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Mansa Devi |
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There are many fables connected with Mansa Devi, the one most authentic was at the time of the Moghul Empires First ruling of India. The taxes were high for local farm workers and being thrown in jail was a constantly threat. The Moghul Emperors had guards and soldiers, they became greedy asking locals for more tax, leaving them with less. A farmer called Garib Daas was lived of the Rajput estate. When the Rajput couldn't afford the absurd taxes, they were all jailed in an open yard with no shelter and no escape from the guards. |
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Garib Dass was an adarnt follower of Goddess Durga. He couldn't understand why this was happening to him and his family. In prison they were treated so poorly. Garib Dass became very upset and went into meditation. He didn't move from his place, his body took immense beatings and lashings from the guards, as he wouldn't move from his meditative state. Garib Dass was badly hurt and but his mind was still focused on his prayers. Finally one night the whole Rajput estate, begged to the Mother to save Garib Dass as he was on the verge of starvation. The Goddess appeared in the heavens. The clouds went bright and the Sun disappeared behind her head and she stood in the sky smiling down at the prison yard and blessed everyone with her presence. Garib Dass awoke and saw the wonderful mother in front of him, he asked his wish and without a doubt the Goddess blessed him and harsh taxes were lowered. However, she gave Garib Dass the responsibility of constructing a temple in her name. |
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| She said, "I will stay in the pindhi form next to where you mediated". Garib Dass looked and saw the pindh. He said, "Mother I am blessed, your wonderful form I will call you Mansa Devi as you have fulfilled my hearts desires". The Goddess was content and immersed her form into the pindh. The place where the pindh resides is now the temple known as Mansa Devi. | |||
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