Jai Sriman Narayana !!
Jai Shri Krishna !!
Mira – A Rajaputana princess was born in the year 1498 in Kurkhi/Merta, a small state in Mewar – Rajasthan. She was not just a princess; a real Gem captured the entire attention of the world for her heartfelt ‘Bakthi towards Lord Krishna. At a small age she had to go through lots of sufferings in her life, unexpected death of parents, and ill treatment from her own relatives, death of her husband etc., all made her strong throughout her life. Thus, the harsh realities in life made her grew stronger and bolder.
Her father was Ratan Singh Rathor, son of Dudaji of Merta. The Ranthores were great devotees of Lord Krishna. The constant bajans of Sadgurus and Satasang at the palace had a great influence of Krishna Bakthi in the life of Mira. A lovely girl child who had lot affection towards everything she met with. Once she was closely watching the wedding ceremony from her palace window, her curiosity raised in a level she enquired her mother ‘Who is going to be my Bridegroom’. Her mother earnestly replied her ‘Kanha is going to be your bridegroom’. From childhood she had lot of opportunities to spend her time with the Sadus and Satsang, Singing and dancing praising the glory of Lord Krishna. Once Goswami Raidas with a group of Sadhus arrived from the Vrindavan to celebrate Janmashtami in the Palace of Rathores, they brought an idol of Lord Krishna which was worshipped by Goswami Raidas. She had fallen in love with the idol of Lord Krishna. Once the bajans got over, Mira left to be with the idol of Krishna which magnetized her attention towards him. She moved towards the idol and was keenly observed the mesmerizing beauty of Him. Talking to him and praising the beauty of Lord - His lotus eyes, beautiful hair locks decorated with the feathers of peacock and jewels, His Tilak, attractive lips, neck, shoulders, hands, chest, Kaustubam, jewels, flute, waist, thighs, legs and feet. She was enthralled at His irresistible exquisiteness. She spent her whole night watching at his alluring charisma. All those gorgeous facial appearance made her to fall for Him with lots and lots of love for Him. Her heart was aching to touch and feel for Him.
Mira’s attraction towards the idol of Krishna was strong made her to plead for it. Goswami Raidas did not take it seriously, as it was a mere request from a girl child to have a possession of a beautiful doll in her custody. Her parents tried their best to make her understand about the importance of worship of Lord and follow daily rituals with certain procedures like ritual bath of Lord, Harati, Bhog, offering flowers and incense etc…. She was wholeheartedly willing to follow any rituals for Him. The time has arrived for Goswami Raidas to leave the palace with his precious idol of Lord Krishna to Vrindavan. Mira was uncontrollable with the sorrow and pain at the thought of separation of Lord Krishna.
Jai Shri Krishna !!
Jai Sriman Narayana !!
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