Udaipur Kiran: The legendary land of Mevaad, known as Medpat, is celebrated as the most sacred place on earth. According to ancient lore, when the earth was polluted by the demons Madhu and Kaitak, a pure portion remained, which came to be called Medpat or Mevaad. It was here that Lord Eklingji manifested, whose glory is infinite.
On the first day of the Shri Mahalakshmi Koti Kumkumarchan Yagna festival, Jagadguru Shri Vasant Vijayanand Giri Maharaj shared the story of King Eklingji and the origins of Mevaad through the Shiva Mahapuran Katha, drawing large crowds of devotees deeply moved by the narration.
Jagadguru Maharaj explained that when Lord Vishnu was resting, two demons, Madhu and Kaitak, were born from the dirt in his ears. These demons wreaked havoc on earth, prompting the gods to seek Lord Vishnu’s help. Despite using rare celestial weapons, the demons revived each time. The gods then requested Vishnu to use illusionary power (maya) to defeat them. Vishnu praised the demons, and pleased by his words, they offered him a boon. Vishnu cleverly asked for the boon that only he could kill them. Eventually, the demons were slain, and their blood made the earth fertile, hence the name Medini for the land. King Pratu then purified the earth, and the pristine part surrounded by nature’s beauty became known as Medpat, now called Mevaad.
Jagadguru Maharaj added that when King Pratu was granted a boon for purifying the earth, he wished the earth to be known by his name, leading to the name “Prithvi” for the earth.
The Maharaj recounted another tale where Goddess Parvati, at her playful insistence, enchanted the gods by taking the form of a beautiful woman. Upon discovering the truth, the gods cursed Lord Shiva’s lingam to be severed. Parvati then blessed the curse to become a boon, promising that Lord Eklingji would be worshipped worldwide. Eklingji appeared as a self-illuminated lingam at Amarkantak, touched by the sacred waters of river Narmada, and descended into the netherworld. It was the divine cow Kamdhenu who brought Eklingji to the surface and established him. The gods who had cursed Shiva were themselves turned into stone near Eklingji and are worshipped in that form to this day.
Lord Eklingji is regarded as the protector of Mevaad. The legend states that the Kutila River flows to the west of Eklingji, along with the ancient rivers Jaya (Banas) and Vijaya (Gambhiri), which continue to nourish the region with greenery and natural blessings.
During the Katha, Jagadguru Shri Vasant Vijayanand Giri Maharaj also shared miraculous experiences with the devotees. The melodious bhajans filled the atmosphere with devotion, inspiring the congregants to dance and celebrate.
Mevda City MLA Lakshmanram Kalru attended the event and received blessings from Jagadguru Maharaj. He praised the festival as an exceptional effort to connect the younger generation with Sanatan culture. Kalru noted that the government is emphasizing heritage and culture, and this grand festival led by Jagadguru Maharaj on Udaipur soil sets an admirable example. He expressed confidence that the teachings of Gurudev will guide the youth towards a meaningful path.
The festival committee chairman Nanalal Baya and secretary Devendra Mehta confirmed the successful gathering and the positive impact of the event on cultural preservation.
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