Khatu Shyam Ji is a significant deity in the Indian religious tradition who is worshiped especially in Khatu village of Rajasthan. He is considered to be the main devotee of Radha Krishna and a symbol of magnificence.. Khatu Shyam Ji, also known as ‘Shri Shyam’ and ‘Shri Krishna’, is worshiped with reverence and devotion by his devotees. The story of his life and the significance of the blessings given by Lord Krishna is very important, not only from a religious but also cultural point of view.
Who was Khatu Shyam Ji?
According to the scriptures, Shri Khatu Shyam Ji is linked to the Mahabharata period. He was the grandson of Pandu’s son Bhima and was considered extremely powerful. According to mythological beliefs, when the Pandavas were traveling from one forest to another to save their lives, Bhima encountered Hidimba. Hidimba gave birth to a son named Ghatotkach. Later, Ghatotkach had a son, whose name was Barbarik. This barbarik later became famous as Khatu Shyam.
The blessing given to Khatu Shyam Ji
The blessing given by Lord Krishna to Khatu Shyam Ji was a reward for his devotion, affection, and deeds. This blessings can be divided into two major parts:
Immortality and reverence: Lord Krishna gave the blessing of immortality to Khatu Shyam Ji, due to which he is worshiped as a divine power. Devotees of Khatu Shyam Ji believe that he is present in his grand form not only to give peace to the soul of Duryodhana but also to remove the difficulties and sufferings of all the devotees. He listens to the call of any devotee and solves their problems.
Freedom from all troubles: Lord Krishna also blessed Khatu Shyam Ji that he would provide relief to his devotees from all kinds of troubles. These blessings assure devotees that through devotion and worship of Khatu Shyam Ji, they can overcome any difficulty that comes in their life.
The story of Lord Krishna and Khatu Shyam Ji
Lord Krishna blessed Khatu Shyam Ji with immense power and respect and blessed him to be worshiped by his name in Kaliyuga. Barbarik, who used to overpower everyone with his amazing power and ability, expressed his desire to join the Mahabharata war. He asked Shri Krishna on which side he should fight, to which Shri Krishna replied that he should fight on the side that would lose because Shri Krishna knew the result of the war in advance.
After this, Shri Krishna demanded his donation from Barbarik and asked for his head. Barbarik immediately donated his head and prayed to Shri Krishna to watch the entire Mahabharata war. Shri Krishna placed his head on a high hill so that he could watch the war completely. When the Pandavas won, everyone started quarreling with each other as to who should get the credit for the victory. Barbarik said that the credit for the victory should go to Shri Krishna. Happy with this, Shri Krishna blessed Barbarik to be worshiped as Khatu Shyam Ji in Kaliyuga.
Worship
The worship of Khatu Shyam Ji is still highly popular among the devotees. Especially every year, Ekadashi of Shukla Paksha of Kartik month is celebrated as the birth anniversary of ‘Shyam Baba’. On this day, devotees go to Khatu temple and worship and especially offer red-colored clothes and gifts. Devotees believe that by worshiping on this day, all their wishes are fulfilled and happiness and prosperity come in life.
Worship not only gives religious but also mental and spiritual peace.
Khatu Shyam Ji’s worship not only gives religious but also mental and spiritual peace. Devotees believe that by worshiping Khatu Shyam Ji, their life moves in the right direction and they can overcome the problems of their life. This belief makes people even more devoted to him.
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