The Legend of the Bronze Dragon
In the ancient annals of
Niranjan folklore, the legend of
Sarthak, the bronze dragon, is a tale of wisdom, justice, and the protection of the virtuous.
Sarthak is depicted as a mighty and majestic dragon with shimmering scales of bronze, said to have roamed the skies and lands of a distant realm in times long past.
According to the legend,
Sarthak was not merely a creature of physical strength, but also possessed great intelligence and a profound understanding of morality. It is said that the dragon had the ability to discern the intentions of mortals, particularly regarding their pursuit of wealth and material gain.
Sarthak's legend tells of a time when greed and corruption plagued the land, and many sought to amass riches at the expense of others. He would descend from the heavens, his presence heralded by the glint of his bronze scales catching the sunlight, to confront those who sought to use their wealth for selfish and malevolent purposes. The dragon would confront these individuals with a stern gaze and a voice that rumbled like thunder, warning them of the consequences of their actions. Those who persisted in their wicked deeds would find their ill-gotten gains mysteriously disappearing, as if spirited away by some unseen force.
However,
Sarthak was not merely a punisher of the wicked; it was also a protector of the righteous. The legend tells of humble villagers and noble souls who, upon renouncing their ties to material wealth and embracing a life of virtue and generosity, would find themselves under the dragon's benevolent gaze. One of these individuals was named
Mohan, the first Master who created and completed the
Tansaku , thus dedicating his life to the teachings of Sarthak and founded the
Temple of Mohan .
The Four Tenants of the Tansaku
The Trial of Salvation - the monks of Mohan are expected to defend the helpless and conquer those who would oppress and destroy.
The Trial of Pontification - The act of relinquishing one's ties to the material plane is not only believed to be a spiritual truth for the monks of Mohan, but believed to serve all in achieving enlightenment and vanquishing the darkness in the souls of the many.
The Trial of Revelation - Before one can achieve the title of Master, they must first recieve a spiritual message from one of the former incarnations of the Sadhu or even Sarthak himself.
The Trial of the Initiate - It is believed that for one to achieve enlightenment, they must also become a teacher and mentor. Therefore, finding new recruits and educating them in the teachings of Mohan and the spiritual state of ramsana is the final trial to becoming a Master.
