Life of Shrimad Rajchandra

SR No.: 007626
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Manu Doshi
Publisher: Manu Doshi
Total Pages: 126
Language: English
Classification: Book_English & Rajchandra
File Size: 796 KB

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Chapter 4: INNATE OBLIGATION TOWARDS A JUDGE
Hemrajbhai of Koday and Mälshibhäi of Naliya in the district of Kutch came to know that the poet (Shrimad) Räychandbhai of Vaväniä was highly intelligent and was giving mnemonic performance at the young age. With a view to seeing him they rode on a camelback and proceeded towards Vaväniä. When they reached there, they came to know that Shrimad had gone to Morbi. Thereupon they proceeded towards that place.
From Morbi, Shrimad wanted to go to Räjkot to his maternal uncle's place. While looking for someone, who could take him to Rajkot, his relatives of Morbi learnt that the judge Dhärshibhäi was to go there. Thereupon they requested him to take Shrimad with him. As Dhärshibhäi agreed, Shrimad went with him to Rajkot. When Hemrajbhai and his colleague arrived at Morbi, they learnt that Shrimad had been to Räjkot. Therefore both of them proceeded towards Räjkot.
While talking to Shrimad on the way to Rajkot, Dhärshibhäi was surprised to figure out that the ten-year-old boy was so smart. He was impressed by the latter's intelligent talks that would hardly be expected even of the matured people. Being attracted thereby Dhärshibhäi invited Shrimad to stay with him at Rajkot. Shrimad, however, replied that he would stay with his maternal uncles. Since Dhärshibhäi very much insisted on staying with him, Shrimad said that he would stay as planned, but would go to see Dhärshibhä from time to time.
When Shrimad went to his maternal uncles, they asked him with whom he had come. Shrimad replied that he had been with Dhärshibhäi. As the uncles knew about the arrival of Dhärshibhäi at Rajkot, they started talking about some plan to get rid of him. Shrimad overheard that while he was taking the meal. As he made out that his maternal uncles were talking of some plan to kill Dhärshibhäi, he thought that he should not miss the opportunity to oblige the latter by asking him to remain cautious. With that end in view he went to Dhärshibhäi after finishing the meal.
Shrimad: “Dhärshibhäi, do you have any connection with my maternal uncles?"
Dhärshibhäi: "Why such a question?"
Shrimad: "I just want to know."
Dhärshibhäi: "We are not related, but we have some problems about the State politics."
Shrimad: "In that case you need to remain cautious, because they are looking for some way and if possible, intend to get rid of you. So better remain vigilant"
Dhärshibhäi: "How did you know that they have such a plan for me?"
Shrimad: "When I was taking my meal, they were talking aloud. When they asked me with whom I came here, I had given your name. Thereby they started talking about it."
Dhärshibhai: "But how would they talk about it in your presence?"
Shrimad: "They were talking about it with the idea that I am a child and hence how could I make it out? I have therefore come to tell you to remain cautious.'
Dhärshibhäi thought: 'Oh! How obliging is this child! He is obligating me to an extent even a mature person would not do. It is good that I brought him with me. Welcome is this child-sage! am fortunate that I came in his contact. He was overjoyed to think of it.