Auspicious form, great lord, Shri Sahajanand, embodiment of bliss -- son of BhaktiBhaktiDevotion to Bhagvãn. One of the four attributes of ekãntik dharma. There are nine types of bhakti:Tap to open in glossary → and DharmaDharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary →, Shri HariHariAn avatãr of Bhagvãn. He incarnated in His four-armed svarup to save an elephant from being killed by a crocodile. He cut off the crocodile’s head with His chakra.Tap to open in glossary →, I remember you always, incomparable one.
Supremely merciful are you, Shri KrishnaKrishna1) An avatãr of Bhagvãn. He incarnated in the svarup of a cowherd. This is considered to be a greater avatãr than the others, as Shree Krishna possessed all of the powers of Bhagvãn, whereas other avatãrs possessed less power. Shree Krishna conveyed the message of love and humanity to the world. Also, He recited the epic poem, the Bhagvad Geetã, to Arjun in which He stated: ‘Whenever dharma declines and adharma increases, I shall incarnate myself as a human to save the holy, to destroy the sin of the sinner, and to establish dharma. I come into being from yug to yug’. 2) In the Vachanãmrut, Shreeji Mahãrãj also uses the name “Shree Krishna” to describe Bhagvãn Purushottam Nãrãyan.Tap to open in glossary →, lord of all -- first I bow to you, I bow my head again and again.
In the midst of the very beautiful Goloka there is a place named AksharAkshar1) Imperishable. In his personal form, Akshar serves Bhagvãn in Akshardhãm, and takes birth on earth as His ideal bhakta (sat-purush). Both forms are human in appearance. In his impersonal form, Akshar is the dhãm of Bhagvãn called Akshardhãm. In his all- pervading anvay form, Akshar is called Chidãkãsh.Tap to open in glossary → -- radiant like millions of suns, moons, and fires, it is a luminous divine abode.
Exceedingly pure, of the nature of existence-consciousness-bliss, the city of Brahman, boundless nectar -- the supreme state, blissful Brahman, called the sky of consciousness, know this for certain.
In such an Aksharadham you dwell, O merciful KrishnaKrishna1) An avatãr of Bhagvãn. He incarnated in the svarup of a cowherd. This is considered to be a greater avatãr than the others, as Shree Krishna possessed all of the powers of Bhagvãn, whereas other avatãrs possessed less power. Shree Krishna conveyed the message of love and humanity to the world. Also, He recited the epic poem, the Bhagvad Geetã, to Arjun in which He stated: ‘Whenever dharma declines and adharma increases, I shall incarnate myself as a human to save the holy, to destroy the sin of the sinner, and to establish dharma. I come into being from yug to yug’. 2) In the Vachanãmrut, Shreeji Mahãrãj also uses the name “Shree Krishna” to describe Bhagvãn Purushottam Nãrãyan.Tap to open in glossary → -- PurushottamPurushottamGod. Supreme being. Bhagvãn. He is unparalleled, omnipotent and the all-doer, omniscient, omnipresent, the ocean of all forms of bliss, does not have any attributes of Mãyã, divine, always taking birth on earth forTap to open in glossary →, Vasudev, Narayan, the Supreme Soul, supremely merciful.
Parabrahman, Brahman, Parameshwar, VishnuVishnuThe dev of sustenance. Part of the trimurti. He lives in Vaikunth with his wife Lakshmi.Tap to open in glossary →, Ishwar -- the Vedas call you by these names too; by these and countless other names, your beautiful dark form is known.
You are beyond the perishable and the imperishable, all-knowing, doer of all, controller, the indweller of all -- the cause of all causes, beyond attributes, self-luminous, lord of all.
Ever independent, ever of the form of Brahman, worshipped together by countless liberated souls -- you bring about the creation, maintenance, and dissolution of countless millions of universes.
