Birth And Education of Tenali RamalingaA Saint passing by, one day watched Ramalinga closely and could identify the ‘celestial spark’ shining from within him. The Saint, as he was in the devotional path, also recognised the inherent qualities of command and intelligence interlaced in Ramalinga. The Saint called Ramalinga by name and asked him to accompany to a place. With the natural quality of fearlessness, Ramalinga accepted the invitation without even asking, “where to?" The Saint and Ramalinga walked little away from the crowd and reached Goddess Mahakali Temple in the woods. Arranging to perform a divine sacrifice to please the Goddess Mahakali, the Saint told Ramalinga, “My dear child! I am growing old and gradually losing the physical strength to perform puja to seek the blessings of the Goddess Mother.” He continued, “You are having all the qualities and blessings of the Mother to please Her and receive Her blessings.” Preaching a mantra into Ramalinga's ear the Saint said, “Chant this mantra continuously and pray the Goddess every evening. Put in all your concentration and strength to please the Goddess. Goddess Mahakali will shower many boons on you.” | 