This document discusses predictions of Muhammad (PBUH) found in various Indian religious scriptures. It notes that the Vedas predict the coming of Narashansa, whose characteristics align with Muhammad (PBUH). Puranas like Bhavishya Purana also contain prophecies about a figure resembling Muhammad. Characteristics of the final avatar Kalki in Puranas and Upnishads are shown to be consistent with Muhammad as well. Buddhist and Jain scriptures also reportedly foretell Muhammad. The document analyzes these predictions in an effort to foster unity across religious traditions.
This document discusses predictions of Muhammad (PBUH) found in various Indian religious scriptures. It notes that the Vedas predict the coming of Narashansa, whose characteristics align with Muhammad (PBUH). Puranas like Bhavishya Purana also contain prophecies about a figure resembling Muhammad. Characteristics of the final avatar Kalki in Puranas and Upnishads are shown to be consistent with Muhammad as well. Buddhist and Jain scriptures also reportedly foretell Muhammad. The document analyzes these predictions in an effort to foster unity across religious traditions.
This document discusses predictions of Muhammad (PBUH) found in various Indian religious scriptures. It notes that the Vedas predict the coming of Narashansa, whose characteristics align with Muhammad (PBUH). Puranas like Bhavishya Purana also contain prophecies about a figure resembling Muhammad. Characteristics of the final avatar Kalki in Puranas and Upnishads are shown to be consistent with Muhammad as well. Buddhist and Jain scriptures also reportedly foretell Muhammad. The document analyzes these predictions in an effort to foster unity across religious traditions.
AND BHARATIYA DHARMA GRANTHA Dr. M. A. Srivastava 2 Hazrat Muhammad And Bharatiya Dharma Grantha Hazrat Muhammad and Bharatiya Dharma Grantha 3 CONTENTS Foreword 5 Muhammad (Pbuh) And Indian Religious Scriptures 7 Muhammad (Pbuh) And The Vedas 9 Similarity Between Ethical Values of Narashansa 10 With the Virtues of Muhammad (Pbuh) 1. Soft Spoken 11 2. Possessor of Knowledge of the Unseen 11 3. Embodiment of Elegance 11 4. The Purifier of Sins 12 5. Similarity regarding Wives 12 6. Similarity of Place 13 7. Other Similarities 13 Testimonies Of The Puranas 16 Bhavishya Purana and Muhammad (Pbuh) 16 Prior Information of Sangram Purana 17 Kalki Avatar And Muhammad (Pbuh) 19 Meaning of Avatar 19 Signs of Arrival of the Last Avatar 20 Kalki s Place of Advent 21 Date of Birth 22 Characteristics Of The Last Avatar 23 1. The Horse Rider and Possessor of Swords 23 2. Eradication of Tyrants 24 3. Protector of the Universe 24 4 Hazrat Muhammad And Bharatiya Dharma Grantha 4. Adorned with co-operation of Four Brethren 25 5. The Last Messenger 25 6. Precept and Departure towards North 26 7. Endowed with Eight Gains and Attributes 26 8. Flow of Fragrance from the Body 28 9. Unique Splendour of the Holy Face 29 10. Preacher of the Divine Revelation 29 Description of Muhammad (Pbuh) in Upnishads too 31 Teaching of Prannathi (Pranami) Sect 33 Muhammad (Pbuh) and Budhist Scriptures 34 The Last Buddha Maitreya and Muhammad (Pbuh) 34 Resemblance of Maitreya with Muhammad (Pbuh) 34 Jainism And Muhammad (Pbuh) 39 Hazrat Muhammad and Bharatiya Dharma Grantha 5 FOREWORD Allah is the most Gracious and Merciful. He alone is the Creator of all creatures. He has granted the status of nobility and honour to the human being among His creatures. It is quite difficult to count the blessings and graces bestowed by Him upon the human beings. He bestowed upon the human beings His grace and provided guidance for them through His messengers, prophets and Avatars reaching out to every human population and nation. The Holy Quran mentions: There never was a population, without a Warner. (35:24) Avatar never means that God Himself appears physically on the earth; but in fact He sends His Messengers and Avatars. He sent His Messengers and Avatars for salvation, success and guidance of the human beings. The prophethood finally came to an end on Muhammad (PBUH). The saintly personalities like Swami Vivekananda and Guru Nanak had also recognised the belief in prophethood. Among the venerable Scholars, Pandit Sunder Lal, Shri Balram Singh Parihar, Dr. Ved Prakash Upadhyay, Dr. P.H. Chaubey, Dr. Ramesh Prasad Garg and Pandit Durga Shankar Satyarthi etc. have defined Avatar as a messenger sent by God for the welfare of human beings. Renowned scholar of the Pran Nathi sect, Shri Kashmiri Lal Bhagat has also openly accepted this fact. We find prediction of the advent of Muhammad (PBUH) in the Bible, the Torah and other religious books; even the Indian religious scriptures have predicted the advent of Muhammad (PBUH). Religious books of Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism also contain such kind of predictions. An effort has been made to present all these facts together in this book. Prophets and Avatars are sent for a specific purpose. When people deviated from basic religious teachings, involved themselves in anti faith activities and distorted their real faith then Messengers and Avatars were sent, who reformed and presented the real faith in its original 6 Hazrat Muhammad And Bharatiya Dharma Grantha form and invited the people towards oneness of God. Muhammad (PBUH) was sent in this world after a period of more than five centuries of the prophethood of Jesus (PBUH). Teachings of the prophets had either been forgotten or distorted; the real religion was overpowered by fake believes; the sign of piety and fear of God had vanished; the man had forgotten his Creator; and invented many fake gods. He stooped so low asinvolved himself in worshipping the trees, the mountains, fire, water, air, moon, earth, sun etc. Muhammad (PBUH) came to this world when it was suffering from very intense and unusual crises. As a messenger of God he brought about a great and unique righteous revolution. He did not introduce any new religion, rather presented the ancient religion (Islam) of the human origin in its real form after discarding its deficiencies and adulteration. He taught the real place of human beings and negated their ill faiths and ideologies. He taught that there was only one God free from incarnation. The human being must accept His servitude and pray to Him only. If he negates this faith and virtuous deeds, he places himself in the wrong direction leading towards strayed path. How can he be expected to lead a successful journey of life in this situation? To lead a simple, successful, purposeful and fruitful journey of this life, it is imminent to adhere to the teachings of the last messenger of God and follow the way shown by him, eventually the life after death will also be successful. It is no secret that what the Indian religious scriptures predicted as the upcoming Avatar (messenger) is none, other than Muhammad (PBUH). An earnest effort has been made to bring out the truth through this book. If there remains any flaw ar mistake in bringing forth the facts, kindly do inform us. May Allah accept our efforts. Ameen! Place : New Delhi Dr. M. A. Srivastava Hazrat Muhammad and Bharatiya Dharma Grantha 7 MUHAMMAD (PBUH) AND INDIAN RELIGIOUS SCRIPTURES The truth always prevails, it does not require any proof. It is a different matter that we might not understand or some people may try purposefully to keep us away from it. Now it has been clearly manifested that Vedas, Upnishads and Puranas have all predicted of the advent of Muhammad (PBUH) as the last messenger of this world. The protagonists of humanity, scholars and illuminaries have established such un-refutable proofs that the truth has prevailed very clearly. It is none other than Muhammad (PBUH), regarding whom the Vedas have predicted that a camel rider would appear. According to the Vedas the camel riders name will be Narashansa. Arabic translation of Narashansa is Muhammad 1 . All the above details regarding Narashansa amazingly identify with the characteristic qualities and deeds of Muhammad (PBUH). The Puranas