PrakrutiPrakruti1) Divine energy or instrument of Bhagvãn that initiates the creation process by being ‘impregnated’ by Purush – also called Mul-Purush, Mahã-Purush, or Akshar- Purush – and from which countless pairs of Pradhãn and Purush are ‘conceived’ for the creation and sustenance of each brahmãnd. Taken to be feminine in nature, she is composed of the three gun, is both jad and chaitanya, eternal, nirvishesh, and in her dormant state houses all jeevs and all elements. Also called Mul- Prakruti, Mul-Mãyã, and Mahã-Mãyã. 2) Also refers to Pradhãn-Prakruti.Tap to open in glossary →, PurushPurush1) An akshar-mukta selected by Akshar-Brahm to ‘impregnate’ Prakruti for the creation process, from which countless pairs of Pradhãn and Purush are formed for the creation and sustenance of each brahmãnd. 2) Purush half of the Pradhãn-Purush pair, ‘conceived’ by Mul-Purush and Mul-Prakruti for the creation and sustenance of each brahmãnd. 3) Taken to be masculine in nature, Purush is the controller of Prakruti, and is also distinct from her. He is indivisible, without a beginning, and without an end. He is self-luminous, omniscient, imperishable, satya, kshetragna, and the cause of all the activities that possess a form. He also has a divya body. 4) Also called Mahã-Purush, Mul-Purush or Akshar- Purush.Tap to open in glossary →, Kal, Pradhan, the great principle (Mahattattva), and many other powers -- you are their prompter, the lord of countless millions of universes.
Such is the youthful form of Shri KrishnaKrishna1) An avatãr of Bhagvãn. He incarnated in the svarup of a cowherd. This is considered to be a greater avatãr than the others, as Shree Krishna possessed all of the powers of Bhagvãn, whereas other avatãrs possessed less power. Shree Krishna conveyed the message of love and humanity to the world. Also, He recited the epic poem, the Bhagvad Geetã, to Arjun in which He stated: ‘Whenever dharma declines and adharma increases, I shall incarnate myself as a human to save the holy, to destroy the sin of the sinner, and to establish dharma. I come into being from yug to yug’. 2) In the Vachanãmrut, Shreeji Mahãrãj also uses the name “Shree Krishna” to describe Bhagvãn Purushottam Nãrãyan.Tap to open in glossary →, who humbles the pride of millions of gods of love -- by your own will you incarnate age after age, accomplishing the purpose of your people.
First, from DharmaDharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary →, appeared the perfect, all-fulfilled form -- as Lord Nar-Narayan you dwelt in Badrika-dham.
After that, from Vasudev and Devaki, you appeared in Mathura -- to destroy countless demons and to help your own servants.
Then again in the world, unrighteousness grew without bound -- demons took incarnation to torment devotion and dharmadharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary →.
To overturn the truth and give false teachings, such sinners appeared, becoming gurus in every household.
Devotion and dharmadharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary → grew afraid, with no place left to abide -- then you, Ghanshyam, appeared in the land of Kosal.
Taking on the play of a human form, O Lord, you wander this earth -- the ignorant and unfortunate do not understand this mystery at all.
Almighty are you, Shri HariHariAn avatãr of Bhagvãn. He incarnated in His four-armed svarup to save an elephant from being killed by a crocodile. He cut off the crocodile’s head with His chakra.Tap to open in glossary →, supreme above all, the support of all -- in a human body, dense with great knowledge, conqueror of people's minds.
Greatly steadfast, profound, dignified, an ocean of mercy, free of fault -- a treasure of compassion, merciful, gentle, endowed with the virtue of peace.
Generous, exceedingly benevolent to others, the abode of happiness for all -- friend of the humble, merciful to the afflicted, devoted to the highest good, ever fulfilled.
Whoever takes you as their refuge, their threefold afflictions are removed -- freeing them from time, karmakarmaAction. Deed. Any thought, word, or deed that will sooner or later reap its consequences. Karmas of a person are linked to their rewards (cause and effect). Bhagvãn is the giver of the rewards of the karmas; good deeds reap pleasant rewards, and bad deeds reap painful fruits. Karmas remain with a jeev until it has received its rewards.Tap to open in glossary →, and maya, you grant boundless happiness.
