The dense, humid forests surrounding Jagannath Puri were thick with both ancient mystery and spiritual peril. Through this wilderness walked Nilkanth Varni. His presence acted like a magnet. Wherever He stopped, villagers and seekers gathered, drawn to the divine light that seemed to follow Him.
But light always casts a shadow, and in Puri, that shadow bore a name: Pibek.
The Arrogance of Power
Pibek was a Brahmin by birth and a master of the esoteric tantric arts by choice. He possessed vast knowledge and formidable occult powers. However, instead of using these gifts to climb the ladder of spiritual liberation, Pibek had allowed them to feed a monstrous ego.
When rumors reached him of a young, wandering yogi whose quiet grace was captivating the region, Pibek’s pride curdled into bitter jealousy. He saw Nilkanth Varni not as a holy man, but as a rival—a threat to his own local dominance. Blinded by arrogance and entirely ignorant of the young ascetic’s true identity, Pibek resolved to destroy Him.
Deep within the secluded woods, surrounded by the remnants of dark rituals, Pibek began his incantations. He channeled his malice into a powerful, terrifying ritual to summon Hanuman’s Vir—a fierce, mighty spiritual force capable of obliterating any mortal target.
With a final, commanding gesture, Pibek unleashed the entity. “Go!” he ordered. “Find the young yogi and destroy Him utterly!”
The Turning of the Spirit
The formidable spirit rushed through the forest like a sudden, violent tempest, tearing through the trees toward the clearing where Nilkanth Varni sat in quiet meditation. But as the spirit breached the clearing, the chaotic winds instantly died.
The entity did not see a vulnerable young hermit. Instead, it beheld the Supreme Lord Himself—the ultimate source of all cosmic energy, reigning in quiet majesty. The illusion of the physical world stripped away, leaving only absolute divinity.
Overwhelmed by a sudden, profound wave of devotion and humility, the spirit’s wrath dissolved. It fell to its knees. Before the lotus feet of Nilkanth Varni, the mighty Vir surrendered completely, bowing thousands of times in absolute reverence to the Master of the Universe. Nilkanth Varni looked upon the spirit with calm, compassionate eyes, accepting its silent adoration.
The Rebound of Karma
Having tasted true divine nectar, the spirit returned to the dark grove where Pibek awaited, smugly confident in his victory. But the entity was no longer an instrument of the tantric’s malice.
The cosmic law dictates that a weapon forged from pure ego will eventually turn upon its maker.
The spirit did not report a mission accomplished; instead, it turned the terrifying weight of its power back onto Pibek. The backlash was instantaneous and severe.
Pibek’s spiritual defenses shattered. His body grew weak and broken in a matter of moments. Blood trickled from his nose and mouth as he collapsed into the dirt, choked by the dust of the very earth he thought he mastered. Stripped of his powers and consumed by the agonizing recoil of his own wicked intentions, Pibek fell into unconsciousness.
The Eternal Lesson
Through this profound encounter, Nilkanth Varni quietly demonstrated His supreme authority over the cosmos. No earthly magic, supernatural force, or negative intent could stand against the Divine; even the fiercest spirits recognized their Creator and chose surrender over rebellion.
Later, Maharaj utilized this very event to impart a timeless discourse to His followers regarding the true nature of spirituality:
- The Illusion of Status: A high birth or respected position (such as a Brahmin) means nothing if the soul is corrupted by ego, greed, and jealousy.
- The Decay of Brilliance: The moment arrogance takes root, a person’s inner spiritual light begins to fade, regardless of how much knowledge they possess.
- True Greatness: Authentic spiritual evolution is not measured by the ability to control spirits or manipulate energy. It is found exclusively in humility, devotion, and total surrender to Bhagwan.
This prasang has been documented by Sadguru Shree Adharanand Swami in Shree Haricharitramrut Sagar, Pur 2, Tarang 32.