SEE KRISHNA IN EVERYTHING – STORY!
Ranti Dev is a king renowned for his selflessness and deep compassion. He saw everything as the property of Krishna.
One day, Ranti Dev and his family went to the forest and undertook a 48-day fast for the welfare of their kingdom and for the pleasure of Krishna.
At the end of the fast, they were on the verge of death due to hunger and thirst.
Just as they were about to break their fast with the food and water that had been brought to them, a Brahmana (a learned man) appeared at their door.
Ranti Dev, seeing Krishna in the heart of the Brahmana, invited him in and fed him to his full satisfaction, despite his own dire condition.
After the Brahmana left, Ranti Dev and his family sat down again to eat.
At that moment, a working class man appeared. Without hesitation, Ranti Dev offered that man all the remaining food, ensuring that he and his family were fully satisfied.
With no food left, the only thing remaining was a small amount of water, just enough to keep Ranti Dev alive.
As he was about to drink it, a Chandala (a person from the lowest section) appeared, pleading for water as he was dying of thirst.
Ranti Dev, moved by compassion, looked at the Chandala and decided to give him the water, even though it meant sacrificing his own life.
Ranti Dev prayed to God, expressing his deep desire to alleviate the suffering of others.
He did not seek mystical powers, liberation, or any material benefits. His only wish was to remain in this world to endure difficulties on behalf of others, so that they could be free from suffering.
As Ranti Dev gave the last of the water to the Chandala, the Chandala, along with the Brahmana, the working class man, and the dogs that had appeared earlier, transformed into Brahma, Shiva, and other devas (demigods).
They had come to test Ranti Dev’s compassion and integrity. Seeing his selflessness and unwavering devotion, they offered him many benedictions.
However, Ranti Dev was not swayed by their offers. He fixed his mind exclusively on the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Krishna.
Because of his pure consciousness and compassionate nature, Krishna blessed him abundantly.
MORAL:
BHAGAVAD GITA (5-18) CLEARLY STATES:
“The humble sage, by virtue of true knowledge, sees with equal vision a learned and gentle brahmana, a cow, an elephant, a dog and a dog-eater [outcaste]”
RANTI DEV IS THE BEST EXAMPLEN FOR SUCH A SADHU WHO CAN SEE KRISHNA IN EVERYTHING.
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