Maha Yogi Gorakhnath

Pranams at the lotus feet of Gorakhnath Maharaj!

Chapter -21

Gorakhnathji describes a story from the scripture to his disciple.  Once Maharishi Narada took a journey through the entire Prithvik Lok and returned to the abode of Sri Vaikundam, Maharishi said “ Narayan, Narayan, Oh! Prabhu, why are you alone in Sri Vaikundham?” Mahavishnu said “What happened to these humans? None of them wants to be in the abode of Sri Vaikundam,” Maharishi said “who is that ill-fated creature do not want to be in Sri Vaikundham? Who does not want to live in this superior abode? The pious and Rishis are performing numerous years of Japa, Thapa, Yoga, and Charity to attain this supreme abode where there are no miseries and sorrows.”  Mahavishnu said, “ Narada, in spite of all these comforts and luxuries in this abode, none is willing to come and reside here, I am bored of sitting here alone.”  Narada said “ Narayan, Narayan, if you order me, I will bring lakhs and lakhs of people and fill the whole Vaikundham in a few days.  People of Mrithyuloka would run after me to attain this Vishnu Lok,” Lord Vishnu smiled and said “ Narada, none would follow you, it is not easy to attain the Vishnu Lok.  Maharishi Narad, you go to Prithvi Lok and bring a few humans to keep me engaged.”  Narada left at the command of Lord Vishnu to Prithvi Lok.   He met an old man and said “ Lalaji, kindly come with me to Vaikundham, You can get all the comforts and luxuries over there.” Lalaji said “ Why should I follow you to Vaikundham, I have enough wealth, my dear people and children are here to take good care of me, Vaikundham is the place for homeless people who have nothing in the Prithvi Lok,”  Narada met a Babaji and invited him to Vaikundham, but he refused “ why should I go to Vaikundham, I have hands and legs.  I don’t believe Sanyasins like you,” Narada met a Sethji “ You have lived a rich life here, why do not you come with me to Vaikundham and take pleasure in it.  Anyway, you are interested in Bajans and Keerthans and all.  I can take you to Vaikundham with your mortal coil.”  Sethji said “Even I wish to do the same, I want to be in Vaikundham, I am just waiting for my son to get married and settled in his life so that he will take care of my business and properties.  Therefore you please come some other time with this proposal.” After few years Narada approached Sethji and said “Now your sons have settled in life. So you can come with me to Vaikundham.” Sethji said “My son is married but they do not have any children, I wanted to see my grandchildren and leave this world,” Once again Narada met Sethji after several years “ Sethji, now you have seen your grandchildren and must be happy, shall we go to Vaikundham now.” Sethiji said, “ I wish to see the marriage of my grandchildren and after that, I may follow your proposal.” After several years Naradha went in search of Sethji, unfortunately, he was passed away. The husband and wife have assumed the form of serpent and dog respectively and waiting at the doors of their children for their homage.  Maharishi Narada returned to the abode of Lord Vishnu and narrated all the incidents that happened in Mrithyulok.  Maharishi said, “People of Mrithyulok is completely soaked in worldly bondage and illusion; they do not have the awareness of supreme consciousness or supreme abode.”  Thus Gorakhnathji concludes the story and said: “Son, This is the pathetic state of the people in the Kali era.”  The disciple was pleased with the explanation of his preceptor and prostrated before Gorakhnathji.

Maha Yogi Gorakhnath

Pranams at the lotus feet of Gorakhnath Maharaj!

Chapter -20

One of the disciples asked Gorakhnathji “ Guruji,  I have a qualm in my mind, kindly clear it.  Are we human superior to all the creatures on the Earth?  Seeing the atrocities of the people on the Earth I feel the Supreme Lord had made a mistake by giving intellect to the human who had become a curse to all other living creatures.  Human beings are selfish, cruel, wicked, and ruthless; the whole world has become a field of their atrocities.  Humans have proved themselves that they are not deserved to be called human.  They are supplemented with pride, jealousy, cruelty, lust, desire, wickedness and ego which is difficult to witness in other creatures on the planet, a human can only be deceitful to his blood relations and parents.  Humans do not think twice to kill human, therefore he is not deserved to be addressed as human, he is a burden on the Earth, and he is a dishonest, selfish, and most intolerable creature on the planet. ” Gorakhnathji said “Son, this Kali era has possessed all the evilness, twice-born will sell their knowledge in order to fill their stomach, they will become selfish, dull, and dishonest.  In fact, this is the appropriate time they have to use their intellect to elevate their soul; even the Supreme Lord must have shedding tears on the wickedness of his creatures, just like parents who shed tears of shame and guilt on immoral children.”    The disciple said “ Guruji, supreme Lord has given intellect to human,  he is engaging in various malpractice and vicious acts, he exhibits himself  as a thief and murderer, he performs shameless deeds, it is rare to find pious people in this Kali era, there are a very few could be called honest and righteous.  If he had supreme consciousness, he would have followed disciplines, right conduct, spiritual and religious rites, Varna and Ashrama Dharma, strict celibacy and he would have control over body and mind which could help him win over senses and death as well, then he would be deserved to be called honorable and intellectual.”  Gorakhnathji said, “ Son, it is the beginning of the Kali era, much more atrocities are waiting to pop up,  whatever unpleasant deeds you are witnessing are nothing,  Son, a human should act  dreadful like demons otherwise the hell  will remain empty.”  Disciple asked, “ Gurudev, You mean to say humans are going to  turn more vicious in the coming ages?”  Gorakhnathji describes the evil effects of Kali era on human, “They keep accumulating sins and  perform all the immoral acts, they  harass women, they sell sisters and mothers, they kill their parents mercilessly, they perform every wicked deeds with swollen pride and arrogance, they act shamelessly, they kill their sisters and take a dip in Ganga, they eat the meat of cow, they follow lies and produce false witnesses to protect them, they disgrace their mothers, they steal the possessions of others without any guilt, they do not follow any Dharmic, Varna or Ashrama rites, they  not even follow the basic manners, they disgrace the worship places and destroy its sanctity.”

