Jai Sriman Narayana !!
Jai Shri Krishna !!
Mira continued her spiritual search with the ‘Tambura’ which was offered by her husband with a promise to continue her divine journey of spreading the devotion to Lord by Bhoj Raj while in his death bed. She moved out of the palace and spent her day with the Sadhus immersed in Bajans. She made use of the opportunity to spread the essence of Bakthi among the villagers. She continued her journey to nearby villages with her childhood friend Lalitha. Mira’s open demonstration of the essence of Bakthi to Lord Krishna irritated Vikramaditya. He ordered his men to put her in jail. But he had to give a reasonable answer to her followers.
One of the most significant incident happened in Mira’s life was, Mughal Emperor Akbar made a visit to Chittorghar Palace in disguise. He was followed by his prominent musician in his court, Tansen. They were warmly welcomed at the place where Mira’s Bajans took place. Akbar was deeply moved at the devotion of Mira, while leaving he presented her with a diamond jewel necklace as a gift. Mira gracefully refused to have anything from her devotees, after seeing his earnest desire to adore Her Kanha made Mira speechless. Vikramaditya came to known about Akbar’s visit to Chittorghar in disguise. He insulted Mira and abused her that she brought disgrace to family and forced her leave the palace. She followed the order of the King; she went to deep in the river to put an end to her life with the constant chanting of ‘Govinda, Giridhari, Gopala’. Amazingly, she was pulled by two hands affectionately, there stood Her Kanha with full of love. He whispered to her ears ‘Mira you are mine. You are free from material bondages and continue your spiritual journey at your free will.’
She wrote a letter to Goswami Tulsidas stating her present situation at the palace and seeking advice from him. She immediately received a reply saying that to abandon the relatives who have no devotion to Lord. She decided to leave Chittorghar Fort with her intimate friend Lalitha. Mira once again met her Sadguru and mentor Goswami Raidas seeking his blessings. It is believed that he was died at the ripened age of 118 years.
Mira continued her spiritual journey through the hot sand beds of Rajasthan with bare footed. She happened to meet many Sadgurus and Sadhus on her way to Vrindavan. She was recognized by the people with great respect. Mira wanted to have Dharshan of Jiva Gosain who was the head priest of Vrindavan. But he refused to meet Mira, as a woman has no right to meet him or worship inside the temple. This made Mira to taught him the eternal truth ‘Lord Krishna – Paramatman is the only one Purusha, rest of us are Jivathman – the female form.’ The message nailed hardly on him and Jiva Gosain begged for pardon.
Jai Shri Krishna !!
Jai Sriman Narayana !!
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