and the Upnishads have description of Kalki Avatar whose details also coincide with Muhammad (PBUH). The personality and characteristic of Kalki Avatar depict the complete picture of the last messenger. Not only this, in upnishad, Muhammads (PBUH) holy name is clearly described as the messenger of God. It is also mentioned in these scriptures that there is only one God, He is alone and has no partner. The said scriptures have mentioned the word ALLAH several times. The Buddhist and Jain scriptures too have predicted the advent of Muhammad (PBUH). In the light of these facts sincere and fruitful efforts can be made to bring about unity of human beings. This is,in fact, the need of the hour. In this turbulent age of hatred and communalism, these facts may prove a milestone in fostering love and brotherhood and establishing a society based on moral values and righteousness without least sign of hatred, tyranny, oppression and exploitation. Keeping these aims in view, these facts and findings are presented before you. 8 Hazrat Muhammad And Bharatiya Dharma Grantha It is upto you to judge to what extent we have succeeded in our efforts. It is hoped, these facts will touch the human souls deeply and help to activate us towards the welfare of the humanity. Besides the research works of Dr. Ved Prakash Upadhyay Narashansa Aur Antim Rishi and Kalki Avatar Aur Muhammad Sahab and materials and findings from other sources have also been compiled in this book. % Hazrat Muhammad and Bharatiya Dharma Grantha 9 MUHAMMAD (PBUH) AND THE VEDAS Prediction in Vedas regarding the advent of Narashansa or Muhammad (PBUH) is not a matter of surprise, rather the religious scriptures have always predicted of the advent of the messengers. It is of course amazing that no other messengers advent has been so clearly predicted as of Muhammad (PBUH) in the religious scriptures. The holy scriptures of the Christians, the Jews and the Buddhists have too predicted regarding the advent of Muhammad (PBUH) as the last messenger of God. The Vedic word Narashansa has been formed of two words. Nar means man and Ashansa means Praised, Sayan (an exegetist of the 14 th century Vedas) defines Narashansa as praised by human beings 1 . This is a compound word formed on the basis of the object. If it is separated, its meaning will be =.=|=| |.| = i.e. the praised man. Dr. Ved Prakas Upadhyay explains, Hence, this word should not signify as any Devta. The word Narashansa itself clarifies that the word Praised is an adjective which has been used for a man. If any body reognizes the word man (=) as Devta, then it must be refuted clearly that the word Nar (=) is neither a synonym of Devta nor any specific caste belonging to the races of the Devtas. 2 Meaning of the word Nar (=) is man, because Nar is one of the synonym used for man. Exactly like Narashansa, . =|.| = =| = + .|==- + (Sayan Bhashya, Rigveda Sanhita, 5/5/2) the original Mantra is like this : =|.| = = | :-|= =n=:|-=+ =i+ir =| r==+ Swami Dyananda Srasawti has also defined the meaning of the word Narashansa as Praised by human beings (Rigveda Hindi, pg. 25, Published by Sarvadeshik Arya Pratinidhi Sabha) 2. Narashansa Aur Antim Rishi, pg. 5, by Dr. Ved Prakash Upadhyay. 10 Hazrat Muhammad And Bharatiya Dharma Grantha meaning of the word Muhammad is also Praised one. Muhammad is derived from the root word HAMD 1 which means to praise. In the Rigveda a name KIRI (=|i) has been mentioned which means admirer of God. The word Ahmad has the same meaning. Ahmad is also one of the names of Muhammad (PBUH). 3 The oldest of the Vedas is Rigveda. It contains eight Mantras beginning with the word Narashansa. Rigveda describes Narashansa in the following order: First Mandal, thirteenth Sookta, third Mantra and eighteenth Sookta, nineth Mantra and one hundred and sixth Sookta, fourth Mantra. Rigveda further describes Narashansa in the Second Mandal, third Sookta, second Mantra, fifth Mandal, fifth Sookta, second Mantra, Seventh Mandal, second Sookta, second Mantra, tenth Mandal, sixty fourth Sookta, third Mantra and one hundred and forty second Sookta, second Mantra. Narashansa has also been described in the Samveda Sanhita in the following order: 1319 th Mantra and in the Vajasneyi Sanhita, 28 th Chapter, 27 th Mantra. Besides Taitriya Aranyak and Shatpatha Brahmana Granthas, Narashansa has also been described in Yajurveda, Samveda and Atharvaveda. Similarity between Ethical Values of Narashansa with the Virtues of Muhammad (PBUH) The Vedas mention the description of Narashansas praises. During the period of Rigveda or Krit Yuga, Narashansa was called on the eve of Yagyas (rituals). For this purpose the word beloved (i+ =) was used. Comparison of the described characteristic of Narashansa with the virtues of Muhammad (PBUH) are as follows: 3. Pandit Ravindra Nath Tripathis article in the Kanti weekly, 28 th Oct 4 th Nov. 1990. Main Shloka is : =| | ==|=| i:-| = = .|== =| = r =|| =||=|=== =| ++ (Rigveda, 2/12/6.) Hazrat Muhammad and Bharatiya Dharma Grantha 11 1. Soft Spoken Rigveda describes Narashansa as =|i=r +| i.e. he will be soft spoken 4 ; soft speaking will be the distiction of his personality. It is known to all that Muhammads (PBUH) utterance was very soft and gentle. 2. Possessor of Knowledge of the Unseen Narashansa has been described as the possessor of knowledge of the unseen. Holder of this knowledge is also called Kavi(=i+) . Narashansa has been described as Kavi in the Rigveda Sanhita. 5 On some occasions Muhammad (PBUH) was informed of the matters likely to happen in future by the Almighty God. Accordingly Muhammad (PBUH) had predicted regarding the battle between Romans and Persians in which Romans would be defeated but within a year they would be victorious. Romans were victorious in the battle of Nainwa in 657 A.D. Surah Ar-Room of the Holy Quran described this event in which Romans re-victory after their defeat has been mentioned. Simultaneously it has been predicted that in the near future the non- believers will be overpowered by the Muslims. Muhammad (PBUH) was the most beloved of God and achiever of the divine wisdom. He was a Nabi. The word Nabi is derived from the root word of Nabi which means provider of the information. Indeed he was the prophet of God. In the words of Acharya Rajnish: Muhammad (PBUH) is the flute to discover God wherein someone else makes the puff. 3. Embodiment of Elegance Narashansa has been described as possessor of shining elegance. Rigveda mentions this quality in a word =+i= 6 which is defined as (.|| -|=| i= = == =) very much shining or luminous. This word means such a handsome person whose face radiates the light. Rigveda further says that he will enlighten every house with his magnificence. 7 It is very clear that Muhammad (PBUH) enlightened every house 4. Rigveda Sanhita, 1/13/3. 5. Rigveda Sanhita, 5/5/2. 12 Hazrat Muhammad And Bharatiya Dharma Grantha with knowledge, eradicated ignorance and showed the new light to the wanderers of darkness. It is mentioned in Rigveda and Samveda (ri=i,..........:+|=i=++) viz. Ahmed (Muhammad) achieved the way of life adorned with wisdom from his Lord. I am shining like the sun. 8 Muhammad (PBUH) was so gorgeous that peoples from all around were involvntarily attracted towards him. In this regard Rev. Bosworth Smith in his book Muhammad (PBUH) and Muhamadanism writes Even the enemies of Muhammad (PBUH) were so impressed by his magnetism and magnificence that they were bound to respect him. Despite all hurdles and opposition, Muhammad (PBUH) continued his mission of spreading the light of knowledge in every house. 4. The Purifier of Sins Rigveda describes Narashansa as the rescuer of people from sins. 9 It is quite clear that all the teachings and guidance of Muhammad (PBUH) and the revelation of the Holy Quran on him clean up all sins from the life of a person. This is a mirror of the right faith which rids the human being of all sins, and turning his present life as well as life after death into success and prosperity. Islam forbids people from gambling, consuming of wine and other intoxicated materials as well as forbids the use of wealth earned through unfair means, taking of interest and to usurp others, rights. It sets up a society free from oppression, transgression and exploitation. 