Guided by Sadguru’s Grace
Advocate Shri P. K. Nair
A Life Blessed by Bhagavan Nityananda
Advocate P K Nair waving a fan to Bhagavan Nityananda
Among the many devotees who were drawn to the Lotus Feet of Sadguru Bhagavan Nityananda, Shri P. K. Nair occupies a special place. An advocate from Kerala, he belonged to that generation of educated householders who found in Bhagavan not merely a saint to be revered but the living embodiment of Divine Wisdom and Grace.
Though residing far away in Kerala and later in Mumbai, Shri P. K. Nair maintained a close and devoted relationship with Bhagavan for nearly twelve years. His devotion was expressed not through outward display but through steadfast service, obedience, and unwavering faith in the Guru’s words.
Drawn to Ganeshpuri
During the years of Bhagavan’s physical presence, Shri P. K. Nair would travel regularly to Ganeshpuri on weekends. His routine rarely varied. Early on Saturday morning, he would leave his residence at Matunga and journey to Ganeshpuri, returning only late on Sunday evening. Such frequent visits, maintained over many years, enabled him to perform personal seva and witness numerous incidents that revealed Bhagavan’s extraordinary compassion and omniscience.
Being educated and proficient in reading and writing, Shri P. K. Nair often assisted in reading letters received from devotees addressed to Bhagavan. Through this service, he came into close contact with the daily life of the Ashram and the endless stream of devotees who sought Bhagavan’s blessings and guidance.
The Marriage Arranged by the Guru
As the years passed, Shri P. K. Nair remained unmarried. Though deeply devoted to Bhagavan, he naturally desired a companion with whom to share his life. One particular alliance had approached the family, but when the horoscopes of the bride and bridegroom were examined by the family astrologer, he opined that the horoscopes did not match and they should not go forward with the marriage. The horoscopes of the prospective bride and groom were examined by several astrologers, all of whom unanimously declared the match unsuitable.
Parents of the bride. Father served in the British Army
Advocate P K Nair & Mrs Nair. The picture on the right is that of his parents. The Father was the Patil of Pulicode Village, where P K Nair, as a child, first saw Bhagavan on a mango tree.
When this was reported to Bhagavan, He paid no attention to the charts themselves. Instead, He pointed out a particular astrological factor that neutralised the negative indications identified by the astrologers. When His observation was conveyed back to Kerala, the astrologers re-examined the charts and were astonished to discover that Bhagavan was correct. They admitted having overlooked the crucial factor.
The marriage subsequently took place and proved to be a blessed union, demonstrating once again that the Guru sees beyond the limitations of ordinary knowledge.
The marriage was duly celebrated, and the bridegroom’s party set out on their return journey. Then an unusual event occurred. Though it was not the monsoon season, rain suddenly fell as the newly married couple and their party were arriving.
Those who witnessed the occurrence regarded it as extraordinary, for there was no apparent reason for rain at that time of the year.
When the incident was later reported to Bhagavan Nityananda, He remarked with characteristic simplicity, “It is a sign of auspiciousness when it rained.”
For the devotees, Bhagavan’s words transformed what might have been dismissed as a chance occurrence into a divine benediction upon the marriage. The unexpected shower was understood as a sign of grace, blessing the union that Bhagavan Himself had brought about through His unseen guidance.
Thus, from the first expression of Shri P. K. Nair’s desire to marry, to the providential alliance that came for him, the resolution of the horoscope difficulties, and finally the auspicious rainfall on the wedding day, every step bore the unmistakable imprint of the Guru’s loving intervention.
The Gift of the Sacred Padukas
Among the treasured possessions preserved by the Nair family is a pair of padukas personally used and gifted by Bhagavan Nityananda.
For many years, Shri P. K. Nair had witnessed devotees bringing padukas to Ganeshpuri to receive Bhagavan’s blessings. He, too, cherished the desire to possess a pair sanctified by Bhagavan’s touch. Yet out of reverence and hesitation, he never found the courage to ask.
Bhagavan, however, knew the unspoken longing in His devotee’s heart.
One evening, while Shri P. K. Nair was seated with Bhagavan at Kailash Ashram, Bhagavan unexpectedly rose and entered one of the rooms. When He emerged, He was wearing a pair of padukas and carrying a torchlight. Handing the torch to Shri P. K. Nair, He instructed him to follow.
Shree Krishna Temple’s doorstep, where the Padukas came to P K Nair
Together they walked toward the Krishna Temple situated behind the area where the Samadhi Mandir now stands. Upon reaching the temple, Bhagavan removed the padukas at the entrance and went inside. He then instructed Shri P. K. Nair to shine the torchlight upon a bell that required adjustment. After fixing the bell, Bhagavan immediately began walking back toward Kailash barefoot, leaving the padukas behind.
Realising this, Shri P. K. Nair called out respectfully, reminding Bhagavan that His padukas had been left at the temple entrance.
Bhagavan turned and simply replied, “Keep them.”
In that moment, the devotee understood that Bhagavan had fulfilled a desire he had never voiced. The sacred padukas remained in the family thereafter as a priceless reminder of the Guru’s love and omniscience.
Obedience Above Worldly Advancement
P K Nair reading Narayaneeyam
At one point in his professional career, Shri P. K. Nair was offered the position of Magistrate. For any lawyer, such an appointment would have represented prestige, authority, and advancement.