Maha Yogi Gorakhnath

Pranams at the lotus feet of Gorakhnath Maharaj!

Chapter -19

Gorakhnathji with his preceptor Mathsyendhranath and with his disciples conducted their spiritual journey through Prayag Raj, they arrived in a wood where they could hear the sounds of Panchakshara Mantra was reverberating in the whole wood, and soon they found a boy who was reciting the Manthra requested Mathsyendhranathji to accept him as his disciple.  He was accepted as a disciple to the lineage of Nath and he learned knowledge of scriptures from Gorakhnathji.  He joined with the saints; they have decided to return to Prayagraj after twelve years.

Lord Indra decided to conduct Somayaga, he discussed with Devaguru Brihaspati and revealed his desire to include the powerful saints of  Nath traditions to attain an abundance of the meritorious reward of the performance of Yaga.  Indra was advised by Rishi Brihaspati to appeal to Maharishi Narada about the method to invite the Nath saints to participate in the Somayaga.  Narada described that Yogi Mathsyendhranath is a prominent disciple of Lord Dhaththathreya, therefore UparikshaVasu is appropriate to invite Mathsyendhranath if he accepts the invitation of Vasu, all the Nathpankthi saints would take part in the Somayaga, and thus he can accomplish the Yaga fruitfully.   Lord Indra went to meet Upariksha Vasu.

Maha Yogi Gorakhnath

Pranams at the lotus feet of Gorakhnath Maharaj!

Chapter -18

Gorakhnathji and Chauranginath arrived in the place where he has kept the mortal coil of his preceptor Mathsyendhranathji.  Gorakhnath met the female cowherd, he asked about the mortal coil of his preceptor; she informed that the Queen of the Kingdom came to know the truth of Mathsyendhranathji.  She was in a fury ordered her men to severe the mortal coil of Mathsyendhranathji and feed it on animals in the forest, and she is not aware of the body of his preceptor.  Gorakhnathji was in a blazing rage screamed at her “You have committed severe sin.” Gorakhnathji was in a vehemence conducted the search for the body parts of Mathsyendhranathji in the forest, but they did not find any body parts.  They have decided to go to Mount Kailash to get resolved this problem.  On the way, they met Lord Surya and informed all about Mathsyendhranathji.  Lord Surya said the body of Mathsyendhranathji is with the Ganas of Lord Shiva.  Lord Surya invoked Veerabadhra and ordered to return the mortal coil of Mathsyendhranath to Gorakhnathji who is a great Yogi.  But Veerabadhra was not willing to go against the instruction of Lord Chandra.  Lord Surya said then you have to fight against these two great Yogis, Lord Surya said “ Veerabadhra, if you want to fight with these great Yogis, better you should go to Prithvi Lok, not in the sacred mountain Kailash, because it will not withstand the battle between you two.”  Chauranginath and Veerabadhra invoked weapons with their Manthrasiddhi and entered in a vicious battle, it resulted in the Shiva Ganas fight between them, Gorakhnathji brought dreadful demons to life, seeing them Lord Indra got horrified.  Finally Lord Shiva arrived to put an end to the battle between Yogis and Veerabadhra, ultimately Yogi Mathsyendhranath’s life was restored in his body.

Maha Yogi Gorakhnath

Pranams at the lotus feet of Gorakhnath Maharaj!

Chapter -17

Gorakhnathji was traveling through the forest all tired of hunger, there was nothing eat or drink, he arrived near the agricultural field, where he could see a child preparing to consume his afternoon meal.  Gorakhnathji requested him to give something to eat, the child reverentially offered part of his meal to Gorakhnathji who was so pleased with the humility of the child, he instructed child to ask for a boon, the child said “Baba, you do not have anything to offer, you have to go for begging alms, how can you give me what I desired, therefore please do not offer any boons. You can continue the journey.”  Gorakhnathji offered a boon to the child and left.

