God exists-Documentary evidences-3-MELKOTE, Karnataka State by icshyderabad

God exists-Documentary evidences-3-MELKOTE, Karnataka State

by icshyderabad

As promised yesterday this is one more recorded evidence of existence of god (3)

The place: MELKOTE, Karnataka State.

The legend is like this. 

During the visit of Ramanuja (founder of Vishishtaadwaita) to Melkote, he found that the Utsava Moorthy(the deity taken out for processions etc.,) was not there, and that it was looted by Moghuls, and is in their custody in Delhi. He proceeded to Delhi with a batch of Vaishnavites, and approached the Sultan. He was given interview, and asked for restoration of the idol to his custody. The Sultan said he can go and search in the godown where so many temple articles(looted) were kept, and take the idol and go away. Thorough search revealed that this idol alone was missing. That night after prayer, by intuition he found that the idol is in the chamber of princess. 

Next day he boldly informed the Sultan about this, which was verified and found correct. 

When requested the princess refused to part with the idol, as she loves and adores it. 

The Sultan mockingly told Ramanuja, that if his lord is so great, Ramanuja should call him from the court hall, and if he comes, then he can take possession and go back.

Ramanuja did beckon the lord, and the idol came out and landed in his lap. Seeing the adored and loved lord going out, the princess immediately dies. Her love(faith) was understood by Ramanuja, and even today in this temple, they prepare Roti and Daal for her-who is known as BiBi Naachiyar. 

The records are available in the temple archives. Her image in gold is there at the feet of the idol, which is worshipped by hindus with all fervour.

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I once had a friend who grew to be very close to me. Once when we were

sitting at the edge of a swimming pool, she filled the palm of her hand with

some water and held it before me, and said this:

"You see this water carefully contained on my hand? It symbolizes Love."



This was how I saw it: As long as you keep your hand caringly open and allow

it to remain there, it will always be there. However, if you attempt to

close your fingers round it and try to posses it, it will spill through the

first cracks it finds.



This is the greatest mistake that people do when they meet love...they try

to posses it, they demand, they expect... and just like the water spilling

out of your hand, love will retrieve from you .



For love is meant to be free, you cannot change its nature. If there are

people you love, allow them to be free beings.



Give and don't expect.

Advise, but don't order.

Ask, but never demand.



It might sound simple, but it is a lesson that may take a lifetime to truly

practice. It is the secret to true love. To truly practice it, you must

sincerely feel no expectations from those who you love, and yet an

unconditional caring."



Passing thought... Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take,

but by the moments that take our breath away.....



Life is beautiful!!! Live it !!!