Jaya Deva - Swami Sivananda - Part II

Another Version of the Story

The king regarded Padmavati as Goddess Lakshmi. He revered her more than he revered his mother. He ordered it to be proclaimed in his country and its neighborhood that devotees of all creeds would be sumptuously entertained and given rich presents. All the Sadhus who came had first to visit Jaya Deva. Afterwards Jaya Deva sent them to the king. All the Sadhus who went to the king were entertained nicely and given rich presents.

The robbers who offended Jaya Deva heard of the king’s hospitality and charity. They put on the robes of Sannyasins and appeared before Jaya Deva. They saw Jaya Deva and recognized him. Jaya Deva also knew who they were. Fearing punishment, they stealthily left the palace. Jaya Deva sent men to pursue them and bring them back. The servants brought them back.

© "Lives of Saints" published by The Divine Life Society, The Sivananda Publication League, Shivanandanagar 249 192, Tehri-Garhwal District, Uttaranchal. Website: www.divinelifesociety.org. Reprinted with permission. Part I of this article appeared in Splendour, July, 2005 issue.

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