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Happy Janmashtami 2019!!

Here is an interesting anecdote in the life of Sri. Narsinh Mehta!

Does God reside in an idol?

Great devotee Narsinh Mehta of Junagadh was poor in his worldly ways but was very rich in doing the devotion of Shree Krishna. On one occasion, Narsinh Mehta was in need of sixty rupees. He borrowed the money by depositing ‘Raga Kedara’ as security. He was not to sing that Raga until he repaid the amount. Raga Kedara was such a majestic tune of Sri Narsinh Mehta, that whenever he sung in that tune, God appeared from the idol to give darshan to his devotee. That raga was...

Guru Ji visited many countries to preach Divine message along with his companion Bhai Mardana ji, the Rebab player.

When Guru Nanak was visited Baghdad, he was taken to Pir Dastgir's residence. Pir was sitting on his "PRECIOUS THRONE" while Guru ji was standing on the ground surrounded by many ordinary people. The holy man -Pir now began to question Guruji to give justification of what was happened in early morning. Pir Dastgir was greatly impressed by Guru ji's argument in favor of sacred music. He and his followers who wanted to lynch the Guru for the alleged crime against Islamic tradition became his admirers and friends.

Now Pir Dastgir came to a state of Humbleness and asked...

A loving Guru and devotees are always inseparable! It is always difficult to comprehend the ways of God and Guru! Guru Nanak and Mardana shared a very unique and special relationship. They were inseparable. There are several popular incidents which cite this special affinity between them. When Guru Nanak received enlightenment, he was accused by Mardana of not loving him. “I love you the most,” replied the surprised Guru Nanak to Mardana. “Why do you think that I don’t love you? “ That is because you met God alone, and did not take me,” said Mardana. “If you had loved me, you would have taken me with you also with you to meet God! “ I did not take you on purpose, “said Guru Nanak,...