Siddhamuni continued the narrative of the GuruLeelas.
Once, one of the devotees of Sri Narasimha Saraswati requested him to visit and grace his house in Hipparage village. Guru Nath visited the house. The devotee worshipped Guru Nath with elaborate rituals.
In the same village, there lived a pious and devout Brahmin named Narakesari, who was also a poet. He used to go daily to the Kalleshwara temple in the village and, after completing his worship, used to compose a few poems in praise of Lord Kalleshwara. This was his routine every day. Some of his friends told him that Sri Narasimha Saraswati had come into the village to a devotee's house. They told him that he souls also come and take His Darshan. They further asked him to compose some poems in adoration of Sri Narasimha Saraswati and to recite them before Him. To this Narakesari reacted with disdain and said contemptuously, that his poetry was not meant for a human being, however great he be. He did not go for Guru Nath's Darshan, and as was his wont, went to the Kalleshwar temple and started his worship. But as he started it, he fell asleep and had a dream.
In the dream, he saw Sri Narasimha Saraswati seated there in the same place as of the Linga, and heard Him telling, "You have been all along worshiping me, a mere human being. Why are you worshipping a mere human being and moreover, one for whom you have no respect at all?" The dream ended thus, and Narakesari came to his senses. Realising what a great mistake he had committed by not paying heed to his friend's persuasion and advice, he hurried to the devotee's house for Guru Nath's Darshan. As he was offering his obeisance, Guru Nath said, "Why are you offering obeisance to me , a mere human being?" Narakesari burst into sibs, praying Guru Nath to forgive him for his ignorance and error. He sang poems in adoration of Guru Nath and worshipped Him. Guru Nath was pleased and blessed him.
Narakesari thereafter came to live at Gangapur, devoting his life in the service of Guru Nath. He composed many songs, hymns and rich poetry in adoration of Guru Nath.
Thus ends the Forty Sixth chapter of Sri Guru Charitra.
Glory to the All merciful, the Omnipresent and the ever-responsive Guru Nath!
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