Jayadeva’s Devotion
Once, Jayadeva Goswami, a great devotee, desired to offer his masterpiece, Gita Govinda, in the form of a garment to Jagannath Swami. The verses of Gita Govinda were to be woven into the fabric by weavers from the village of Kenduli, but they agreed to do so only if Jayadeva sang the verses while they worked.
The Divine Trance
One day, as Jayadeva was singing the verses of Gita Govinda, he entered a trance of divine ecstasy. The weavers, unable to continue without his singing, paused their work. Suddenly, an unknown sadhu arrived and said, “I am Jayadeva’s elder brother and I will sing Gita Govinda so you can continue your sacred work.”
The Mysterious Sadhu
The weavers resumed their weaving as the sadhu sang the verses. Shortly afterward, the sadhu departed, and Jayadeva awoke from his trance. The weavers narrated the entire incident to Jayadeva and showed him the line from Gita Govinda that they had woven after hearing it from the sadhu.
The Divine Revelation
Jayadeva, puzzled, replied, “How is that possible? I have no brothers. Besides, only Padmavati and I know Gita Govinda. Surely, Jagannath Swami Himself must have sung it to you.”
Moral of the Story
This story highlights the profound and mysterious ways in which the divine interacts with and assists devotees in their service. It serves as a reminder that when one’s devotion is pure and intentions are sincere, the divine will always provide support, often in miraculous and unexpected ways.
Reflection
- Divine Assistance:
- The story emphasizes the belief that God personally intervenes to assist His devotees in their devotional tasks.
- Mystery of the Divine:
- The mysterious appearance and disappearance of the sadhu suggest the mystical and unfathomable nature of divine actions.
- Faith and Devotion:
- Jayadeva’s unwavering faith and devotion to Jagannath Swami were reciprocated by divine assistance, reinforcing the importance of sincere devotion.
- Sacred Service:
- The incident illustrates that sacred work, especially when done with pure intentions and devotion, is always supported by the divine.
Always Remember
The divine is ever-present and willing to assist those who are devoted and sincere in their service. Just as Jayadeva was helped in his moment of need, so too can we receive divine support when we dedicate ourselves to our spiritual practices with heartfelt devotion.