5. Similarity regarding Wives Narashansa will have twelve wives. It is also verified by the same verse of Atharvaveda which says that he will use camel as a mode of conveyance. The verse is: == | === + +|r|| +| =--| i;: .|+ +=| |== i= i=r|- i:+ : |=||| =+=+ .|+ (Atharvaveda, Kuntap Sokta: 20/127/2) 6. =|.| = + i- ||=|-=|= i-= | i:+ + i- =r =| =+i= ++ (Rigveda Sanhita, 2/3/2) 7. As above. 8. Rigveda, 8/6/10, Samveda, 2/6/8. 9. Rigveda, 1/106/4. Hazrat Muhammad and Bharatiya Dharma Grantha 13 i.e. who will possess two cute she camels for his conveyance or who will travel by camels along with his twelve wives; whose swift ascension of honour and dignity will descend down after touching the peak of the sky. According to this verse Muhammad (PBUH) had twelve wives, their names are in following order: 1. Hazrat Khadeeja (R.A) 2. Hazrat Saudah (R.A) 3. Hazrat Ayesha (R.A) 4. Hazrat Hafsa (R.A) 5. Hazrat Umm-e-Salma (R.A) 6. Hazrat Umm-e-Habiba (R.A) 7. Hazrat Zainab Bint-e-Hajash (R.A) 8. Hazrat Zainab Bint-e-Khuzaima (R.A) 9. Hazrat Juwairiya (R.A) 10. Hazrat Safiya (R.A) 11. Hazrat Raihana (R.A) 12. Hazrat Maimoona (R.A) 10 It is notable that no religious personality ever had twelve wives. Some great persons had hundred wives, but not twelve according to Hindu religious scriptures. 6. Similarity of Place Whereas the above mentioned verse of Atharvaveda in which use of camels as means of conveyance by Narashansa is mentioned, it also clarifies the identity as well as the place of his advent. Camel riding means there will be plenty of camels where Narashansa will be born. Camels are available abvndantly in the desert lands. Muhammad (PBUH) was born in the desert land of Arabia. 7. Other Similarities Some facts have also been mentioned regarding Narashansa in 14 Hazrat Muhammad And Bharatiya Dharma Grantha the Atharvaveda. Kuntap Sokta refers : :: ==| =+ - =|.| = =-i+=- + Pandit Chhem Karan Das Trivedi defines its meaning as : O people! Listen to this gracefully that a praise worthy will be exalted among the humans 11 . An other spell says : )| :||= =|=r .|- i==|= :.| = =+ ||i| .|-|-=+ -| =r=|| :.| =| =|= ++ (Atharvaveda, 20/127/3) i.e. God will give Mamhay Rishi one hundred gold coins, ten thousand cows, three hundred Arab steeds and ten necklaces. Here Mamhay Rishi alluded to Muhammad (PBUH). The gift of one hundred gold coins presented by God signifies one hundred such reverend persons who will be as important as gold. One hundred persons did preserve the teachings rendered by Muhammad (PBUH), they were called As- hab-e-Suffah and their duty was to preach and preserve the teachings. Likewise bestowal of ten thousand cows refers to ten thousand righteous persons. The cow is a symbolic word commonly used for gentlemen. Number of followers of Muhammads (PBUH) teachings was ten thousand at the last stage of his blessed life. At the time of victory march from Madinah to Makkah the number of his helpers was ten thousand. When ten thousand followers of Muhammad (PBUH) reached Makkah, there was no fight or any kind of destruction, so they are metaphorically referred to as cows. Bestowal of three hundred horses to Narashansa refers to presence of such brave soldiers who would be as swift as horses. The horse is also a symbolic word like the cow. According to Allama Ibnul Jawzi number of Muhammads (PBUH) companions in the battle of Badr was three hundred. Gift of ten necklaces to Narashansa means ten such persons who 10. Allama Ibn-e-Jareers book contains this very order. 11. Atharvaveda Hindi Bhashya, pg. 1401, Sarvadeshik Arya Pratinidhi Sabha, New Delhi. Hazrat Muhammad and Bharatiya Dharma Grantha 15 would be like necklace and very dear to Narashansa. There were ten such persons with Munammad (PBUH) who were always ready to lay down their lives for him; they always surrounded the Prophet (PBUH) like a necklace. These ten persons are called Ashra-e- Mubashsharah. These were the companions of Muhammad (PBUH) who were given the glad tidings of the heaven in their lifetime itself. Their names are as follows : 1. Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A) 2. Hazrat Umar (R.A) 3. Hazrat Uthman (R.A) 4. Hazrat Ali (R.A) 5. Hazrat Talha (R.A) 6. Hazrat Sad Bin Waqqas (R.A) 7. Hazrat Saeed Bin Zaid (R.A) 8. Hazrat Abdur Rahman Bin Auf (R.A) 9. Hazrat Abu Ubaida Bin Al- Jarrah (R.A) 10. Hazrat Zubair (R.A) In a Verse of Atharvaveda it is described that O people! Listen to this (glad tidings) attentively ; Narashansa will be praised. We take him in our protection from sixty thousand and ninety enemies to the migrant and promoter of peace. There is a verse in Rigveda too which describes ten thousand companions (Sahabah) of Mamhay Rishi. The verse is as follows : ==+--| =+i-=| =r = =|+| = i-| =| =||=+ | + || = :.|i-| =r= + .+|= ==|i.=+ -++ (Rigveda 5/27/1) i.e. The righteous, the wisest, strong and generous Mamhay Rishi honoured me with his words. The Almighty, master of all virtues, the mercy for whole universe became famous with ten thousand helpers (Sahabah). Dr. Ved Prakash Upadhyay has also acknowledged Mamhay Rishi as Muhammad (PBUH). 16 Hazrat Muhammad And Bharatiya Dharma Grantha TESTIMONIES OF THE PURANAS Bhavishya Purana and Muhammad (PBUH) Not only the Vedas but the Puranas too describe that Muhammads (PBUH) area of activities would be the desert land. Bhavishya Purana clearly mentions that an Acharya will come to another country along with his friends, his name will be Mahamad. He will come in the desert land )-i==-=-- -n = |=|= | ==i-+-++ =r|=: :i- r=|- i.|=.||r|| ==i-+-++ (Bhavishya Purana, 3/3/3/5) Shlokas 6,7,8 of this chapter are also related to Muhammad (PBUH). Besides the birth place of the prophet of Islam, other details have also similarity with Kalki Avatar mentioned in the Kalki Purana, which will be discussed later. It would be in order to mention here that lives of several messengers of God have been mentioned in the Bhavishya Purana. A detailed chapter on Islam is also there. This Purana clearly and effectively describes about Muhammad (PBUH). While the word Muhammad has very close identity to the name Mahamad Acharya, the identity related to the Prophet of Islam described therein exactly tallies with the facts, it does not require any explanation. According to Bhavishya Purana, a king from Shall Vahan ( Seven Vehicles) dynasty of Raja Bhoj will reach (Arabia) crossing over the ocean after conquering all around the world. During the same period (elite class) Acharya will see renowned Acharya Mahamad (Muhammad (PBUH)) in the circle of disciples. 12 Bhavishya Purana says : in == :| i.|r||r|= .=||| = : |=+ ==|n|+| =+ -|-|| -|i+=i- ==| ==+ z++ i+=| =| n = +.|+=- || -|-=| =-| ==+ 12. Pratisarga Parve 3, Chapter 3, Part 3, Kalyugitihas Samuchchaya. Hazrat Muhammad and Bharatiya Dharma Grantha 17 ==n = + = ==| +.| i+ -|i+=i-+ zc++ -==|-==n+--| ir =|-=| |= : |=|+ :i- + .||=|= .= -|i+=i- ==| + -+ z:++ Meaning of the above Shlokas is as follows : Our people will be circumcized, they will not keep pigtail on their heads, they will keep beard, they will speak loudly (i.e. call for prayer). They will take both vegetarian and non-vegetarian foods; but will not eat any animal without purifying with the verses of God (they will eat only Halal meat). Thus, according to our faith, our disciples will have the Muslim character and culture. From those very people the religion of faithfuls will flourish and ill founded leligion will be destroyed by my order. All these predictions of Bhavishya Purana are so clear and correct that they perfectly identify with Muhammad (PBUH). Therefore, the identity of Muhammad (PBUH) as the last messenger is clearly manifested. It is beyond from doubt that these Puranas were compiled after arrival of Islam. Vedas and other kind of Puranas existed prior to Islam. Prior information of Sangram Purana Sangram Purana is considered as one of the Puranas. This Purana also predicts advent of the last messenger of God, Muhammad (PBUH). Pandit Dharam Veer Upadhyay writes in his renowned book Antim Ishwardoot 13 : Both Kaag Bhusundi and Garuda served Rama for a long period. They not only learnt his teachings, but preached them among the masses too. Tulsi Dasji has mentioned these teachings in his translation of Sangram Purana in which Shankarji predicted to his son, Shanmukh (having six mouths) regarding the impending religion and Avatar (prophet). Its metrical translation is given as under : =r| = +-|+|- == |r|r + + :) +||, = - =- -||r|r ++ = +- i+== :| = =|+ 13. This book was flrst published in 1927 by National Printing Press, Daryagang, New Delhi. 