The Legend of Puran Bhagat — Penitent Prince of Punjab

legend · India · South Asian

Prince Puran was the son of King Salwan of Sialkot in ancient Punjab. When Puran's stepmother, Queen Loona, developed an improper desire for him and was rejected, she falsely accused him of assault. The king ordered Puran's hands and feet to be cut off, and he was thrown into a well where he survived for twelve years through meditation and penance. The famous saint Gorakhnath eventually found and rescued him, making him a disciple. Through yogic practice, Puran regenerated his limbs and became a powerful yogi himself. He returned to the kingdom, forgave his father, and became a revered spiritu

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