appeared at the scene and offered to pay for all the items on the list. He also gave Narsi Mehta many more valuable gifts that surpassed the expectations of his daughter's in-laws. The merchant revealed himself to be none other than Lord Krishna himself, who had come to reward Narsi Mehta for his devotion and loyalty. He also told Narsi Mehta's daughter's in-laws that he was Narsi Mehta's servant and did whatever he wished. This stunned and humbled them and they realized their mistake.
The story of Nani Bai Ro Mayro Katha is a testament to the power of faith and devotion. It teaches us that God is always with us and takes care of our needs if we surrender to him completely. It also teaches us to be humble and respectful towards others, regardless of their social status or wealth.
The story of Nani Bai Ro Mayro Katha is derived from the Bhaktamal, a collection of biographies of saints and devotees of Lord Vishnu. The Bhaktamal was composed by Nabhadas, a 16th-century poet and disciple of Vallabhacharya. The story of Narsi Mehta is also mentioned in other sources, such as the Narsinh Mehta Na Prabhatiya, a collection of morning hymns attributed to Narsi Mehta himself.
Narsi Mehta was born in Talaja, Gujarat, in a Nagar Brahmin family. He lost his parents at a young age and was raised by his grandmother. He was married to Manekbai at the age of 13 and had two children, Nani Bai and Shamaldas. He was not interested in worldly affairs and spent most of his time in singing and meditating on Lord Krishna. He composed many poems and songs in praise of Lord Krishna, which are known as bhajans. He is considered to be the first poet of Gujarati literature and the founder of the Vaishnava bhakti movement in Gujarat.
Narsi Mehta faced many difficulties and oppositions in his life due to his devotion to Lord Krishna. He was ostracized by his community for associating with lower castes and outcasts. He was also persecuted by the local king Ra Mandlik for refusing to pay taxes. He was accused of being a heretic and a madman by some orthodox Brahmins. He was even attacked by a group of robbers who tried to kill him. However, he remained steadfast in his faith and experienced many miracles and visions of Lord Krishna. He also received the blessings and guidance of many saints and sages, such as Ramananda, Kabir, Raidas, Mira Bai, Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, and Vallabhacharya.
Narsi Mehta's life and teachings inspire millions of people across India and the world. His bhajans are sung in temples, homes, and festivals. His most famous bhajan is Vaishnav Jan To Tene Kahiye Je (A true devotee of Lord Vishnu is one who...), which was also the favorite song of Mahatma Gandhi. His other popular bhajans include Hari Tum Haro Jan Ki Bhir (O Lord, remove the troubles of your devotees), Jai Jai Shri Gokulnandan (Hail Hail Shri Gokulnandan), Surdas Ji Ka Ek Tara (Surdas Ji's one stringed instrument), etc.
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