Gorakhnathji on his way met Chauranginath who was undergoing penance in a cave under the instruction of Mathsyendhranathji.   He taught lessons on Asthra and Shasthra to Chauranginath and both of them arrived in his Kingdom.  Gorakhnathji said he should exhibit his skills to his parents, they should regret their treacherous act towards their son, he followed the instruction of his preceptor.   Chauranginath threw sacred ashes with Mantra Japa King’s on men who were safeguarding the fortress, immediately they had fallen unconscious.   It created trepidations among King and his men, they conducted a rigorous search to find the reason for the unforeseen incidents taken  place in his Kingdom, soon they found it was the curse of an illustrious Yogi.   King guessed that it must be Mathsyendhranathji and Gorakhnath, he decided to surrender at the feet of holy men, otherwise, these   Yogis would burn the whole Kingdom into ashes.  Soon he arrived looking for Yogi Mathsyendhranath and Gorakhnath,  King was followed with his men into the dense woods.  Gorakhnathji instructed Chauranginath to once again exhibit his skill to his father, he threw some ashes reciting Manthras, the King’s were raised in the sky and fallen on the ground with a heavy thud.   King pleaded before Gorakhnath “ Why do you want to punish us? What did we do wrong?”  Goraknathnath said “ Maharaj, It was not punishment, it was the skill of your son,” King was shocked to see his son alive, Chauranginath prostrated before his father at the instruction of his preceptor.  Gorakhnathji said, “ It was the same son who was thrown out of the Kingdom, severed his hands and legs by you.” King begged for pardon to his son and embraced him.  Chauranginath said, “ I have no intention to return to your Kingdom, my step-mother ill-treated me and you have trusted her and imposed punishment upon me, I was always been true to my words, but you have trusted her,  and will  always follow the path of truth.”  King instructed his men to bring the wicked Queen before Gorakhnathji.  Chauranginath said, “ You can impose whatever punishment upon her in the palace itself, you need not bring her here.”  Gorakhnath said “Whatever destined to happen has happened several years before, now you cannot rewrite it, therefore get married once again and you will have virtuous offspring.  We are saints; we are not supposed to stay in a place for long.  We are leaving your Kingdom.”  Gorakhnath blessed the King and left with Chauranginath.

Maha Yogi Gorakhnath

Pranams at the lotus feet of Gorakhnath Maharaj!

Chapter -16

  Gorakhnath and Mathsyendhranathji   arrived in Prayagraj, they saw the people of the province carrying the dead body of the King, was followed by several people, Gorakhnath said: “People of the King and his subjects are too sad at the death of the King.” Mathsyendhranathji said, “King’s soul will rest in peace; he must have done an abundance of piousness and welfare to his people.”  Gorakhnathji expressed his desire to revive the soul of the King, but Mathsyendhranathji said that his soul is already attained union with Bramham.  They both moved towards the shrine of Lord Shiva located near the funeral ground.  Gorakhnathji requested Mathsyendranathji that he want to revive the soul of the King with his Manthrasiddhi,  Mathsyendhranathji discouraged him, but he was not willing to listen, he said: “ If I could not revive the soul of the King, I will sacrifice myself in the fire.”  Mathsyendhranathji said “You cannot sacrifice your life like that; you have to finish many tasks before leaving your mortal coil.  I can help you to solve this problem.  I can enter the body of the King, leaving my mortal coil, you have to preserve my body for twelve years and I will return to my body once again after twelve years.”  Gorakhnathji was pleased with this idea of his Guruji.  Gorakhnathji felt anxious seeing the mortal coil of his preceptor; all that he was worried about how can he preserve his body for twelve years, though Yogi's mortal coil is imperishable.  Gorakhnath carried the body of his preceptor at the instruction of a female cowherd and safely kept in a place in the shrine of Lord Shiva.  Gorakhnath informed the female cowherd to take care of the body of his preceptor and requested her not to tell anyone about this incident.  He used to meet the preceptor who has assumed the form of the King on a regular basis, once he appealed to his preceptor that he wanted to go for a spiritual journey.  Gorakhnathji with the permission of Mathsyendhranathji left the place. 

One day the Queen came for worship in Lord Shiva temple and offered her humble prostration before Lord, she thanked the Lord for restoring the life of her husband, seeing this female cowherd could not control her laugh and it stirred anger in Queen.  She asked the reason why she laughed at her.  The female cowherd was too scared, she told all that happened at the time death of the King, Cowherd said that she is a widow, while King’s mortal coil was kept for the funeral pyre, Mathsyendhranath’s soul took place in the body of the King, therefore the King is not alive, it is Mathsyendhranathji assumed the form of King.  The Queen felt terribly upset and cheated, the female cowherd took the place where Yogi Mathsyendhranathji’s mortal coil was kept.  Queen felt terribly angry,  ordered her men to cut the mortal coil of Mathsyendhranathji and throw away in the forest so that it can feed on the animals.

