Datta Maata 224 : Truth alone triumphs

in #spirituality6 years ago

Since Harischandra did not give money for his yagna, Vishwamitra sent him away along with his wife and children out of the kingdom. Then, Harischandra left for Kashi city. He thought, "Naishā Manushya bhogyeti shūlapāne parigrahaha - This is not the place for humans. This is the place of Shiva. There is no king for this place. Hence, I can reside here." Thus, he resided in the city of Kashi. Vishwamitra came there and said to the king, " O king! You asked a month's time which is already over. So, give me the money for my Rajasūya ritual." Then, Harischandra said, " O sage! There is still half a day left for completion of the deadline. So, I will give your money tomorrow." The sage then said, " That is fine. I will come tomorrow. But, if you fail to return my money tomorrow, I shall curse you for sure. So, be careful!" Harischandra started to worry about how to return the money to keep up his promise. He was apprehensive that if he fails to give the money of a brahmin, then he would have to take the birth of a worm. Unable to bear the grief of her husband, Chandramathi said, "O king! Do not worry. Follow the truth. Elders say that those who lie must be abandoned like a graveyard. Nātah parataram dharmam Vandanti purushasya tu yadrusham Purusha vyagra swasatya paripālanam - O best of Humans! The scholars say that there is no other dharma for humans beyond truth. All the merit acquired through fire worship, study of Vedas and other accumulated merit will vanish if one lies. A king named Kruthi performed Ashwamēdha yāga and reached heaven. But, he had fallen down because of a single lie. Hence, follow truth. One more important thing is - I have children. Hence, I am of no use to you at all. So, sell me to someone and give the money you earn thereafter to Gurudeva." Listening to these words of his wife made Harischandra faint. He got up after sometime and praised the greatness of Chandramathi.

The women of the olden days used to be so ideal. Hence they were called as "Pativrata" and "Mahāsadhivi". All of us know the stories of the noble women Anasūya, Renuka māta, Sumati are the holy women. May all get their blessings. At the needy moment, the words of the wife of Harischandra are extremely wonderful. Harischandra was totally moved and he fainted too. This shows us that it is only because of dharma that such noble women existed at that time. Hence, it is said that the dharma of a righteous women is greater than the penance of seers. It is equivalent to the grace of God. Here, if Vishwamitra is not given money, then it is equal to saying untruth which will cause defamation. When one loses reputation, the kingdom, wife and children are equal to graveyard. With these words, may be the heart of Vishwamitra also melts (in the further stories) Let us see. When we take the example of such great stories, we must not see this like the sage is testing Harischandra. This tells us how to protect truth. This is the hidden message of this story. Hence, truth alone triumphs! Victory to Truth!

Jaya Guru Datta! Sri Guru Datta!

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