18 Hazrat Muhammad And Bharatiya Dharma Grantha =r| =| = == =- + -| ++ =|==|i- -|+ + |i- i:r||+ + |+= =- ===| ===|+ ++ = = =- = : =-=| | + i==| + .| -|=| i- -|||++ -= -= = -: =i: :=| =|+ i==| =r|=: +| = r| =|++ -== =|=r =-- i-|r|||+ ==| =|= )ir + -|||++ r = -: i==| | = r| : + - n=| +== == == r| : ++ (==|= +||, ==-:-z, =|-c, +=|=+|:, =|=+|=| -n=|:|=) Pandit Dharmaveer Upadhyay has explained these lines as under : (Tulsi Dasji says) Here, I have discussed the thoughts of Sants, Vedas and Puranas without any partiality. He will come into being in the seventh century Bikrami with the light of all four suns. Whatever might be the circumstances in his rule, he would propagate his religion to all, either with love or by force. He will be accompanied by four Devtas (main associates), with their help the number of his followers will grow large. As long as the exalted teachings (the Holy Quran) will remain on the earth, none would achieve the salvation without this (the Quran) and Mahamad (Muhammad) (PBUH)). Humans, beggars, insects and animals will become obedient to Allah as soon as they would call the name of that fasting person. None will ever be born like him again, (i.e. No prophet will come after him) (PBUH). Tulsi Dasji says that his words would prove to be true 14 . 14. The words given in the brackets are only for explanation. Here another point needs to be clarified, though the Sangram Purana might be counted among the modern version of the Purans, but it is abridged from the ancient Hindu scriptures, as the advent of Muhammad (PBUH) has been clearly described according to other Puranas, Granthas and religious thoughts in the light of earlier proofs. Hence there cannot be any flaw in defining the related facts, because of ancient or modern texts of the Puranas. Hazrat Muhammad and Bharatiya Dharma Grantha 19 KALKI AVATAR AND MUHAMMAD (PBUH) A great scholar of Sanskrit, Dr. Ved Prakash Upadhyay in one of his research articles declares Muhammad (PBUH) as Kalki Avatar. After having comparative study of characteristics of Kalki and Muhammad (PBUH) he has proved that Kalki Avatar has already been descended and he is none, but Muhammad (PBUH). In the foreword of his research article he writes: The extent of expected destruction by nuclear explosions can be compensated by religious unity. It is not wise to have enmity with the crocodile while living in the water. For this very purpose I have done this research work which is the base of religious unity. The supporters of national integration will have no objection on this research work; the objection will arise from narrow minded people and those like frogs living in the well, if they come out of the well and see the world, then their misconception regarding the world will be removed. I am very sure that after studying this research book, not only the Indian society but the entire world will witness a revolution of unity and the quarrels in the name of religion will come to an end. The important points of this research work and the matters from other sources on this topic are presented here. Meaning of Avatar Literal meaning of Avatar is descending to the earth. The word Gods Avatar means birth of a pious soul on the earth to convey the message of God to all. Kalki Avatar has been defined as the last messenger of God. In the context of Gods Avatar the word, s is in possessive case. So it is clear that the person to be descended is related to God. Who is related to God? His (Gods) true devotee might only be the nearest person. Rigveda describes such person as 20 Hazrat Muhammad And Bharatiya Dharma Grantha KIRI. In Hindi, word KIRI means one who praises God and in Arabic it is AHMAD. But isnt that there could be only one person as KIRI or AHMAD to praise God? For every region and period different Avatars were sent, because it was not possible for a single Avatar to benefit the whole world. The Holy Quran says that in every region messengers were sent. The last Kalki Avatar has an exclusive quality. He was not sent for a particular region, but for the entire world. When people follow ill founded religion instead of true religion or distort it according to their desires, then God sends His Avatars or Messengers to guide them in the right direction. Signs of Arrival of the Last Avatar The arrival of Kalki has been anticipated in the situation and time when barbarism will prevail all around. People will indulge in violence, anarchy and lawlessness. Barren trees or trees bearing less fruits, killing and looting others and burying of female offspring just after their birth, worshipping of several gods and goddesses in place of one God, tendency of admiring the trees and stones as god, evil practice under the cover of good deeds and inequality etc. were the common practices when Muhammad (PBUH) was sent. In the beginning of the seventh century the Roman and Persian empires were passing through the worst situation. After the decay of Byzantine empire the whole system of governance was in a state of mess. Due to misdeeds and tyranny of the clergymen, the Christianity was on decline. There prevailed the situation of chaos due to internal conflicts and enmity. At that time, Muhammad (PBUH) was sent. The religion of Islam was far from the conflicts of the Roman empire. This religion (Islam) was destined to overpower the whole world and dispel so many dynasties, rulers and customs etc. like the storm which Hazrat Muhammad and Bharatiya Dharma Grantha 21 clears up the dust from the earth. 15 George Sale writes in the preface of the English translation of the Holy Quran: Priests of the Churches had divided the religion into fragments and peaces, love and virtues had almost vanished. They had forgotten the real religion, instead constant enmity prevailed on account of concepts of the religion, many superstitions had been recognized as religion in the Roman Churches, even idol worshipping was practised very shamelessly. 16 As a result there came into existent three gods instead of one, and Mary was believed to be the mother of god. Amidst this ignorance God sent His last Messenger. The second point of consideration was that the last messenger would come at a time when swords and horses would be used in the battles. Bhagwat Purana described Master of the world having all the eight attributes and powers, riding on the swift horse bestowed by Devatas will destroy evil forces with the sword. 17 Now the era of swords and horses is over. About fourteen hundred years ago swords and horses were used. A century later gun powder had come into form with the mixture of soda and coal. In the present age, tanks and missiles have replaced the horses and swords. Kalkis Place of Advent Kalki Purana and Bhagwat Purana have mentioned the place of advent of Kalki Avatar to a village Shambhal. At this point it is important to consider whether Shambhal is the name of a village or an attribute of a village. According to Dr. Ved Prakash Upadhyay, Shambhal can not be the name of a village, because if Shambhal was specified for a particular village, the exact location of the village would also have been indicated. If any village named as Shambhal 15. Apology for Mohammad, Geofrey Higgins, pg.2. 16. Translation of the Quran by George Sale, preface, pgg. 25-26. 17. .