Maha Yogi Gorakhnath

Pranams at the lotus feet of Gorakhnath Maharaj!

Chapter -15

Gorakhnath and Mathsyendhranathji continued their spiritual journey, on the way Ghehenenath who was born in Badri, with the Sanjeevini Vidhya of Gorakhnath during his childhood attained the blessings of Mathsyendhranathji.  One day Gorakhnath revealed his desire to conduct travel to spiritual places; Mathsyendhranathji continued his penance in the hills of Garbhadhri.  Gorakhnath parted ways and  on the way, he met Lord Dhaththathreya who informed Barthari who is the son of Lord Surya and brother to Gorakhnath is his disciple, he wants Gorakhnath to  teach Dharmic lessons to Barthari and take him to Mathsyendhranathji.  Soon Lord Dhathrathreya gave Dheeksha to Barthari, he taught him knowledge in Astra, Shasthra, Veda, Ayurveda, and Yoga, lessons on Nirguna and Saguna Upasana, and blessings of all the deities.  Barthari was sent with Gorakhnath and advised to meet Mathsyendhranathji.  Gorakhnath took Barthari to Mathsyendhranath, later he was learned under the guidance of Mathsyendhranathji.

Once Mathsyendhranathji and Gorakhnathji arrived in a province, Gorakhnathji said “ The King of this province cut his only sons hands and legs at the instruction of the Queen and the child was thrown out.  The child is close by kindly relieve him from his struggle.”  Mathsyendhranath restored the hands and legs of the child and named him Chauranginath.   Soon he was taken to a cave to conduct Tapasya, he was assured with the arrangements of his shelter and meals. Mathsyendranath invoked Goddess Chamunda and appealed her to take care of Chauranginath. After several years Gorakhnathji arrived at the place where Chauranginath was undertaking Tapasya.  Gorakhnathji asked about his meals during Tapasya, Goddess Chamunda appeared before him and said that all that fruit provided for consumption to Chauranginath were kept as a hill.  Gorakhnath took Chauranginath with him to Badrinath and wanted to give Dharshan of Lord Shiva as well.  Lord Shiva blessed Chauranginath with sincere devotion at the lotus feet of the Supreme Lord.  Further, he learned knowledge in Asthra, Shasthra, from Gorakhnath. 

Maha Yogi Gorakhnath

Pranams at the lotus feet of Gorakhnath Maharaj!

Chapter -14

The three Nath saints arrived in a dense forest, suddenly Mathsyendhranath revealed his anxiety about thieves of the forest, Gorakhnath felt surprised how did his Guruji become so scared of these thieves, he was not like this before so there must be something with him which is precious, he does not want to leave.  On the way, they found a pond where three of them took a bath.  While his preceptor went for bathing, Gorakhnathji managed to exchange the golden bar with a stone from the shoulder bag of his preceptor.  On the way, after reaching in a forest Mathsyendhranath said “ I am feeling relieved and have no anxiety now. I was worried about thieves all the way.” Gorakhnathji said, “Guruji, fear was  tossed it already if you have no wealth why should you worry.”  Mathsyendhranathji said, “ Gorakhnath, you did not do the right thing, I was kept that Golden bar for charity purpose,  serve the saints with meals and shelter, you have exchanged the golden bar with the stone.” Immediately Gorakhnath transformed an entire hill into gold with his Manthrasidhdhi and asked his preceptor to take whatever he wants. Mathsyendhranath said, “ I have a disciple who is invaluable, therefore I do not need any golden bars.” Gorakhnath said, “Preceptor, why you have reacted angrily for the golden bar.”  Mathsyendhranath smiled and said, “ I was taking a test on your knowledge you have learned.”  Gorakhnath said, “ I  am your staunch devotee and disciple as well, it is my responsibility to fulfill all your charitable purpose.”  Mathsyendhranathji said, “ I wanted to build  shelter homes and serve a good meal for the holy men and saints so that I can be with the association of  illustrious Sages and holy men.” Gorakhnath with his Manthrasiddhi invoked the deity and ordered for the arrangement of shelter homes and meals for the saints and holy men on a large scale; they have invited Lord Dhaththathreya, Shukracharya, Sage Vashishta, Namdev, Kapila, Paras, Maharishi Vedavyasa, Valmiki, and all the illustrious Rishis and Sages and they all promised to be present on the occasion.  Gorakhnath said, “ Guruji, I can give you back the gold bar of yours.” Mathsyendhranathji said, “I do not want anything; you are my treasure.”

Maha Yogi Gorakhnath

Pranams at the lotus feet of Gorakhnath Maharaj!

