Guru Charitra - Complete Biography of Shree Akkalkot Niwasi Swami Samarth MaharajTranslation of Hindi Book "Shree Swami Samarth Maharaj Ki Avatar Leela"

The King Of Ganagapur

The news spread like wind in the entire village. The village Officer conveyed this news to the King. The King was amazed. He thought no human being could make a barren buffalo produce milk. This is definitely a miracle. It is certain that Sriguru is the incarnation of God. I have to prostrate at his feet. To my great fortune, Sriguru has made his abode in my kingdom.

Therefore, the King paid a personal visit to the Brahmin’s house. He was very excited to listen the story about the barren buffalo producing milk. He touched the feet of the Brahmin and said, “You are really a virtuous person and therefore Sriguru personally came and blessed you. Sriguru desired that you should be freed from poverty. Hence I shall give you twenty acres of fertile land immediately. I got this inspiration from Sriguru only. Please take me to Sriguru”.

The King, along with a huge procession continuously glorifying Sriguru reached the confluence. As soon as he saw Sriguru, he went running with bare feet and prostrated at the lotus feet of Sriguru. With great devotion, he worshipped Sriguru with a lamp ceremony. Sriguru was very satisfied. He asked the King “What do you expect? ”. The King prayed with humbleness, “Maharaj, I pray that you should have your abode at Ganagapur. I shall raise a Temple-Shrine for you. Then I shall get your blessings daily. The Temple-Shrine will be equipped with all facilities. For the daily religious ceremonials, you shall be able to go in a palanquin. This kingdom belongs to you and I shall look after your kingdom as your representative”. Sriguru accepted the King’s prayer. Then people brought Sriguru to Ganagapur with all the fanfare in a flower-decked palanquin, with the entire procession dancing and continuously glorifying Sriguru. In fact, it was like a great festival being celebrated with joy everywhere.