
The Legend of Brahmadaitya
By Pijush Pandit

30 Jul, 2024

Ravi, a folklore enthusiast, had just moved to Kolkata. He was entranced by the city's history and its legends, particularly the tale of the Brahmadaitya.

One day, Ravi met Babu, an old man who claimed to have encountered the Brahmadaitya. He described the ghost as a benevolent spirit who helped the poor.

Ravi, intrigued, visited the house with Babu. As they entered, they felt a sudden chill. The house was dark and eerily quiet.

Suddenly, a spectral figure appeared before them. It had a commanding presence, with glowing eyes - it was the Brahmadaitya.

The ghost spoke in a deep voice, asking why they had disturbed him. Ravi, although scared, explained his curiosity about the legend.

The Brahmadaitya, amused by Ravi's honesty, decided to show him the past, his story, and how he became the Brahmadaitya.

The ghost narrated his tale. Once a wealthy man, he had given away all his wealth to the needy and was revered by the people.

After his death, he became a Brahmadaitya, a spirit bound to the fig tree in the courtyard of his house, protecting the poor and needy.

The vision faded and they were back in the haunted house. Ravi, now understanding the ghost's benevolence, felt a strange sense of peace.

Ravi returned home, his mind filled with the Brahmadaitya's story. He was awed by the spirit's selflessness and resolved to share this tale.

Ravi started writing about the Brahmadaitya, his story becoming a sensation among the folklore enthusiasts and locals alike.

The legend of the Brahmadaitya, the benevolent spirit, lived on, now not just a ghost story but a tale of selflessness and kindness.