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How Raja Rasalu Became a Jogi

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Overview

Isn't it true that everyone is aware of it? Have you ever seen a yogi? If yes, then have you ever wondered why they are so quiet? And are they always content in their meditation? If not, then in this chapter, we will study a yogi and the person who attracted him to become a yogi. Stories are the basis of their knowledge and understanding. In this chapter, children will learn about the following:

  • New Words and their Meanings

  • How to Pronounce Difficult Words.

Introduction to the Story

The Jogi are devotees of the Hindu deity Shiva and yoga practitioners. The Yoga school of thought explained how the human soul might fully unite with the Supreme Being. In general, the modern Hindu yogi asserts that he or she has accomplished that oneness and is, therefore, a part of the Supreme.


This story is based on a person who went to a place called Hodinagari and saw that beautiful area of ​​Nigari and the journey from a commoner to a yogi. So let's start by finding out what Raja Rasal's journey was like.

How Raja Rasalu Became a Jogi Story?

After some time, Raja Rasal went to Hodinagari. And when he arrived at the house of the beautiful and famous Queen Sandran, he saw an old yogi sitting at the gate by the Sacred Fire.


Jogi


Jogi


"Father, why are you sitting there?" asked Raja Raja Rasalu.

"My son," answered the Yogi.

"Make me your disciple," said Raja Rasal.

"Son, you work miracles," said the yogi.

Raja Still, he could not deny Rajarasal, so the yogi pierced his ears and put on holy earrings.

Then at night, the old yogi went and asked for alms from the four houses. He gave half of what he got to Rajah Lasal and ate the other half himself. Neither the man nor the hero cared about food and was content with half of himself, but the yogi felt starving. sat in waiting to meet the beautiful Queen Sandran
The yogi became impatient and said:

"You didn't give orders!" said Raja Rasal with a laugh.

"Now I order!" replied the yogi. "Go and ask enough for you and me."

So Rajarajalasal stood up and stood at the gates of Queen Sandran's palace in a yogi's dress, he said

'Alack! With good hands, give charity to the Yogi with
Earrings!


Yogi Explaining to Rasalu


Yogi Explaining to Rasalu

When Queen Sundran heard the voice of Raja Rasal from within her, her sweetness pierced her heart, and she immediately sent alms in the hands of her servants. The maiden came to the gate and saw the overwhelming beauty of Raja Rasal standing outside, beautiful in her face and form; she fainted and dropped her alms to the ground. She sent more alms into the hands of another girl. But she also fainted at the sight of Raja Rasal's amazing beauty.

Then Queen Cendran stood up, and she came out beautiful and majestic. She reprimanded the girls, collected the broken alms, set the food aside, filled the plate with jewels and handed it to Raja Rasal, proudly saying:


Rasalu and Yogi


Rasalu and Yogi


Since when have you belonged? Which arrow of love's bow hit you?

What seekest thou here?

Do you beg of all women you see,

Or only, fair Jogi, of me?"


And Raja Rasalu, in his Jogi's habit, bent his head towards her, saying softly,


"A day since the earrings were mine,

A day since I turned a faqir;

But yesterday, Love's arrow struck me;

I seek nothing here!

I beg nought of others I see,

But only, fair Sundran, of thee!"


When Raja Rasalu returned to his master with the plate full of jewels, the old Jogi was sorely astonished and asked him to take them back and ask for food instead. So Raja Rasalu returned to the gate and sang,


"Alack! At thy threshold, I stand,

Drawn from far by the fame of thy charms;

Fair Sundran, with a generous hand,

Give the earring-decked beggar an alms!"


Then Queen Sundran rose, proud and beautiful, and coming to the gate, said softly,


Queen


Queen


"No beggar thou! The quiver of thy mouth

It is set with pearly shafts; its bow is red

As rubies rare. Though ashes hide thy youth,

Thine eyes, thy colour, herald it instead!

Deceive me not — pretend no false desire —

But ask the secret alms thou dost require."


