Kevat and Bhagwan Ram Bhajan: Story of Devotion

myNachiketa
Apr 30
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Updated: May 4

Kevat and Bhagwan Ram Bhajan: Story of Devotion

The story of Kevat and Bhagwan Rama is one of the most touching episodes from the Ramcharitmanas, beautifully illustrating humility, devotion, and equality.

Kewat ne kaha Raghurai se,

Utarai na loonga hey Bhagwan

Main nadi-naal ka sevak hoon,

Tum bhav sagar ke swami ho,

Main yahan-wahan paar lagata hoon,

Aap to sabko paar lagate ho…

These lines beautifully express Kevat’s philosophy—he sees himself as a simple ferryman of rivers, while Bhagwan Rama is the one who helps souls cross the vast ocean of existence.

myNachiketa presents: Kevat and Bhagwan Ram Bhajan: Story of Devotion

During their exile of 14 years, Bhagwan Rama, along with Devi Sita and Lakshmana, reached the banks of the sacred Ganga River. They needed to cross the river, and a humble boatman named Kevat was called.

Kevat requested permission to wash Shri Rama’s feet before allowing Him to board. Ramji agreed, and Kevat lovingly washed His feet with great devotion. Only then did he ferry them across the river.

When Ramaji later offered him a reward, Kevat humbly refused. He said that since both of them were “boatmen” (Bhagwan Rama ferries souls across the ocean of life, and Kevat ferries people across the river), there was no need for payment between equals.