+=|.| ==|=r = : +:-| ==+i-+ i==|.=||:==== .+= =||i-+-++ (Bhagwat Purana, 12/2/19.) 22 Hazrat Muhammad And Bharatiya Dharma Grantha was found in India after discovery, there was no sign of a person born there about fourteen centuries ago as the saviour of the people. It was no fun to conceive birth of an Avatar without noticing any change in the society. Hence it is prudent to consider the word Shambhal as an adjective as to its origin. 1. The word Shambhal is derived from root of Sham (.|= ), i.e. to keep peace which literally means a place of peace and tranquility. 2. The word Shambhal came in into formation with the prefix of Sam (and suffix of Up (+) viz. Samvar (=+). On the principle of using a word in place of the other, the word Shambhal (=--|n) was originated which means one who attracts people towards oneself or by whom some one is chosen. 3. The word Shamwar (.|-+) referred to Nighantu (i=||= ) (1/12/88) is used for the words meant for water. So, the word Shambhal means the place near water. 18 Thus, that very place will be Shambhal which is surrounded by water and full of attraction and a source of peace and tranquility. The land of Avatar is always sacred. Literal meaning of Shambhal is place of peace. In Arabic Makkah is called Darul-Aman which means the house of peace. Makkah has been Muahammads (PBUH) area of activities. Date of Birth Kalki Purana also mentions last Avatars birth. Shloka No. 15, Chapter second of this Purana describes : ;|:.=| .| +n +-|==, =||+ =|i= =||+= + =|- :: .|- + | i+-| r==|==| ++ The woeful humanity will be at peace after his birth, he will be born on 12 th day of the lunar calendar in the harvest season of the spring. An other Shloka mentions that Kalki will be born at Shambhal 18. Kalki Avatar Aur Muhammad Sahab, pg. 30, Author: Dr. Ved Prakash Upadhyay. Hazrat Muhammad and Bharatiya Dharma Grantha 23 in the house of Vishnuyash, a Purohit 19 (priest). Muhammad (PBUH) was born on 12 th Rabi-al-Awwal. Rabi-al- Awwal means: Spring season of joy. Muhammad (PBUH) was born at Makkah. Kalkis fathers name was Vishnuyash; whereas Muhammads fathers name was Abdullah. Vishnuyash and Abdullah are synonyms. Vishnu i.e. God and Yash i.e. servant=Servant of God = Abdullah. Likewise Kalkis mothers name was Sumti (Somvati) which means peace loving and genius. Muhammads (PBUH) mothers name was Amna which also means peace loving. CHARACTERISTICS OF THE LAST AVATAR Kalkis characteristics resemble with the life of Muhammad (PBUH). A comparative study of these specialities is presented here: 1. The Horse Rider and Possessor of Swords It was mentioned earlier that in Bhagwat Purana the last Avatar was described as a horse rider and possessor of swords. He will ride on such a horse which will be swift and bestowed by Devatas. He will destroy the wickeds with his sword. Riding on the horse he will suppress the wickeds with the sword. Muhammad (PBUH) was also bestowed on a horse by the angels named as Burraq. The last messenger (PBUH) ascended to the Miraj (holy journey to the heavens) riding on the same horse at night. The last messenger (PBUH) had the honour of talking to God and was also taken to Baitul Maqdis (Jerusalem) for sacred visit in the same night. Muhammad (PBUH) loved horses very much, he possessed seven horses. Hazrat Anas (R.A.) narrated that he saw Muhammad (PBUH) riding on the horse and a sword was hanging with his neck. 20 He had received nine from among his ancestral property. Zulfiqar and Qaliah 19. .|--|n=|==r=== =|r=|== =r|==+ -|+= i+| =.|= =i-= + |: -| i+=i-++ (-||=+- + ||, ;|:.| ==-|, =|= z, s+| .n| =) 20 . Bukhari Sharif. 24 Hazrat Muhammad And Bharatiya Dharma Grantha were the famous ameng all swords. 2. Eradication of Tyrants One of the outstanding characteristics of Kalki was that he will destroy the power of tyrants. 21 For the sake of religious diffusion and defeating the wickeds, even the Devtas will descend from the heavens to help him. 22 Muhammad (PBUH) defeated the wickeds. He reformed the bandits, looters and other anti social elements, taught them the lesson of humanity and showed them the right path. Muhammad (PBUH) Civilized the peoples of wicked nature and taught them correct way of life, he bestowed lawful rights to women. He strongly condemned all sorts of polytheism and emphasized that Islam was not a new religion; but the ancient one. He was granted the help of angels in defeating the wickeds. God says in the holy Quran: God had already given you the victory at Badr, when you were weak. So, fear God in order that you may be thankful. And when you did say to the believers: It is not sufficient for you that your Lord should support you with three thousand angels sent down (for your help)? Nay, but if you preserve and are pious, and (the enemy) attacks you suddenly, your Lord will help you with five thousand angels sweeping on.. (3:123-125) In Surah Ahzab too Gods aid to Muhammad (PBUH) is described: O you who believe! Remember Gods favour to you when there came against you hosts, and We sent against them a great wind and hosts you could not see, and God is ever Seer of what you do. (33:9) This way God sent His angels and cavalry in support of Muhammad (PBUH) to destroy the tyrants. 3. Protector of the Universe The main word in Bhagwat Purana described for the last Kalki Avatar as a Jagat Pati 23 which means Protector of the Universe. 21 . Bhagwat Purana, 12-2-19. 22 . =|- = = -| + : +| =+| .||+-| -|+ (Kalki Purana, Chapter 2, Shloka 7) 23. Bhagwat Purana, 12 th Askandha, II nd Chapter, 19 th Shloka. Hazrat Muhammad and Bharatiya Dharma Grantha 25 Muhammad (PBUH) was Jagatpati, 24 because he saved the in decline society and protected and guidedit towards the right path. He (PBUH) brought the message of God for human beings. The Holy Quran says: Say (O Muhammad) O people! 1 am sent to you all, as the messenger of God. (7:158). On an other place the Holy Quran says: Blessed is He Who sent down the criterion to His servant, that it may be an admonition to all creatures. (25:1) 4. Adorned with co-operation of Four Brethren According to Kalki Purana the messenger will overcome the Kalki Kali i.e. Satan with the co-operation of four brethren. 25 Muhammad (PBUH) too had destroyed the Satan with the help of four companions, these four companions were: Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A), Hazrat Umar (R.A), Hazrat Uthman (R.A) and Hazrat Ali (R.A). 5. The Last Messenger Kalki was described as the last messenger of the last era. 26 Muhammad (PBUH) had also declared that he was the last messenger. Word Kalki means eater of pomegranates and destroyer of evils as described in Vachaspatyam (+|==+==) and Shabdkalpatru. 24. Expert of Sanskirt grammar Mr. Vaman Shivram Aptay describes the meaning of word Pati (+i-) as the leader too. (see, Sanskirt Hindi Kosh pg. 568, Moti Lal Banarsi Das Publishers, Edition 1989). Thus the meaning of Jagat Pati stands Leader of the Universe. The religion of Islam which Muhammad (PBUH) brought about, although it was existing since the beginning of humanity; but it was completed and overwhelmed by him (PBUH). Quran says : This day I have perfected your religion for you and completed My favour to you, and have chosen for you Islam as religion. (5:3) The Prophet of God (PBUH) gave pre-eminence to the truth in the world, expanded it and persuaded the people to follow the truth and preach it among the masses. Virtues and prosperity were flourished by him (PBUH), moral values and behaviours were perfected. In a Hadith the Prophet (PBUH) said: God has sent me to carry out the nobility of character. (Sharh- us-Sunnah) 25. =- i-| -| | - i-|: + =i=|i= =n-|== + (Kalki Purana, Chapter 2, Shloka 5) 26. Kalki is the last and final Avatar among the chain of twenty four Avatars of the Bhagwat Purana. (Bhagwat Purana, 1 -3-25) 26 Hazrat Muhammad And Bharatiya Dharma Grantha (.