Before making a decision, he sought Bhagavan’s guidance.
Bhagavan instructed him not to accept the offer.
Though the opportunity was attractive and would have elevated his professional standing, Shri P. K. Nair obeyed without hesitation. He declined the appointment solely because it was contrary to Bhagavan’s wish.
This incident reveals the depth of his surrender. For him, the Guru’s command carried greater weight than worldly success or personal ambition.
Blessings Upon the Family
Kuttikrishna, elder son of P K Nair
Bhagavan’s grace extended not only to Shri P. K. Nair but also to his family.
His elder son was named Kuttikrishna by Bhagavan Himself. Later, on the sacred occasion of Mahashivaratri, 13 February 1961, Bhagavan bestowed the name “Shankar” upon another son. That child would later become Shri Shankar Nair, who lovingly preserved and narrated these precious memories of his father’s association with Bhagavan.
Shankar Nair, son of P K Nair
Thus the bond between the Guru and the family extended across generations.
(Left picture: Indubhai Parik (later became the Chairman of the Trust), Babanna Shetty (bare chested), P K Nair behind him, Swami Janananda, Kuttiram Swami, Swami Muktananda, Mabala Swami)
(Right picture: Indubhai Parikh, P K Nair (bare-chested). Opposite to Indubhai, Shri Gyanchand)
A Devotee Remembered
The life of Advocate Shri P. K. Nair illustrates the path of simple yet unwavering devotion. He was neither a renunciate nor a public spiritual figure. He was a householder, a professional man, and a servant of the Guru.
His life demonstrates that the Guru’s grace is not measured by outward prominence but by sincerity, obedience, and faith. Whether arranging a marriage, fulfilling an unspoken wish, guiding an important life decision, or blessing future generations, Bhagavan Nityananda watched over His devotee with boundless compassion.
The sacred padukas preserved by the family, the names bestowed upon his children, and the many memories passed down by Shri Shankar Nair stand today as enduring testimonies to the extraordinary relationship between Bhagavan Nityananda and one of His devoted children, Advocate Shri P. K. Nair.
P. K. Nair, passed away on 30th August, 1988.
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Real devotee & staunch faith in Baba who refused his promotion on Baba''s advice.. 🌺👣🌺
Thank you Nirmalaji. We got Him because of such devotees. Jai Nityananda Swami
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I had the grace of bhagawan to be drawn one night to your home which houses the sacred samadhi sthalas of guru Gorakhnath and guru matsyendranath opp the vajreshwari temple. I had no clue about what was to unfold and walked in to the sacred edifice to take darshan of the samadhis and the olace where bhagavan resided first when he reaches ganeshpuri. . It was beyond 8 pm and there was a very old caretaker. He came over and when we asked him about the place he told us about bhagawan and the samadhis and then he asked if we had time. I said yes. He then took us around the lime washed stone walls of the house and started showing one pattern after the other right from dashavataras to shankara devi amongst others. It is a night i can never forget . I never could get around to going there again in the last 18 years but it was as if bhagawan pulled us there in preparation of the storm that would set in later in our life.
Dear Ram Subramaniji,
Many thanks for sharing your experiences during your visit to Shree Nath Mandir at Vajreshwari, which is located within our ancestral property.
Yes, we had a caretaker who served the Nath Mandir for many years. He was appointed to look after the Mandir and lived in the room attached to it. Over the years, he became deeply connected to the place. He would examine each stone used in the construction of the Mandir with great attention and claimed to perceive various forms of deities within them.
One day, he personally showed me the different divine forms he had identified on the stones of the walls. His observations were indeed impressive and, in many cases, quite convincing. Since our primary focus was always Bhagavan Nityananda and His sacred Padukas, we did not attach great importance to these findings, though we certainly acknowledged them. Even so, there are several images that can be associated with different forms of God, including Hanuman, Krishna, Sheshashayi Vishnu, the Dashavatara, and others.
Your message reminded me of my own visit when he enthusiastically called me to examine these discoveries. Sadly, he passed away a few years ago. Since then, we have not been successful in finding someone with the same level of dedication to care for the Mandir full-time. As a result, the Nath Mandir is now kept open only during limited hours, and devotees no longer enjoy the unrestricted access to Darshan that was available during his time.
This sacred place was greatly glorified by Bhagavan Nityananda Himself. Bhagavan revealed that the two Samadhis enshrined there belong to Shree Machendranath (on the right) and Shree Gorakshanath (on the left). At the center are the Padukas, which are in fact impressions of Bhagavan's palms made in sandalwood paste.
Bhagavan instructed our family that no one should enter the Mandir after sunset, as Shree Vajreshwari Devi, accompanied by her divine retinue, visits Shree Machendranath and Shree Gorakshanath during those hours. Bhagavan even mentioned that they often engage in a game of Chaturanga (chess). We were therefore strictly forbidden from venturing there after dark.
Bhagavan also stated that those who undertake sincere spiritual practice at this sacred site receive the guidance and blessings of Shree Nath Himself. For this reason, the place has long been regarded as especially conducive to Sadhana.
Thank you once again for sharing your reflections and for bringing back these cherished memories.
With warm regards,
Gopalkrishna