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Kaalsee Da Rikhi by Bhai Vir Singh Jee - Part 1

Published on January 5th, 2007

From Sri Kalgidhar Chamatkar Translation by Bimal Kaur

PART I
Raja Medni Prakash, who ruled the small state of Nahan in the Himalayan foothills, was having a meeting with his trusted Minister, Vazir Harji.

Raja: “Have you any news, Harji ?”

Vazir: “Your Highness I The news is not good, I am afraid. An engagement has been announced between the daughter of Raja Fateh Shah and the son of Raja Bhimchand”. These two were the rulers of adjoining states and a constant threat to Nahan.

Raja: “So it has happened I (Looking up at the heavens, he heaved a sigh). All along, the desire for a son has been a source of deep unhappiness to me and now comes this new danger to my kingdom”.

Harji: “I too am extremely worried. As it is, Fateh Shah has been continuously threatening to declare war, and now with this alliance, he will make our lives miserable”.

Raja: “What is the way out?”

Vazir: “1 have not been able to find a solution so far and can only hope for some heavenly intervention to help us.”

Raja: “Its been my experience that Gods and Goddesses are unable to bring down heavens blessings. I have prayed and made offerings at innumerable temples, for the gift of a son, but to no avail. I am convinced now that there is no truth in such things - it is only an illusion. But maybe if we met some holy man and asked for his blessings, it might work. I have heard of one Budhu Shah, but he is a Muslim and then there is Ramrai, whose miraculous powers have made even Emperor Aurangzeb, bow to him, but he is an ally of our enemy Fateh Shah, who worships him. So all paths are blocked for us. The only thing we can do is to increase the army and prepare for battle, and when the time comes, to die fighting. This way, though this world will be lost, at least honor will be ours in the next.”

Vazir: “Yes, to keep in readiness for battle is wise. And when there is threat from outside, it is also sound statesmanship. It’s a warriors duty to die in the battlefield, but there must not be under—lying sadness and hopelessness behind this action. Effort, spirited effort must be made at all times”.

Raja: “I agree with you.”

Vazir: (After thinking for some time) “I have heard of an old Brahmin who has been doing meditation for a number of years and who lives near the boundary of Nahan. Why don’t we go to him and ask his advice? I believe he is a realized soul, and has mastered the super—natural elements. I am sure his blessings will help us. Meanwhile, we must also organize and arm our defence forces. Please do your best to convince her Highness your mother, that the time has come for her to give the keys of the royal treasure to you, so that wealth accumulated by the previous rulers can be utilized now. We are facing acute danger at present”.

Raja : “Yes, you are right, I shall speak to my mother. But when do we go to meet the Brahmin?”

Vazir: “I think we should leave at dawn tomorrow. To all appearances it should look as if you are going on a hunt. Once there, we shall find an opportunity to slip away”.

Raja: “How far will we have to go?”

Vazir: “It is about 20—25 miles east of this town, on the banks of the Jamuna river where it meets the Tons river. Across the river can be seen the village of Kaalsi. There is a very deep wood in which the Brahmin has his hut, surrounded by trees and thorny bushes. He lives there with only a young lad to care for him and a couple of cows, whose milk he and the boy live on”.

Raja: “Very well. Let us keep to this plan then”.

They parted, and the Raja went to see his mother as the money was urgently needed for further arms and ammunition. The Vazir hurried to the quarters of the army chief to discuss ways to increase the security of the kingdom.
Early next morning the Raja, the Vazir and the army chief. along with some soldiers and helpers set off on their horses for hunting.

In the afternoon they decided to take rest, while the others busied themselves setting up camp, the Raja and his Vazir quietly rode away and soon came to the clearing in which the Brahmin lived. On a wooden platform in front of his hut, the old man sat on a grass mat. He appeared to be over 100 years old. There was no flesh on his body, all the bones could be seen, but even though his shoulders were hunched and he looked very frail, he emanated an aura of strength.
Vazir Harji entered and bowed respectfully. The Brahmin recognized him and bade him welcome.

Vazir: “His Royal Highness is waiting outside and wishes for permission to enter”.

The Brahmin immediately stood up on his trembling legs, and said, “It is my good fortune that he has come - even as a king he is welcome. The Vazir helped the old man to sit and said, “Please don’t strain yourself. The king will come in on his own. He has not come as royalty, but as a seeker of your blessings”. Then he went out to where the Raja was waiting and escorted him in. The Raja bowed to the Brahmin and sat down near him. Once the formalities were over, the Raja narrated the events which had led him to seek the Brahinin’s advice.

Brahmin: “I have lived and meditated in your realm for a long time and I cannot see it being destroyed. May the Almighty bless you and your kingdom remain secure for a long time to come. But there is real danger to you from this alliance between Fateh Shah and Bhim Chand, and the super-natural powers of Ramrai, who has complete control over the elements, can be formidable”.

“I myself don’t give importance to such powers and my Guru, my teacher had advised me not to waste time dabbling in miracles. My life-long desire, and for which I have prayed constantly, is to have a vision of the Almighty, whether in human form or spiritually it matters not. Alas I this remains unfulfilled till this day,” he said and his eyes filled with tears.