|:=-+-=) Muhammad (PBUH) also used to eat pomegranates and dates and destroyed polytheism and infidelity practised since long. 27 6. Precept and Departure towards North Kalki will go towards the hills after his birth and will gain knowledge from Parshuram. Later on he will go towards north and come back again. Muhammad (PBUH) too went towards hills after a while of his birth and there he gained the knowledge of God through Gabriel. Afterwards he left for Madinah in the north and again came back to south and conquered his native land Makkah. Puranas also mention the same regarding Kalki. 7. Endowed with Eight Gains and Attributes In Bhagwat Purana, Skandha 12, Chapter 2, Kalki Avatar has been described as = .+= = ||i-+- (endowed with eight divine attributes). These eight attributes were mentioned in Mahabharata too which are as under : 1. He will be a great scholar. 2. He will belong to the topmost lineage. 3. He will be controller of self. 4. He will be scholar of divine knowledge. 5. He will be brave and courageous. 6. He will be man of few words. 7. He will be generous. 8. He will be grateful. 28 Now we will serially compare these attributes with those of Muhammad (PBUH) who was holding the high position of knowledge. He had the wisdom of reaching out to the truth. He described so many things regarding past and future which perfectly proved to be 27. Kalki Avatar Aur Muhammad Sahab, pg. 41. zs. =| = || + =| :|+=i-- + n| = =| -= = := - =+ +|==.=|=r -||i|-| = :|= =||.|i+- + -n-| =++ (Mahabharat, 5/35/52) Hazrat Muhammad and Bharatiya Dharma Grantha 27 true after comparing with the facts thrown out with due research. It has been mentioned earlier that Muhammad (PBUH) had predicted the defeat of Romans and their subsequent victory. There were so many examples of his foresightedness that proved his unparalleled ability and knowledge. Muhammad (PBUH) was born in 571 A.D. in the noble family of Banu Hashim of the Quraish tribe which was honourable among the Arabs and traditional custodian of the Kabah. (House of God) Muhammad (PBUH) was also blessed with the divine attribute of resisting and controlling of the self. He was kind, generous, controller of self desires and far from being self-praising. 29 He (PBUH) was Shrutigyani ( i-n|=|) too, i.e. he possessed the knowledge of revelation. Shruti means that who received Gods message and heard by Rishies. An angel named Gabriel used to descend for revelation of Gods message. Lane Pool writes in his book Introduction; Speeches of Muhammad (PBUH) that the revelation of Gods words to Muhammad (PBUH) through the angel is undoubtedly true. Sir William Muir also writes that he (PBUH) was the Prophet and representative of God. 30 Courage and bravery was the fifth among the eight attributes.The Prophet of God (PBUH) was the most courageous. Describing his (PBUH) outstanding courage Dr. Ved Prakash Upadhyay has mentioned an event which is as follows : Muhammad (PBUH) met a wrestler named Rukana who belonged to Quraish and was alone in a cave. He (PBUH) asked him the reason of not believing in and fearing God. In response the wrestler demanded clear proof of the true faith. Then Muhammad (PBUH) said, You are very brave, would you embrace Islam if I defeat you in the wrestling? He replied in affirmation. Then Muhammad (PBUH) defeated him in wrestling. Allama Qazi Salman Mansoorpuri writes in 29. Modesty and kindliness, patience, self denial had riveted the affections of all around him. Life of Muhammad, pg. 525 by Sir W. Muir. 30. He was now the Servant, the Prophet, the Vicegerent of God. 28 Hazrat Muhammad And Bharatiya Dharma Grantha his book Rahmatullil-Alameen on the life of Muhammad (PBUH) under the chapter Ash-Shifa on page No. 64 that the prophet (PBUH) defeated him three times but, even so, he did not believe in Muhammad (PBUH) as the messenger and embraced faith in God. The quality of taciturn was a special feature out of eight attributes. The Prophet of God was a man of few words. Mostly he kept quiet, but whatever he spoke it was so effective that people would never forget his words. 31 Offering alms and charity used to be an outstanding quality of greatmen. Muhammad (PBUH) never kept himself behind in offering charity and gifts. Because of this there was always crowd of poor people at his home. No one ever returned disappointed from his door. Muhammad (PBUH) was grateful by nature, he never forgot any ones obligation. His words of grace for Ansars are excellent proof of his gratitude. 32 Thus it is proved that Muhammad (PBUH) possessed all the eight divine attributes. 8. Flow of Fragrance from the Body It was predicted in Bhagwat Purana that a unique fragrance will flow from the body of Kalki that will purify and rejoice the hearts of people. Fragrance of his body dissolving in the air will cause peoples hearts to be cleaned and scented. 33 According to Shimail-e-Tirmizi the fragrance of Muhammads (PBUH) body was so famous, whomsoever the prophet shook hands, his hands remained scented all day. 34 Once Umm-e-Sulait (R.A) collected the sweat from the Prophets 31. Introduction: The speeches of Muhammad, pg. 24 by Lane Pool. 32. Ahsus-Seer, pg. 343. ss. | - || -|i+=i-- ==| i= i+.|:|i= + + +|= : +| =|=i- + ==-||i=n=+ .||= + (Bhagwat Purana, Askandha 12, Chapter 2, Shloka 21) s1. Shimail-e-Tirmizi, translated by Maulana Muhammad Zakaria, pg. 208. Hazrat Muhammad and Bharatiya Dharma Grantha 29 holy body. When the Prophet (PBUH) asked the reason for collecting his sweat, she replied that she would mix it with other perfumes because it was the best of all. 9. Unique Splendour of the Holy Face Kalki will acquire unique splendour and beauty. 35 According to a Hadith of Bukhari Sharif, Muhammad (PBUH) was the most handsome, ideal and brave among all human beings. 36 Sir William Muir has also described Muhammad (PBUH) as the most handsome, brave and generous. 37 10. Preacher of the Divine Revelation Dr. Ved Prakash Upadhyay writes in his book Kalki Avatar Aur Muhammad Sahab on pages 50 and 51 About Kalki it is well-known in Bharat (India) that the religion he will establish will be Vedic Dharma and the teachings rendered by him will be divine. It is very clear that the Holy Quran presented by Muhammad (PBUH) was the words of God, even though stubborn people may not accept it. The driving force of good moral behaviour, etiquettes, love, kindness and obligation which the Holy Quran contains is also mentioned in the Vedas. The Holy Quran condemns idol worshipping and renders the teaching of monotheism, mutual love and brotherhood. The Vedas proclaim Aikam Satya (The truth is only one) and high spirit of universal brotherhood. The Vedas enjoin for prayer of one God and according to the teachings of the Holy Quran the Muslims must perform Namaz (prayer) five times a day, whereas people in Brahmin community are seldom seen offering Trikaal Sandhya. It would be appropriate to clarify the fact that there are so many similarities of teachings between the Vedas and the Quran. For ss. i+=-=|.| =| -|| =| r= =|+ i-==i-+ = +in ==:| :== = =| i=.|| i=ri==i-++ (Bhagwat Purana. Askandha 12. Chapter 2, Shloka 20) sc. Jamaul Fawaid, pg. 178, narrated by Hazrat Anas (R.A) s:. He was says an admiring follower, the handsomest and bravest, the bright faced and most generous of men, pg. 523, The life of Mohammad. 30 Hazrat Muhammad And Bharatiya Dharma Grantha example, the Vedas, Geeta and Smrities enjoin for prayer of only one God and to seek forgiveness and repentence for ones evil deeds from the God. The Holy Quran says: Say (to them, O Muhammad!) I am only a mortal like you. It is inspired in me that your God is One God, therefore take the straight path to Him and seek forgiveness of Him. (41:6) Dr. Upadhyay says that he is extremely amazed at noticing so many extraordinary similarities between Kalki and Muhammad (PBUH) for whom the Indian people have been waiting for, has already arrived and he is no other than Muhammad Sahab. 