Awakening a Muslim Tyrant

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Cheti Chand: Legend

Mirkhshah, a tyrant and a fanatic, forced Hindus to embrace Islam.

The oppressed Hindus prayed. They underwent rituals and vigil on the

bank of Sindhu. In the evening, they worshipped God Varun, sang

songs in his praise and prayed for their solace and salvation. No

new clothes or shoe were used. Men did not shave. And finally on the

40th day, the River god spoke to them.

 

The answer to the prayers of Hindus was Jhulelal. He was born to

Devaki and Rattanchand of Nasarpur on Cheti Chand, two tithis from

new moon of CHET. A Punjabi astrologer in Nassarpur called the child

Uderolal. Udero in Sanskrit means who has sprung from the waters.

The inhabitants of Nassarpur called the newborn Amarlal, an immortal

child.

 

The cradle of Uderolal would swing on its own, hence the child got

the name "Jhulelal" which means one who swings to and fro. As a

child, Uderolal performed many miracles for Ratanchand and the

inhabitants of Nassarpur.

 

Mirkhshah became very anxious to have first-hand knowledge about the

mysterious child. Divine interventions always led to the defeat of

Mirkshah. Finally when Uderolal came face to face with Mirkhshah, he

said,"Whatever you see around yourself is the creation of one and

only God, whom you call 'Allah' and Hindus call 'Ishwar'. Hindus,

Muslims and other human beings are all His creation".

 

Mirkhshah. wavering as usual, was ultimately carried away by the

pressurisation of Maulvies and ordered the arrest of Uderolal. As

the officials of the court moved towards Udero, water started

flowing in the court. All the courtiers including Mirkhshah found

themselves inundated in water. Simultaneously, fire also broke out.

 

Finally, Mirkshah realised his mistake and begged of Jhulelal to

have mercy on them. Immediately, the fire was blown out on its own

and the water receded. The Hindus were saved. Jhulelal was known as

the Asht Dev of Sindhis.