Vazir: “Forgive us for interrupting your routine, but we are needy people and impatient to find solutions to our problems”.

Brahmin: “As it is a Kings duty to protect his people, so it is the duty of the people to be patriotic and vigilant towards the land they dwell in. I have been very happy here and your coming here is not an inconvenience for me. I pray that the Lord helps and guides you”. He paused and the next moment his face seemed to brighten, and a glow appeared in his eyes. He closed them momentarily and then shook his head. When he opened his eyes again, they were moist. After a while, he said, “0 King, this is the ‘Kalyug’ and three parts of it are almost over. It is time for a great soul to appear on this earth, and I believe he is here already but I do not know the exact place where he lives. If you can find him, all your troubles will be over”.

Raja: “How do we find him without knowing his where abouts?”

Brahmin: “0 King, my life has been spent praying to various gods and goddesses and some living ‘gurus’ too, to guide me so that I may see the Almighty God. Lately, when I have sat down in meditation, a saintly vision appears, and tells me not to despair, that He himself has arrived in this world. His bearing is royal and he is involved in battles, therefore he wears armor. But he is the true savior, sent from Heaven to bring relief to suffering humanity. If I could see Him, I am sure I would recognize Him. He is young, with a divine aura about him”.

Raja: “What is His name?”

Brahmin: “That I don’t know. I wouldn’t have stopped here a minute, but set out to search for him, if I had strength in my legs. As it is, to go up to the river for a bath, I need to be supported or carried by this lad. It is ironical that when the time has come for my life—long wish to be fulfilled, my feeble body is letting me down. I only pray that I may see Him before I die, and experience the divine bliss which one feels only in the presence of the Almighty. 0 Raja, you have strength, wealth and man - power, you try and search for Him. You will find the solution you are looking for, and I — if it is my good fortune —will get an answer to my prayers. May be its God’s will, and it is He who has guided your foot—steps to my humble abode, so that I can give you the details to help you in your search. Then maybe you can bring Him here, or take me to him, so that my waiting eyes can satisfy themselves with his ‘darshan’.”
Listening to the Brahmin’s talk and sensing the deep longing of his heart, made the Raja and his minister very eager to go in search of this personage. They questioned the Brahmin for some more details.

Brahmin: “Yes, he is young and extremely handsome. He has beautiful doe - like eyes, his arms are very long so that when he lowers them his hands touch his knees. He emanates a powerful aura and though he wears weapons on his person and lives in royal style, he is the True one - sent from Heaven, in answer to our pleadings and prayers”.
The Raja and Vazir exchanged glances.

Raja: “Could it be the one from Kalhoor, who is Bhima’s enemy?”

Brahmin: “Enemy? He is no one’s enemy He is love incarnate, beloved of all “

Raja: “Mahraj, if as you say he is a messiah sent by the Almighty, then he should look saintly like you — a man of peace. How can a warrior, carrying arms be the spiritual messenger of God?”

Brahmin: “Why it is so, I cannot say, but if you look back, we Brahmins only performed rituals, organized prayers and recited the Vedas”.
“It was the Kshatriyas who ruled the world, and also knew how to follow the path of self-realization. So, there is nothing odd in a messiah coming in the form of a warrior and a ‘Guru’. So, go now and search him out, but don’t forget me — help me to see him. May God fulfill all your wishes “

Vazir: “Rikhiji, do such people have long hair?”

Brahmin: “All holy men have long hair - in fact the Vedas describe the Almighty God as one with long hair and a beautiful, flowing beard”.
Vazir: (in an aside to the Raja) - “This too fits the person we are thinking of”.

Brahmin: “What I have learnt is that his actions will be good, and based on Truth, but though he appears to be one person, he reflects ten spirits”.
This was another clue, which confirmed to the Raja and Vazir that they were thinking along the right lines.
Raja: “Rikhiji, we have managed to form some idea, and will now set out to search in that direction. If we find him, we shall ask him for help. We shall also try that he should come here”.

Brahmin: “Yes, yes, do that, I am sure I will be able to recognize him”.

Raja: “Do you know if he is more powerful than Ramrai? Can he command my enemies to be destroyed? Can he bless me with a son?”

Brahmin: “0 Raja, souls sent directly by the Lord, do not have to make efforts to develop super—natural powers. Their spiritual status is such that whatever they say comes true. But if you ask them to perform miracles, they will not do so. They believe in following the will of God. However if at any time they happen to make a pronouncement, it generally comes true. They lack Ego, which plagues the lives of creatures like you and me. Their knowledge is a result of their focus on the Almighty alone”.

Soon the Raja and his Vazir departed from the ashram.

Look for Part 2 Tommorow!

One Response to “Kaalsee Da Rikhi by Bhai Vir Singh Jee - Part 1”

On July 8, 2007, arik said:

Hi,

I would be interested in communicating with Dr Khalsa, as well as obatining the second part of this kirtan. I am researching the history of Sirmaur in the 19th century and am interested in its relations with the gurus in Haripur and Dehra Dun as well - the origin of this kirtan and its contents are thus of some significance to me.

Many thanks,
Arik