The five senses do not torment one who comes and takes refuge in you -- lust, anger, greed, delusion, and unrighteousness do not remain in their heart.
The voidists, the dry intellectuals, the atheists, and the heretics -- the darkness of their doctrines has been dispelled by your light.
Even Shiva, Brahma, the immortal gods, and yogis cannot conquer their own minds -- but by your glory your own devotees are said to have conquered theirs.
Such an almighty dark one (Shyam) are you, known by many names, of immense strength -- an actor in human drama, delighter of people's minds, incomprehensible to the ignorant.
For the sake of taking human form, O Lord, you served Swami Ramanand -- there you received the great mantramantra1) A repeated word or phrase. 2) A sacred verbal phrase repeated in prayer, or meditation, such as ‘Swãminãrãyan’. Wicked people use mantras to cast evil curses.Tap to open in glossary → and became the disciple of the true guruguruA teacher. He will guide you on the path of kalyãn.Tap to open in glossary →.
Sahajanand, root of bliss, whose name is revered by the world -- remembering it destroys sin upon sin, it is the abode of happiness for the saints.
Having received such a name, you, the unfathomable one, wander this earth, giving darshandarshanSeeing. To see with admiration and devotion. To see Bhagvãn, a sat-purush, and murtis, with inner or outer vision, with the intention of receiving their grace and blessings. By doing darshan properly a bhakta develops affection for Bhagvãn, and Bhagvãn develops affection for that bhakta. [Sãrangpur – 2].Tap to open in glossary → to people and removing the sins of countless souls.
Such an almighty lord of your own will, Shri HariHariAn avatãr of Bhagvãn. He incarnated in His four-armed svarup to save an elephant from being killed by a crocodile. He cut off the crocodile’s head with His chakra.Tap to open in glossary →, pure of wisdom -- knowing me as your own servant, friend of the humble, merciful one, bestow your grace.
To sing your deeds there remains great eagerness in my heart -- grant me such wisdom that all my words come out fitting.
And to the true saints I bow again and again, touching their feet -- bestow your grace so that in composing this scripture no obstacle arises.
Grant such a blessing that the devotees of HariHariAn avatãr of Bhagvãn. He incarnated in His four-armed svarup to save an elephant from being killed by a crocodile. He cut off the crocodile’s head with His chakra.Tap to open in glossary → become joyfully absorbed -- may joy ever increase in singing and hearing the virtues of Shri HariHariAn avatãr of Bhagvãn. He incarnated in His four-armed svarup to save an elephant from being killed by a crocodile. He cut off the crocodile’s head with His chakra.Tap to open in glossary →.
All of you together, lend your help; keep this resolve firmly in mind -- may every chapter come to me as easily as an atom moves through space.
In Sanskrit and Prakrit words, poets have composed many scriptures, delighting the mind and purifying the intellect, in such manner have they composed.
In prose, verse, and chhappay meter, readily grasped by the intellect on hearing -- knowing this, as I begin with reverence, my mind does not turn back.
Grant me that courage; take my hand now and hold it -- I begin this scripture, taking your glory as my support.
By your glory, the lame climb a mountain. By your glory, the blind find eyes.
By your glory, the mute recite the Vedas with their mouth. By your glory, the pauper becomes a king.
Holding such glory in my heart, I begin this scripture -- may no obstacle befall me as I remember the Almighty.
Now I begin the story of HariHariAn avatãr of Bhagvãn. He incarnated in His four-armed svarup to save an elephant from being killed by a crocodile. He cut off the crocodile’s head with His chakra.Tap to open in glossary →; may the listeners who hear it gain good understanding -- hearing it with the ears brings happiness, and the body's afflictions are removed.
This is an incomparable story, excellent, that removes worldly suffering and bestows happiness -- for devotees who worship the manifest Lord, it is a joy to hear.
Thus ends the first chapter, named 'The Invocation,' in the Bhaktachintamani composed by the disciple Nishkulanand MuniMuniSãdhu.Tap to open in glossary → of Shri Sahajanand Swami, propagator of the path of Ekantik DharmaDharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary →.