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.