Puran Bhagat
prince of Sailkot
Puran Bhagat (later became Sri Chauranginatha) is one of the Navnatha (Nine Saints) of Natha Sampradaya and mythical prince of Sialkot from Punjabi folklore. According to the story, he was son of King Salban of Sialkot and an elder brother of prince Rasalu. A popular rendition on the legend of Puran Bhagat was recorded by the Sufi poet Qadir Yar.
Background
Puran was born to Queen Ichhira, the first wife of king Raja Sálbán. Upon the suggestion of the astrologers, Puran was sent away from the King for the first 12 years of his life. It was said that King could not see the face of his son. While Puran was away, the King married a young girl named Luna, who came from a low caste family. After 12 years of isolation, Puran returned to the royal palace. There, Luna became romantically attracted toward Puran, who was of the same age. Being the step-son of Luna, Puran disapproved of her advances.
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