But Raja Rasalu smiled a scornful smile, saying,


"Fair Queen! What though the quiver of my mouth

Be set with glistening pearls and red rubies.

I trade not jewels, east, west, north, or south;

Take back thy gems, and give me food instead.

Your gifts are rich and rare, but they are expensive charms.

There is little room for the yogi's alms!" Told. Nevertheless, he sat at the gate and did not speak a word, so she learned nothing more from him. Queen Cendran gave him a plate of sweets, and she looked at him sadly and said, "Which king's son are you?"

Yogi, what is your name, and where is your hometown?"


Then the Raja answered Raja Rasal with alms,


"I am the son of the beautiful Lorna. My father. Name of

Great Sarvahan who reigns over Sialkot

I am Raja Rasal. For the glory of your beauty

these ashes and yogi begging notes

to see if you are beautiful, as all say.

Behold!


Conversation with Jogi

Conversation with Jogi


Raja Lasal then returned to his master with sweets and then left, fearing that the Queen, who knew who he was, would try to detain him.


And beautiful Sandran waited for the yogi's cry, and when none came, she went out proudly and majestically and asked the old yogi where his disciple had gone. apprentice? I was hungry, and he didn't bring me enough alms, so I ate him."


"Oh, monsters!" sent?


"I don't know," said the Yogi. He ate. It was delicious!”


“Then roast and eat me too!” cried poor Queen Sandran, throwing herself into the holy fire with these words, satisfied with the love of the beautiful Jogi, her Raja, her Rasal. 


And he, without thinking of them, imagined that he would be king for a while, and when he left there, Raja He took the throne from Chand and took his place.

How Raja Rasalu Became a Jogi: Summary

After some time, Raja Rasal went to Hodinagari. And when he arrived at the house of the beautiful Queen Sandran, he saw an old yogi sitting at the gate by the Sacred Fire. The yogi pierced his ears and put on holy earrings. When Raja Rasalu returned to his master with the plate full of jewels, the old Jogi was sorely astonished and asked him to take them back and ask for food instead. Queen Cendran gave him a plate of sweets, and she looked at him sadly and said, "Which king's son are you?".


Raja Lasal returned to his master with sweets and left, fearing that the Queen, who knew who he was, would try to detain him. Raja Rasal imagined that he would be king for a while, and when he left there, Raja. He took the throne from Chand and took his place.

Tips To Parents

Parents should encourage them to guide them as they read the story. Make sure you correctly pronounce words and that you understand the meaning of each word you read in the story. The parents can explain and tell them about the yogi’s lifestyle. It will help them know more about our culture and traditions that have been followed for many years.


Conclusion

This article tells the story of Raja Rasal, a traveller to Hodinagari who was inspired to take up yoga by a yogi he met there. In addition, we know more about the Jogi and the mannerisms and way of life we covered in the introduction. and recognised the We discovered several new terms and their pronunciation by reading. 

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FAQs on How Raja Rasalu Became a Jogi

1. Who was Raja Rasalu in real life?

Raja Rasalu was the legendary ruler of Sialkot. He was the second son of Raja Sarvan of Sialkot. Several legends about him are famous around Sialkot town, and the locals consider him a hero.

2. Who is the writer of the story” How Raja Rasalu became a jogi”?

“How Raja Rasalu became a Jogi” was written by the flora Annie Steel in 1894 for the Tales of Punjab.

3.  What is special about Hodinagari?

Hodinagari is a place of beautiful houses, and the mountain attracts a lot of inverters to settle there because of its beauty.


Overview

Isn't it true that everyone is aware of it? Have you ever seen a yogi? If yes, then have you ever wondered why they are so quiet? And are they always content in their meditation? If not, then in this chapter, we will study a yogi and the person who attracted him to become a yogi. Stories are the basis of their knowledge and understanding. In this chapter, children will learn about the following:

  • New Words and their Meanings

  • How to Pronounce Difficult Words.