38 38. Kalki Avatar Aur Muhammad Sahab, pg. 59. Hazrat Muhammad and Bharatiya Dharma Grantha 31 DESCRIPTION OF MUHAMMAD (PBUH) IN UPNISHADS TOO Description of Muhammad (PBUH) and Islam is also found in Upnishads at several places. In the second part of Hindi Encyclopaedia edited by Nagendra Nath Basu, the Shlokas of Upnishads related to Muhammad (PBUH) and Islam have been quoted, of which some important Shlokas and their meanings are presented here in order to keep the readers acquainted with the facts : ==|-n| :-n i=||+=|| i:=|i= |-|+ :-n-n +=|| |=| +=::+ r=|i=|| :-n| :-n-n :-n| +=|| i=|=-===|=++ ++ r| -|i=-: | r| -|i=-: =r|= i-: |+ -n| = += +| =r=|| -n|=++ z++ -n| =n =r|=: ==== -n| -n|=++ s++ (-n|+i=|:, -s) Ihat is to say, This Devatas name is ALLAH. He is One. Mitra, Varun etc. are His attributes. In fact Allah is Varan Who is the Lord of all creatures. Friends! accept Allah as your deity. He is Varun and sets right the works of all peoples like a friend. He is Inder, the great Inder. Allah is the greatest, best of all, the most perfect and the holiest. Muhammad (PBUH) is the greatest messenger of Allah. Allah is the beginning, the end, the Cherisher of the whole universe. All good deeds are only for the sake of Allah. In fact God alone has created the sun, the moon and the stars. From the above quotation it is undoubtedly clear that Allah alone is the Master of all powers and Muhammad (PBUH) is His messenger and prophet. The other Shlokas of this Upnishad also support the description 32 Hazrat Muhammad And Bharatiya Dharma Grantha regarding Islam and Muhammad (PBUH). This Upnishad further says: |:-n| == ====+ -n== i=r||:==++ 1++ n| =n= r- r+| -n| == =-: =+=-|||++ s++ -n| =|||| =+ i:=| :-:|= ++ =|=| +=--i-||++ c++ -n +i|=| --i-n i+.+=+=++ :++ :-n|== :-n|== :-n| :-n-ni- :-n-n|++ s++ |= -n| :-n-n| =|i: =+=+|= |+| .=|=| rr| ==|= +.|= i=,|= =n+|= := += += ==++ +++ ==r|i|| - r| -n| =n =r=:==== -n| -n|= :-n-ni- :-n-n|++ +++ :i- -n|+i=|: (-n|+i=|:, 1-+) Meaning , God sent all the messengers and created the sun, the moon and the stars. He sent all the messengers and created the sky. God created the universe. God is great. None is worthy to be worshipped except Him. O adorer! say that none is worthy of worship except Him. Allah exists since very beginning, He is the Cherisher of the whole universe. He is the dispeller of all evils and calamities. Muhammad (PBUH) is the messenger of God, Allah is the Cherisher of this universe. So, proclaim that Allah is One and none is worthy of worship except Him. 39 39. A very few of Arya Samaj scholars do not consider Allopnishad as Upnishads and thus they negate it, although they have no congent reasons. Due to this, most of the Hindu scholars and intellectuals pay no heed to the opponents. Geeta Press (Gorakhpur) is the foremost publication known as the authentic centre of the Hindi religious publications. Its publication KALYAN (Hindi Magazine) is considered to be very authentic. In its special issue Upnishadank a list of 220 Upnishads has been given in which Allopnishad is described on No. 15. On 14 th No. is Amat Bindupnishad and Avdhot Upnishad (poetry) has been placed on 16 th No. Dr. Ved Prakash Upadhyay has also acknowledged Allopnishad as an authentic Upnishad. See, Vedic Sahitya Ek Vivechan, Pradeep Prakashan, pg. 101, Edition 1989. Hazrat Muhammad and Bharatiya Dharma Grantha 33 TEACHING OF PRANNATHI (RRANAMI) SECT Pran Nathi sect of the Vaishnavas among the Hindus is significantly important. Mahamati Pran Nath was its founder. His birth name was Mehraj Thakur. He was born in the year 1618 at Jam Nagar town of Gujarat. He rendered the teaching of monotheism to the people and stressed upon worshipping and praying to one Nirakaar (formless) God. He supported the concept of prophethood and acknowledged it. Pran Nathji says : + = =r + =-=, + )= =r= : + r|-= viz So many messengers have been mentioned as great in the religious scriptures, but the chain of prophethood was sealed on Muhammad Sahab. The prophet Muhammad (PBUH) became the last messenger. 40 In another place Pran Nathji writes : = n |+ =| -= +, n = | +=|=+ |) = = =|, : r|| == + r=|=++ viz, (God said:) My Prophet will come to you with My command. He will give you some signs to identify My heavens in all respect, after coming in the world. 41 40. Marfat Sagar, pg. 39, Shri Pran Nath Mission, New Delhi. 41. Marfat Sagar, pg. 19, Shri Pran Nath Mission, New Delhi. 34 Hazrat Muhammad And Bharatiya Dharma Grantha MUHAMMAD (PBUH) AND BUDHIST SCRIPTURES The Last Buddha Maitreya and Muhammad (PBUH) Prediction regarding the advent of last Buddha Maitreya in Budhist scriptures proves to be none, but Muhammad (PBUH). Buddha is a term used in the Budhist religion which means religious leader. At the time of his death Gautam Buddha told his dear disciple Ananda : Nanada ! In this world, 1 am neither the first nor the last Buddha. An other Buddha will come in this world at a certain time to render the teachings of truth and righteousness. He will have pure heart and soul. His heart will be pure with full of knowledge and wisdom and he will be the mentor and leader of the people. As I have taught the world the perpetual truth, similarly he will also render the teachings of righteousness to the world. He will show the world such a way of life which will be right as well as perfect. Nanda! His name will be Maitreya. 42 Buddha means wise and learned. Buddhas are human beings, not Devtas etc. Maitreya means kind and merciful. Resemblance of Maitreya with Muhammad (PBUH) It is natural that the last Buddha Maitreya would have all the features of Buddha. Important features of Buddha were as follows : 1. He will be prosperous and rich. 2. He will have progeny. 3. He will lead married life and possess authority. 4. He will complete his natural life. 43 5. He will do his work himself. 44 42. Gospel of Buddha, by Carus. pg. 217. 43. Warren, pg. 79. 44. The Dhammapada, SBE, Vol. X, pg. 67. Hazrat Muhammad and Bharatiya Dharma Grantha 35 6. Buddhas are only preachers of the religion. 45 7. When the Buddha keeps in seclusion, God sends angels and demons in the form of his companions. 46 8. There lives only one Buddha in the world at a time. 47 9. The followers of Buddha are sincere and firm whom no one can totter from their way. 48 10. No human being will be his teacher. 49 11. Every Buddha informs about his preceding Buddha and warns his followers against Maar. 50 Maar means vicious and wrathful, it is called Satan. 12. In contrast to ordinary human beings Buddhas neck bones were too strong that compelled them to revolve their whole body like elephant while turning their necks. The last Buddha Maitrey has more features besides these characteristics. Maitreya has also been described as very kind and organizer of gathering under the knowledge tree. Buddha was enlightened under this tree. Dr. Ved Prakash Upadhyay has proved that all these features were found in the life of Muhammad (PBUH) and the last Buddha Matreya is none, but Muhammad (PBUH). Finding of Dr. Upadhyay on this subject is presented here intact : The Holy Quran mentions regarding treasure and bounty endowed to Muhammad (PBUH). Did He not find you destitute and enrich (you)? (Quran, 93:8) 45. The Tathagatas are only preachers. (The Dhammapada, SBE, Vol. X, pg. 67). 46. Saddharma-Pundrika, SBE, Vol. XXI, pg. 225. 47. The life and teachings of Buddha, Anagarika Dhammapada, pg. 84. 48. Dhammapada, SBE, Vol. X, pg. 67. 49. Romantic History of Buddha by Beal, pg.241. 50. Dhammapada, SBE, Vol. XI, pg. 64. 36 Hazrat Muhammad And Bharatiya Dharma Grantha Much before the advent of prophethood, Muhammad (PBUH) had been a wealthy person. He had so many horses. He used a famous she camel AL-QASWAH, riding on the same he migrated from Makkah to Madinah. Besides this he (PBUH) had twenty other she camels which were sufficient to provide milk for his family as well as guests. She camels milk was the staple food of Muhammad (PBUH) and his family members. He owned seven she goats too that were source of milk. Muhammad (PBUH) did not possess buffaloes for milk, because buffaloes are not found in the Arab region. 