LORD JHULELAL
The news of the miraculous JHULELAL soon reached Mrikh Shah,who decided to arrest him, water started flowing in the Court,all those present found themselves inundated in Water. Simultaneously fire also broke out and the palace became a towering inferno no way to escape, however he was unsuccessful in his attempt.Soon Mrikh Shah realised his mistake and he pleaded to JHULELAL,please save my Courtier's and me,and agreed to treat Hindu's and Muslim's equally.Hence all the Sindhi Hindu's were saved from the wicked Mrikh Shah.
LORD JHULELAL preached a message of peace. He is believed to have said,"He whom you call Allah and my people call KRISHNA,are but one and same.
The God of the Sindhu worshipped as Lord JHULELAL and Uderolal,by the Hindu's is also revered as Zinda Pir,by the local Muslim's.
LORD JHULELAL continues to be the unifying force this is not difficult to fathom,after all how can a river God be anything but universal, especially one that personifies the great Indus or Sindhu,from whom a community-Sindhi,a province "Sindh",a religion "Hindu"and a country-India all get their name!
Hence,LORD JHULELAL is known as God of Indus, Sindhi's all over the world greet each other with by saying "Jeko Chavando JHULELAL tehinja theenda Beda Paar".
The Celebration of Cheti-Chand starts from the early morning, people get dressed in new clothes, start their day by visiting near by temples offering their prayers to LORD JHULELAL and getting the blessings of the elder's of the Family.
Summary of both the blogs.
Indus Valley Civilization (Unknown Date)
- The Indus Valley Civilization, considered the first and oldest civilization, flourishes.
Middle of 10th Century CE
- The province of Thatta in Sindh comes under the rule of the Sumras.
- Makrab Khan acquires the kingdom by killing Shah Sadakat Khan and crowns himself as Mirkh Shah.
- Mirkh Shah's advisors suggest spreading Islam to gain favor in the afterlife.
- Mirkh Shah issues an ultimatum to the Hindu Sindhis: convert to Islam or face death.
40 Days of Prayer
- The Hindu Sindhis pray to the God of the River (Varun) for protection.
- During this time of prayer, they practice strict rituals and austerities.
Cheti Chand
- After 40 days, a divine voice (Akashwani) promises a savior's birth in eight months.
- Mata Devki gives birth to a baby boy named Udaychand.
- Upon his birth, miraculous signs are witnessed, including the River Indus flowing from his mouth.
Childhood
- Udaychand, also called Uderolal, exhibits extraordinary abilities like his cradle rocking by itself.
- He earns the name Jhulelal, meaning "Lord of the Swing."
Mirkh Shah's Persecution
- News of Jhulelal's miracles reaches Mrikh Shah, who attempts to arrest him.
- Mirkh Shah's palace is flooded and engulfed in fire during the attempt.
Resolution
- Mirkh Shah realizes his mistake and begs Jhulelal for mercy.
- Jhulelal preaches a message of peace and religious tolerance.
- Mirkh Shah agrees to treat Hindus and Muslims equally.
Legacy
- Jhulelal becomes a unifying force for the Sindhi community.
- He is revered as both Lord Jhulelal/Uderolal by Hindus and Zinda Pir by some Muslims.
- Cheti Chand becomes a major festival for Sindhis worldwide.
By Viinod Baherani
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