Chapter -13

Queen Mynakani of Thraya Kingdom lured the heart of Mathsyendhranath and kept him in her palace for twelve years at the order of Hanuman, these couples had a child.  Gorakhnath wanted to release his preceptor from the palace of Mynakani, where men are not allowed to enter inside the fortress, it was protected by Hanuman.  Gorakhnath and Hanuman had an argument about it and they both entered into a fight, soon both of them were pacified by Lord Rama.  Hanuman warned Queen Mynakani who was a fervent devotee of Lord Hanuman that Gorakhnath arrived in the city to release his preceptor from her custodian.  She felt distressed at the thought of leaving Mathsyendhranath, Hanuman advised her to keep him in her custodian with her magical powers and beauty.  In the meantime, Gorakhnath met the lady dancers who were planned to perform before the assembly of Queen Mynakani.  Goraknathji assumed the form of a beautiful woman and joined with the lady dancers and musicians.  Gorakhnathji performed music in front of the assembly of Queen Mynakani who was present with her son and Mathsyendhranathji, at the end Mathsyendhranathji realized his disciple, Gorakhnath said “I am here with all your blessings and knowledge gained from you, your life in this Thraya Kingdom would bring disgrace to the Nath traditions, therefore you have to leave this Kingdom immediately.” Mathsyendhranathji said, “Son, it was not my wish to live in this Kingdom, Lord Hanuman compelled to do so.” Mathsyendhranathji said, “ Son, I am willing to go with you, before that you have to get permission from Queen Mynakani.”  Gorakhnathji understood Mathsyendhranathji want to get out of this place but he does not want to put Queen Mynakani in distress.  Ond day Mathsyendhranathji said, “ Gorakhnath, take my son Moninath who was not taken bath in a pond for quite some time, take him to the pond and give him a bath.”  Gorakhnath decided to get his preceptor from this worldly bondage, he took the life out of the child and kept him on the terrace of the palace.  Queen Myanakani was inconsolable, she blamed Gorakhnathji for his evil deed, Mathsyendhranathji poured harsh words on Gorakhnath “ You have killed my son like an enemy, you have to restore his life, otherwise, you have to go through severe punishments,” Gorakhnath with his Manthrasiddhi poured water on the dead body of the child, soon several children appeared in place of him, Queen Mynakani was shocked, Gorakhnath said: “ If you want you can keep all the children, otherwise find out yours.”  She was confused and pleads to give back her son; Gorakhnath said “If you could not recognize your son, how can you claim possession on him,” Finally Queen Mynakani got her son back.  Gorakhnath asked the permission of the Queen to take back his preceptor, but she asked him to wait for a year.  Gorakhnathji informed her about the current situation of Nath traditions, people pouring verbal abuse on his preceptor, Queen Mynakani pleaded him to stay for a few days and take his preceptor.  Later, Gorakhnath had a discussion with his preceptor about the death of the Moninath.  Mathsyendhranathji said it was his own drama to get the Queen out of worldly bondage.  One day Gorakhnathji said to Queen Mynakani “ Matha, kindly give us permission to leave this fortress,” Mynakani said “ Though I do not want to leave Moninath, I have another six months to live after that Moninath will be all alone in the palace, while Mathsyendhranathji  was here there was no harm for the child from the growling sounds of Hanuman, it is impossible for him to live alone in the palace, therefore please take Moninath with you.” Finally, the three Nath left the palace of Thraya Kingdom.  While leaving Queen Mynakani gave a gold bar for their spiritual journey which Mathsyendhranathji kept it safely on his shoulder bag.

Maha Yogi Gorakhnath

Pranams at the lotus feet of Gorakhnath Maharaj!

Chapter -12

Gorakhnathji arrived Dadrewa, a province in Gujarath which was affected by severe drought, the moment he placed his feet on this land,  the plants and trees which was died of extreme temperature were got their lives back,  the ponds, wells, and rivers were brimming with waters,  this mysterious news spread across the village and the King’s palace.  Queen was not ready to believe, but she heard from other women in the palace that the whole village has got new life at the arrival of the holy men.  They believed that the destiny of Dadrewa province is going to change forever with the touch of the feet of holy men.  The two Queens Bachal and Kachal of Maharaja Jewarsingh had no offspring for several years, so they have decided to meet the holy men, this kind of mysterious incident never happened before in their province; they thought he must be God’s emissary.  But the youngest one among the queens made up her mind to visit the holy men before her elder sister, and prepares to leave the palace; she also decided to ask for an heir to the throne to holy men.  The eldest Queen Bachal thought if Maharaja Jewarsingh was there it would be great to meet the saint with him, she believed it must be Guru Gorakhnath who is the preceptor of the province of Dadrewa, she was thrilled with joy that her long cherished dream is going to fulfill with the blessings of Gorakhnathji.  Soon the youngest Queen Kachal left the palace without the knowledge of the eldest one to get the blessings of Gorakhnathji, she appealed before Guruji  and said “ Guruji, I am the eldest Queen, but I am having a miserable life without a child, Maharaj wants me to have a child, kindly bless me to have a son.” Gorakhnathji blessed her and gave sacred ashes from the fire pit, he advised her to drink it with the milk, so that she can have two children. She reverentially greeted Guruji and said, “ I will not forget your grace, I shall always follow your path.”  On the way to the palace, the youngest Queen smiled at her evilness, she thought Guruji will recognize her lie, but he did not, she returned to the fortress.  The eldest Queen Bachal arrived to meet Gorakhnathji, she reverentially prostrated before Guruji and said “ Guruji, I am unfortunate one, I do not have any offspring, I am yearning to hear the voice of a child in our palace, I shall surrender at your feet, kindly bless me to have a son.”  Guruji was confused seeing the same female before him, in fact, the two sisters Kachal and Bachal had the same appearance, and therefore it was difficult to recognize each one.  Guruji understood that the youngest one took advantage of her appearance and fooled him.  Guruji appeared before serpent Vasuki in Pathal lok, Gorakhnath wanted to bless the eldest one who does not have the fortune to give birth to a child.  Nagraj Vasuki promised Padmanag will be born as the child of    Queen Bachal, she received sacred ashes and blessings from Guruji, which could provide her a virtuous offspring with valor, attractiveness, courage, and fearlessness, he blessed her boy child will achieve great fame in his Kingdom.

