New Delhi, February 7: Devotees have unwavering faith in their deities, believing that divine intervention occurs when needed most. Many have felt the presence of their gods in times of trouble. However, have you ever heard of a deity appearing in court to turn the tide of a case? Numerous devotees have witnessed such miracles, and even today, Baba Baijnath in Madhya Pradesh is fulfilling the wishes of countless believers.
In the Mahakal region of Madhya Pradesh’s Agar-Malwa district, Baba Baijnath has captivated devotees with his miraculous deeds. The faith in Baba is so strong that devotees leave the temple with their hands full. Not only local worshippers but also visitors from across the country come to seek Baba’s blessings. The temple is renowned for multiple miracles.
According to popular legend, in 1879, during British rule in India, there was a small Shiva shrine at the temple. Local residents would come to worship. When Lieutenant Colonel Martin’s wife inquired about the worship, she was told that Baba fulfills every wish. At that time, the British were engaged in an invasion of Afghanistan, and Colonel Martin had turned Agar-Malwa into a military camp, facing prolonged warfare.
There came a time when Lieutenant Colonel Martin stopped writing letters to his wife. Anxious, she began to pray to Lord Shiva. After a long absence, Colonel Martin returned and recounted how he had narrowly escaped death in battle, aided by a sage. This revelation led both of them to believe that it was Baba Baijnath who had saved him. At his wife’s urging, Colonel Martin renovated the temple, making it the first in the country to be maintained and built by the British, who continued to worship Baba Baijnath during their stay.
Local beliefs also recount a miracle involving lawyer Jayanarayan Upadhyay, affectionately known as Bap Ji. He was supposed to advocate a case but became so engrossed in his devotion to Shiva that he forgot to attend court. When he finally arrived, he discovered that he had already won the case. It is believed that Baba Baijnath himself fought the case in his stead.
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