Prof.Giridhar Shetty |
Darshan of Ranchod of dakor
1)
The enchanting
smile of Shree Ranchod dispels the misery of the devotees immediately.
2)
From the
beautiful eyes rays of fathomless compassion emanate and instill lofty ideals
in the minds of the devotee.
3)
The sandal paste
applied decoratively on the forehead reminds one of righteous behaviour towards
all living beings. Sandalwood though rubbed, burnt or pounded for medicinal or
cosmetic purposes never looses its qualities and fills the atmosphere with
fragrance.
4)
The golden crown
on the head that it went thro’the process of heating, melting and beating.It
goes thro’all these ordeals and emerges purer and brighter. The precious stone
fixed each had to be cut, field and
carved to reach it bright shining state.
5)
The flute in one
of the hands of Ranchod is raised to his life as it is most dear to the lord,
just like his devotees.
The
hollow instrument stores notting and gives out sweet notes when blown thr’o.
So
a man must never store in his mind the acts of hostility done to him by others.
He should also be completely free of egotism and allow the lord to speak and
act thr’o him.
The
garlands indicate to the devotee that they should fill the universe with the
aroma of beneficient deeds. Individuals should unite ( like the different flowers
coming together to form a garland) to render services to all creature
Shree
Ranchod is very fond of sweets and butter. Indicating that the devotee should
be soft hearted and sweet tounged.
The
Tulsi leaves placed at the feet suggest that the devotee should be submissive
to the Lord’s wish and have humility.
Based
on the saint of Nareshwar by P.Y. Deota.