Maha Yogi Gorakhnath

Pranams at the lotus feet of Gorakhnath Maharaj!

Chapter - 11

King Bridhdhahari was a disciple of Baba Gorakhnath, he was tormented at the death of Queen Pingala, and took shelter under Baba Gorakhnath.  Still, people of this province beg for alms singing the glories of Queen Pingala.   It is believed that Baba Gorakhnath underwent Tapasya for twelve years in a place called Gorkha, in Nepal, later a clan in this name was originated and people of this family take up security guard/protector as their profession.

The famous scripture “Gorakh Vijay” describes that the installation of Goddess Kali in the renowned temple of Kalighat in Kolkata was performed by Baba Goraknathji.  He undertook several years of Tapasya in Gorakhpur.  There are no evident writings about the birth or Samadhi of Baba Gorakhnathji.  The Nath traditions believe that there is no death or birth for Gorakhnath Maharaj, he is immortal and many of his worshipers experiencing the same.   The holy men and saints are divine personified on Earth, their purpose of incarnations mainly to reinstate righteousness and guide the people with the knowledge of self and realization of God.  They continue to incarnate on Earth in all Yuga.  The supreme spirit is mercy personified, hence at his instructions, saintly people take birth on Earth and live like an ordinary human being, without showing their divinity to the world.  Their ultimate purpose will be the same; it will be to save the people from the miseries, sorrows, grief, afflictions, and pains.  The fortunate souls will attain the perpetual blessings of their preceptor and saintly men; they sincerely follow strict disciplines of their Varnna and Ashramadharma, religious and spiritual rites.  These righteousness and disciplines would liberate them from the miseries and sorrows of worldly existence; ultimately liberate the soul from repeated births.  All the Yogis, holy men and saints have affirmed that human can achieve a higher state of spirituality with intense devotion, faith, meditation, and Yogic practices, they all have strived hard to guide the soul in the righteous path, performance of daily rites according to their Varnna and Ashramadharma, follow strict discipline, the performance of religious and spiritual rites.

Maha Yogi Gorakhnath

Pranams at the lotus feet of Gorakhnath Maharaj!

Chapter - 10

Mathsyendhranathji was well known in Nepal, people of this province celebrate Mathsyendhranath Yathra elaborately, once King of Nepal harassed the disciples of Mathsyendhranathji.  Guruji was infuriated and assembled Navanag, due to this there was no rain in Nepal for twelve years, there was huge turmoil created due to famine and drought, and people started leaving this province.  King of Nepal understood his mistake, he sent an emissary to Mathsyendhranathji, at the request of the King the Navanag, was released and the country had enough downpour.  There is a cave Gorakhnath Siddh Gupha where Gorakhnathji used to conduct meditation and Yogic practices are still located in Nepal.  There is a cave in Ujjain too, people used to worship Gorakhnathji in this cave. 

There was a famous King Thilakchandhra ruled the city of Tripura in Bengal, his daughter was Shishumathi.  Baba Gorakhnath arrived in Tripura, he was stunned to see Shishumathi, he said he wanted to give Dheeksha to Shishumathi.  Thilakchandhra said, “ Baba, she is too young to receive Dheeksha from a great saint like you, this little girl child cannot understand a thing about Yogic practice.” Gorakhnathji said, “ I can read her future, and you are seeing her present, you kindly do not refuse.”  Gorakhnathji gave Dheeksha to Shishumathi and renamed her Mynavathi.  When Mynavati attained the age of marriage, she was married to King Manikchandra, and these couples had a son Govindachandra who was born after the death of Manikchandra.  After the death of her husband Mynavathi had to go through lots of struggle, she had to take care of the ruling of the Kingdom and the baby on her womb.  One day Gorakhnathji appeared before her and said “ Daughter, You need not worry about anything, you can very well take care of your two responsibilities, my blessings are always with you and you will succeed in your mission. Always remember one thing, when your son becomes a youth, take him to receive Dheeksha from Nath traditions, he will become one of the famous personality in the Nath traditions,”  Govind was married at the age of eighteen, eventually he was attained Dheeksha from the preceptor of Nath traditions.  The folklore of King Gopichand and Queen Mynavathi is well known in the rural areas of Bengal and people used to beg alms singing these glorious myths.

