Rana Bhoj: The King Who Never Left His Prayers
The King Who Never Left His Prayers
Gather around, little warriors, and let me tell you a story—a story of faith, bravery, and a miracle so incredible that it left an entire kingdom speechless!
A long time ago, in the golden sands of Rajasthan, there ruled a mighty king named Rana Bhoj. He was not just a fierce warrior but also a great devotee of Lord Krishna. Every single day, before doing anything else, he would sit in front of Krishna’s idol, close his eyes, and pray with all his heart.
Now, listen carefully, because here’s where the story gets really exciting!
The King Who Wouldn’t Leave
One morning, as Rana Bhoj was deep in prayer, the sound of hurried footsteps echoed through his palace. “Maharaj! Maharaj!” A soldier burst into the temple, gasping for breath.
“The enemy is attacking! Their army is at our gates! We must fight!”
The king, still kneeling before Krishna’s idol, smiled calmly. “I cannot leave until my prayers are complete. Krishna will protect us.”
The soldier was shocked. How could their king stay here when the enemy was ready to destroy them? But he dared not argue. He ran back, fearing the worst.
The Warrior Who Appeared from Nowhere
Just as the enemy charged towards the fort, something magical happened. The palace gates swung open with a thunderous roar, and out rode a warrior on a dazzling white horse. His armor shone like the sun, his eyes burned with fire, and his sword moved faster than the wind!
It was Rana Bhoj! Or… was it?
The soldiers cheered, “Maharaj is leading us! Charge!”
With this fearless warrior at the front, the Rajput army fought like lions. The enemy, no matter how strong, was no match for this unstoppable force. The warrior’s sword danced like lightning, and before sunset, the battle was over.
The kingdom had won!
The Mystery Unfolds
When the dust settled, the soldiers ran back to the palace to find their king. They expected him to be tired, sweaty, and covered in dust from the battle. But when they reached the temple, their jaws dropped.
Rana Bhoj was still there, kneeling before Krishna, deep in prayer—just like he had been that morning!
“M-Maharaj…? But… how?” one soldier stammered.
With a knowing smile, the king opened his eyes. “Tell me, who led the battle?”
“You did, Maharaj!” the soldiers said in unison. “You fought like a god!”
Rana Bhoj’s eyes filled with tears. He fell to his knees and bowed to Krishna’s idol. He now knew the truth—
It was not him on the battlefield. It was Lord Krishna Himself, who had taken his form and fought for him!
And That’s Why…
From that day on, everyone in the kingdom whispered this tale with awe—“Our king’s faith is so strong that Krishna Himself comes to his aid!”
So, my little warriors, remember this—when your heart is full of devotion, when your faith is unshakable, even the divine will fight beside you! Because Krishna never abandons His true devotees.
And that, my dear friends, is the story of Rana Bhoj and the warrior who never left his prayers.