The Legend of Brahmadaitya

    By Pijush Pandit

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    30 Jul, 2024

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    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.

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    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.

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

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

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

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

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    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.

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    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.

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

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    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.

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

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

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