The Sacred Divine Story of Pandharpur
Pundalik and Lord Vitthal
According to the sacred tradition of Pandharpur, the story of Lord Vitthal is deeply connected with the devotion of Pundalik. Pundalik was devoted to serving his parents, Janudev and Satyavati. It is believed that his sincere devotion and selfless service pleased Lord Krishna.
When Lord Krishna came to meet Pundalik, he was still engaged in serving his parents. Pundalik requested the Lord to wait and offered Him a brick to stand upon. Lord Krishna stood upon the brick, with His hands resting on His waist, and remained there for His devotee.
This divine form came to be revered as Lord Vitthal. Thus, the sacred tradition of Pandharpur remembers Pundalik as a symbol of devoted service and Lord Vitthal as the compassionate Lord who responds to the sincere devotion of His devotees.
When Lord Krishna came to meet Pundalik, he was still engaged in serving his parents. Pundalik requested the Lord to wait and offered Him a brick to stand upon. Lord Krishna stood upon the brick, with His hands resting on His waist, and remained there for His devotee.
This divine form came to be revered as Lord Vitthal. Thus, the sacred tradition of Pandharpur remembers Pundalik as a symbol of devoted service and Lord Vitthal as the compassionate Lord who responds to the sincere devotion of His devotees.