Maha Yogi Gorakhnath

Pranams at the lotus feet of Gorakhnath Maharaj!

Chapter - 9

Once Gorakhnath arrived at Jwaladhevi shrine on a Makara Sankranthi day, she asked him to remain his guest for the day.  Gorakshanath revealed his desire to consume Kicchadi as a meal, he put forward a condition, he will bring the rice received as alms for cooking Kicchadi, he conducted journey for receiving alms and arrived on the river banks of Airavathi in Gorakhpur, he started meditating on the beautiful river bank, after this incident people started offering Kicchadi on the Makara Sankranthi day to attain the blessings of Gorakhnath Maharaj.

The famous composition “Gorakhvijay” describes an incident, once Baba Gorakhnath was meditating under the Bahula tree, he realized Siddh Krishna path was traveling on the sky route, Baba Gorakhnath brought Siddha Krishna path on the Earth with his Manthrasiddhi, Krishna path said “ You are meditating here, your preceptor Guru Mathsyendhranathji is in Kadhali Van taking immense pleasure in the association of thousands and six hundred women and Maharani Kamala and Mangala, he completely forgot his personality and wisdom, he has three days left to live on Earth,”  Baba Gorakhnath said “ Your preceptor’s condition is really bad, King of Gaud Gopichand imprisoned your preceptor and he is suffering hellish torture in the prison,”  These two holy men after knowing the pathetic state of their preceptor rushed to their places.  Goraknath with his disciple Lang and Mahalang, assumed the form of a twice-born and arrived in Kadhalivan.  Seeing the charming appearance of Gorakhnath, one of the servants in the royal palace fallen in love, she informed him that Mathsyendhranathji is in the palace, but none of the men are allowed to go inside the palace.  At that moment, a group of dancer girls was going towards the palace; he assumed the form of a woman dancer and followed them to the assembly hall.   Gorakhnath informed his purpose of arrival through the sounds of percussion to Mathsyendhranathji, and requested to leave the association of women and sensual pleasures.  Mathsyendhranathiji realized his disciple Goraknath and both of them disappeared from the Kadhali province, they traveled through the sky route and arrived in Girinath Mountain, there was a hermitage where Mathsyendhranathji was present and he was surrounded by disciples, Goraknath was awestruck at the sight, disciples said Guruji is living here for several years now, it is believed that in order to destroy the ego of his disciple Mathsyendhranathji played a drama in Kadhali Province.

Maha Yogi Gorakhnath

Pranams at the lotus feet of Gorakhnath Maharaj!

Chapter - 8

Gorakhnathji was Hathayogi Purusha, therefore it is believed that he lived long years and spread righteousness and imparted knowledge of Nath traditions which has the similarities of Pashupath Sampradaya. He established Nath monasteries, they worship Navnath as deities, supreme among the Nath is Lord Shiva.  Mathsyendhranath initiated the Nath traditions; he was born in Bengal.  Gorakh philosophies describe the fact that Lord Shiva and Goddess Shakti is inseparable, they together created the Universe and its living beings, Shiva assumes the form of Shakthi whenever he feels.  It is believed that pronunciation of the name of this Mahayogi would bring piousness, he achieved the highest of the spiritual state with his constant meditation and Yogic practices.  His fame spread across Nepal, Tibet, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Punjab, and Bengal.  Gorakhnath symbolizes Lord Shiva, he was well known for Hatha Yoga and Sahaja Yoga which is the spontaneous union of the self with the supreme spirit.  The Nath Sampradaya was established during the period of the excessive influence of BaudhaTantric, Aghori, and Kapli’s in society.  This tradition was introduced to reduce the disproportionate authority of these sects, and there were many people who struggled with no spiritual guidance.  The Nath tradition was introduced by the saint who was the follower of Pashupath sampradaya, and they worship Lord Shiva as the supreme deity.  There is a disagreement prevailed about the birthplace of Gorakhnath Maharaj, some believe that he was born in a village in Rawalpindi later the village was named as Gorakhpur.

Yoga has tremendous benefit to human body and mind; Yogis are supplemented with Ashtasiddhi and Navanidhi.   Yogis in the Nath traditions influenced the ordinary people; he enlightened people with the benefits of Yoga and taught them the beliefs in the faith of Lord Shiva.   Gorakhnath who reinstated righteousness and protected people of four eras, witnessing his divine form and pronouncing his name would make everything possible.  Gorakh Dham houses shrines of all the deities which is located in Gorakhpur, Luck now,  Uttar Pradesh. 

