Leaving aside his childhood gradually Sankardev grew into a
handsome lad with a well built masculine body. Serene look of Sankardev and his
graceful footsteps adored the eyes of every passerby with awe. One could state
the luster of his body to be like that of raw gold and a face with display of
captivating eyes that emits brilliant spark. Enable enough to succumb his foes
and alike with his attractive presence like iron to magnet. It is stated that Sankardev’s
presence was simply unavoidable from the crowd of thousand.
From his previous restless nature of childhood Sankardev
appeared to be more of somber attitude with a grave look. In the entire village
there was no comparison to Sankardev’s well structured body which resembled to
a gigantic wrestler. It is said that due to rigorous follow of yoga techniques
that gifted him later with a perfect form of body that everybody envies. Sankardev
not only sported a good structure but he had even exemplified his might at many
cases that struck people with wonder. He was good at taking challenge and had
the ability to win easily over his opponent.
The way he smiled with a slight curve simply used to take
everyone’s breath away. Charm of Sankardev was simply unavoidable when he
entered the stage of youth. Mesmerized by his exclusive charm Doitari Thakur
composed a verse upon Sankardev’s look:
Deekhitay Sunder Gaurbarana
Kalaybar I (Looking at his whitish gold radiant beautiful body )
Karanta Prakaha Ati Surja Hammr
II (It was like as if his body radiating like early sun rays)
Gamman Gambhir Natra Kamalor Pahi
I (Graceful walk with lotus petals)
Chandraham Badan Parakahay Alap
Hahi I (Moonlit body sported a face with enchanting smile)
To this composition of Sankardev’s enigmatic appearance even
his topmost disciple Madhavdev mentioned his alluring presence in his own verse
who remains mesmerized whenever he glanced at his master. Praising his looks
Madhavdev made a note like:
Darokhitay Sunder Gaur Kalybor, Jaisona Huropakhay I
Madhavdev felt Sankardev to be of mystique beauty which he
refers as nature’s miracle to gift such a being with excellent features and
immeasurable charm. Relishing his magnanimous presence one can remain lost
viewing him. Young Sankardev was not only captivating by his looks but was
extremely strong. Physique of Sankardev was resembled to that of a wide
shouldered wrestler. In the book of ‘ Charitra Puthi’ it has been mentioned
that one day when young Sankardev was proceeding through the
dense forest along with his disciple Parmanda Atoi, they
both encountered a wild ox which was
known for his notorious act of injuring anyone who came its way. Finding them
on his way the Ox took them for challenge and advance towards them with all his
might to ravage them under his foot. Frightened by the furious approach of the
wild ox Paramanda fled from the scene to save his life. But on the other hand
Sankardev appeared undeterred and instead he dropped his drape from his body
and tied fast tightly to his waist.
Looking at him steadfastly Sankardev caught hold of his
horns fast and with all his might he pushed the Ox backwards. To a far distance
he drove the ox back and twisted his head before throwing him on the ground
with a loud thud. The poor creature was helpless at Sankardev’s might and saw
stars all over his head. Later immediately after the collapse the ox regained
partially his consciousness and when he found Sankardev approaching him he felt
his spirit running out of his body. In a trembled condition he somehow got up
from the ground and fled away in stumbling manner without looking for anything
nor potholes at his way. Simply just rushed
out from his presence thinking that Sankardev will give him another lesson for
attacking him.
In his lifetime Sankardev had to meet many challenges from
his opponent who in alliance with the king tried to trap him with force of
army. In another example of his strength once what happened that during the
time of Kachari’s menace in Kamrup the Barbhuyan group had to make best
possible ways to escape from the infliction of torture at their hands. The
condition of the Barbhuyan people were made like that of fugitive who settled
wherever they could find shelter.
The main target of the Kachari was to capture
the young Sankardev. It was mid-day time when two sturdy Kacharis approached
Sankardev’s hut to capture him. Sankardev knew about this grim situation
beforehand through his supernatural power and was aware that two Kacharis were
guarding at both sides of the front door of his hut. Analyzing the situation Sankardev
slowly retreated back then tied his holy scripture over his vast chest and with great speed he dashed out of the door to make
his way for escape.
Before the Kacharis could catch hold of him they found themselves
on the ground in utter state of shock what had happened. They were left in perplex whether
it was a storm that passed away over them or it was Sankardev. Emergence of Sankardev with
a powerful crash out of the door was beyond the capturer’s imagination who were
left in unconscious and painful state when his mighty feet traded over
their bodies. They were out of their wit in which way Sankardev made his escape. This
reflected that Sankardev not only had the body to display but if required he
can sport his might to safeguard himself whenever required.