51 He (PBUH) owned seven orchards of dates which he donated for the cause of religion. Muhammad (PBUH) owned three plots of land consisting of several Bighas. He also owned several wells. Be it known that it was considered great asset to own a well in Arab region, because it is a desert land. Muhammad (PBUH) had twelve wives, four daughters and three sons. Having wife and progeny is the second characteristic of the Buddhas features. Prior to Muhammad (PBUH) this feature was scarcely found in Indian Buddhas, but Muhammad (PBUH) had this feature twelve times more. 52 Muhammad (PBUH) was also a ruler. In his life time he defeated several great emperors and ruled over them. Even after becoming the greatest ruler of Arabia he preferred simple food like before. 53 Muhammad (PBUH) lived to his full natural life, neither he died at early age nor was assassinated by any one. Muhammad (PBUH) used to do his personal work by himself. He devoted his complete life in preaching the religion. A great many historians have also endorsed his preaching position. 54 Muhammad (PBUH) also corroborated about his preceding 51. Life of Mahomet, Sir William Muir, pgg. 545-554, (Cambridge Edition) 52. Life of Mahomet, Sir William Muir, pgg. 545-554, (Cambridge Edition) 53. The fare of the desert seemed most congenial to him, even when he was sovereign of Arabia. The speeches and table talk of the Prophet Mohammad, by Lane Poole. 54. Mohammad and Mohammadanism, by Bosworth Smith, pg. 98. Hazrat Muhammad and Bharatiya Dharma Grantha 37 messengers, the entire Holy Quran corroborates this fact. For example, second surah of the Holy Qraan mentions: Say (O Muslims) : We believe in God and that which revealed to us and that which was revealed to Abraham and Ishmael, and Isaac, and Jacob, and the Tribes, and that which Moses and Jesus received, and that which the Prophets received from their Lord. We make no distinction between any of them, and to Him we have surrendered (as Muslims). (2:136) Muhammad (PBUH) repeatedly warned his followers against the temptations of Satan. It is mentioned in the Holy Quran to save oneself from the Satan: About the (evil one) it is decreed that whoever turns to him (Satan) for friendship, he will lead him to the path astray, and he will guide him to the Penalty of the Fire. (22:4) The followers of Muhammad (PBUH) never deviated or gone astray from the path shown by him (PBUH); but adhered firmly and sincerely to the bond of his friendship. Muhammads (PBUH) followers never betrayed him till their last breath, no matter whatever difficulties they had to face. At the time, when Muhammad (PBUH) was the Buddha, there was no other Buddha in any part of the world. The time when Muhammad (PBUH) became the Buddha, social and economic condition of the world was absolutely wretched. No worldly human being was the teacher of Muhammad (PBUH), he was not evena literate so he is also called UMMI. The Holy Quran is the collection of verses revealed by God into the heart of Muhammad (PBUH). For every Buddha a knowledge tree is a must. For some Buddha it might be a wild tree, for some it might be a banyan tree, and for some it might be a tree described as knowledge tree. The knowledge tree described for Buddha is a tree of hard and heavy wood. 55 For Muhammad (PBUH) there was a hard and heavy wood-tree 55. According to some of the modern Budhist scholars the Bo-tree of the Buddha Maitreya is the Iron wood-tree (Mohammad in the Budhist scriptures, pg. 64.) 38 Hazrat Muhammad And Bharatiya Dharma Grantha at Hudaibiya considered as the knowledge tree under which Muhammad (PBUH) had organized a meeting. Maitreya means full of mercy spirit. A Buddhist has defined the meaning of Maitreya as Mercy in a column of Leader on page 7, dated 16 October 1930. Muhammad (PBUH) was full of mercy spirit. Hence he was called RAHMATULLIL-ALAMEEN, 56 which means Merciful towards the whole universe. (Narashansa Aur Antim Rishi, pgg. 54-58) The knowledge tree of the heavens is spread over a very large area. It is said that the Buddha stared at the knowledge tree. Muhammad (PBUH) had also seen a tree in the heavens which was situated at the right side of Gods throne. It was spread over a vast area that a horse rider could not cross its shade even in hundred years. 57 Muhammad (PBUH) had also stared at the heaven tree. Regarding Maitreya it has also been described that while turning to any side he will revolve his whole body. Muhammad (PBUH) also used to revolve his whole body while looking towards his friends. 58 Thus, it is proved that the predicted Maitreya in the Budhist scriptures is none other than Muhammad (PBUH). 56. The Holy Quran 21:107 57. In Paradise there is a tree (such) that a rider can not cross its shade even in a hundred years. (Muhammad in the Budhist Scriptures, pg. 79) 58. If he turned in conversation towards a friend he turned not only partially but with his full face and whole body. (The Life if Mahomet, by William Muir, pgg. 511-512). Hazrat Muhammad and Bharatiya Dharma Grantha 39 JAINISM AND MUHAMMAD (PBUH) Dr. P. H. Chaubey writes : I believe Muhammad (PBUH) as Kalki Avatar. In the Puranas this Avatar (messenger) has been mentioned. It has been described that Kalki Avatar will come after Buddha Avatar who will be born in a town known as Shambhal in the family of a priest. He will ride a horse and use swords as weapon. He will manifest and spread his true religion widely to the earth. (For details, see Kalki Purana). The authors of Jain scriptures have also described Kalki Avatar and accepted his period of advent after one thousand years ofNIRVANA (demise) of Mahavira Swami. The year of death of Mahavira Swami was considered about 571 B.C. Thus Kalki Avatar was born after one thousand years. The year of Muhammads (PBUH) birth is around the same period as of Kalki Avatars arrival. The other features and characteristics of Kalki Avatar were very similar to that of Muhammad (PBUH). A renowned Jain writer in his book Harivansha Purana writes that Shak Raja was born after 605 years and 5 months of Mahaviras demise and Kalki Avatar was born after 231 years rule of Gupta Samvat. The following Shloka reflects this as: = -|=| =.- ;==+ )= i+ .|.= +|| i| =|ni+: i-|=:|r-=++ 1+++ i;+|i .| : +|- =i-=|=== |=-|+ --|.i=-==| |=| ==|i:-:+=i=|-++ 1+z++ (i=== = + -, ri+ .| +|| . c+) An other Jain writer, Gunbhadra writes in Uttar Purana that Kalki Raj was born after one thousand years of Mahaviras demise. (Indian Antiquary, Vol. XV, pg. 143) The third Jain writer, Nemichandra in his book Trilok Sagar writes: Kalki Raj was born after 605 years and 5 months of Shak Rajs demise as well as after 394 years and 7 months after the Shak 40 Hazrat Muhammad And Bharatiya Dharma Grantha period. This books reference was as under: +|==== +== +| =|==: =i== +| i|+: :| + ==|=| =| =i-= =-|+i-= =ir+ ===|= ++ (i|n| ==|=, + . sz) Thus it appears that Muhammad (PBUH) was the same as to whom the religious leaders have predicted. In fact the public follows the rules and regulations set by its ruler; but as soon as his regime ends, the public is bound to obey the rules of the new ruler. Just like that, till the period of a leader, prophet or a messenger exists, his commands and teachings expand and practised ; but as soon as his teachings are distorted and altered, God sends an other messenger to rule over the people. From this point of view, today we are in the regime and authority of the last prophet Muhammad (PBUH) or the last Avatar Kalki, and his regime will exist till the day of Resurrection which has been proved by the Puranas, the Quran and other holy scriptures. Hence, it is but obvious for us to remain only under the rule of the last messenger, Muhammad (PBUH) and follow his commands and teachings from both spiritual and practical point of view through which we may succeed in this world as well as the world Hereafter. Therefore, by following the teachings of last messenger, Kalki Avatar (Muhammad (0PBUH)) we can pay our true respect to him that will be the real presentation of tribute to him (PBUH). This shall be the only right way of surrendering before God. 59 59. The Monthly Kanti New Delhi-25, pgg. 33-34, July 1997 Composed by: Shahid Ilyas Email: ilyasjameel@gmail.com