Maha Yogi Gorakhnath

Pranams at the lotus feet of Gorakhnath Maharaj!

Chapter - 7

Gorakhnathji preceded his journey towards the woods, there he met a holy man Khanifnathji, he received Gorakhnathji with all respects, he asked Gorakhnathji to eat mangoes which he can pluck with the Manthrasiddhi, Yogi said: “These mangoes are very tasty and sweet, kindly have it.” They together ate the mangoes,  Gorakhnathji said: “ I had a stomach full of Mangoes, please keep these remaining mangoes back on the tree.” The Yogi said “What? How can I keep the remaining mangoes back on the tree, I think you are a disciple of an inefficient preceptor that is why you are talking like this.”  Gorakhnathji got angry; he said “My preceptor taught me how to keep these mangoes back on the tree. I will show you.” Yogi started pouring harsh comments on Mathsyendhranathji, it infuriated Gorakhnathji, and he said: “Your preceptor Yogi Jalandharnathji is in prison, if you have enough skill why do not you release him from the prison?” Yogi said “do not argue, kindly do something,” Gorakhnathji said, “I will show you how to keep back these mangoes on the tree.”.  All the remaining mangoes were miraculously restored on the tree. Yogi Khanifnath said, “You have passed the test, I am failed, and I am not greater than you in wisdom or knowledge.” Gorakhnathji humbly said “No, No,” later they parted ways amicably.

Maha Yogi Gorakhnath

Pranams at the lotus feet of Gorakhnath Maharaj!

Chapter - 6

Gorakhnathji arrived in the Kingdom of King Gopichand, he asked the King’s men about the welfare of the country and its people, he was so scared to utter anything about the imprisonment of Yogi Jalandharnath by King Gopichand.   He explained the pathetic state of Yogi Jalandharnath in the prison.  Gorakhnathji was in a rage, arrived at the King’s place calling out for alms “Alak Niranjan”, soon Queen arrived and ordered her servants to offer alms to the Saint, but Gorakhnath refused to accept alms from the servant, he wants to receive the alms from the Queen.  She was so surprised and she went to meet the Saint, she reverentially greeted Gorakhnathji.  He asked the Queen why did they arrest the pious man Yogi Jalandharnath, and revealed his desire to free this pious man.   Queen said she does not know anything about the matter, she wants her son Gopichand to attain fame and appreciation from its subjects.   Gorakhnath said “ Sadhus and saints are divine personified on Earth, cruelty to the holy men would bring inauspiciousness to the Kingdom, therefore never hurt Saints and holy men”  Queen said “ Maharaj I want to be your disciple, I want to make my son Gopichand bring in this spiritual path and want him to be a Yogi,  I will always remember your words.”  Gorakhnathji accepted Queen as his disciple.

Maha Yogi Gorakhnath

Pranams at the lotus feet of Gorakhnath Maharaj!

Chapter - 5

Gorakhnath was too young to understand the life invested in the idol, Mathsyendhranathji advised him to focus on the contemplation upon Lord Shiva and attain his blessings to remain all his knowledge fruitful.  Mathsyendhranathji said “Son, all the wisdom and knowledge is futile if there are no blessings of Lord Shiva, you would not recite Sanjeevini Vidhya while making the clay idol if there were blessings of Lord Shiva upon you, Son, sometimes these kinds of impractical mistakes can bring disaster to human life,” Gorakhnath said “ Gurudev, kindly enlighten me with the knowledge of how to please Lord Shiva.”  Mathsyendhranathji said “Son, There is a Thapovan near Badrinath, you should undertake extreme penance, after that you should get the blessings of Lord Badrinath,  eventually all your wisdom and knowledge will become fruitful.”  Mathsyendhranathji took leave from Badrinath with a promise to meet Gorakhnath if there is the mercy of Lord Shiva, they will meet again. 

Gorakhnath went inside the forest in search of an appropriate place for Thapasya,  soon he found a several years old Vata Vruksha near a dilapidated shrine, he had intense faith upon Lord Shiva that he will protect him in the dense wood from the wild animals, he went into a transcendental state.   His Thapasya continued for twelve years without consuming water or meal, he lived on air and continued Tapasya.  Lord Shiva was highly pleased with Gorakhnathji and appeared before him; he informed him that he is too pleased with his Thapasya and would like to offer boons.  Lord Shiva said, “Son, ask for a boon.” Gorakhnath said “ Bhagavan, let all my knowledge and wisdom be flawless, bless I shall remain your sincere servant always,”  Lord Shiva said “ all that knowledge you have acquired from your preceptor Mathsyendhranath and  the knowledge you would gain from  the preceptors whom you meet in the future would bring an abundance of meritorious rewards to you.”