Bhaktachintamani Prakaran 112

Now I tell of the Sankhya-yogiyogi1) A person who has mastered the art of yog. 2) A person who has attained siddh-dashã and other extraordinary powers.Tap to open in glossary → brothers, devotees who hold love for 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 →, who ever remain close to the Lord, having become servants of his lotus feet. They stay always near 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 →, are greatly renunciant, dressed in radiant white, keeping vows like those of monks, worshipping the Lord with devotion. Rising, sitting, walking, watching, eating -- they do only what pleases the Lord; daily observing Maharaj's wish, they act setting aside their own mind's attachment. Obedient in every limb, they never break his word; knowing the time, place and circumstance, they do only what pleases the Lord. They take no step without his wish, ever fearful within their hearts; deeply wise, of santsantA sãdhu. A tyãgi. In the Vachanãmrut, sant refers to sat- purush.Tap to open in glossary →-like nature, loving, disciplined, and full of devotion. Knowing wealth and worldly indulgence to bring only sorrow, they hold deep aversion to them in their minds.

Such is the assembly of Sankhya-yogis, who have neither lust nor anger nor delusion; who have renounced greed, craving, taste, and attachment, hope and thirst; who feel neither joy nor grief, neither increase nor loss, having set aside the pull of body and mind. Complete in the five vows, inwardly saintly and outwardly heroic; exceedingly capable and vigilant, and also free of worldly attachment and pride. How could I ever praise such wise Sankhya-yogis enough? Many other householder men and women besides hold love for the Lord: those who never even hope for theft, gambling, wine, or meat; who never take another's fallen wealth, nor keep false accounts even by mistake; who have given up ganja, bhangbhangAn intoxicating drink produced from cannabis leaves.Tap to open in glossary →, garlic and onion, and all manner of intoxicants, keeping their devotion fixed on the Lord. Such devout and blessed householders, men and women, who have met the divine Lord Murari, are exceedingly pure and meritorious -- listen now to their names.

First I tell the Sankhya-yogiyogi1) A person who has mastered the art of yog. 2) A person who has attained siddh-dashã and other extraordinary powers.Tap to open in glossary → brothers, then the Sankhya-yogiyogi1) A person who has mastered the art of yog. 2) A person who has attained siddh-dashã and other extraordinary powers.Tap to open in glossary → women, and then a few names of the householder devotees, men and women. Foremost among the Sankhya-yogis, I tell their names with love: Mancho, Somlo, the liberated Suro, Mataro, and the devotee Alaiyo; Kalo, Valero, and Ransur, Lakho, Nan, Najo, Santsur -- these and other Kathi devotees are counted among the Sankhya-yogis gathered around the Dark Lord. The devotee Verojji Atmaram, Dungarji, Bhagujji, free of desire; Manasinh and Kesharisinh, true Kshatriyas, blameless devotees. Devotee Bhano, Hamir, Umoji, Ubho counted as devotees; Ravoji, Ratanji the resolute, Lakho, Kaslo, Bhim, Hamir; Viro, Devo, ManManMind. One of the four antah-karans, with the function of (pronounced mun) generating thoughts and desires, and governing all of the indriyas.Tap to open in glossary →, Gumanji, Kamo, Kaju, Nathuji, Kanji; Ladhoji, Nanji, Narayan -- these Kshatriyas are devoted to the Lord. The devotee Muljibhai, of the Luvana caste, is forever a friend to the Dark Lord. And other Sankhya-yogis besides -- too many to number, boundless: Uko, Harji, two named Ramji, the farmer Karamshi likewise; Jodho, Jetho, Megho, Harinath, Bhago, Arjan, Bijalo together -- Rathods and other servants of the Lord; Lalo and Badar, two devoted to the Lord; Miyan Karim, Rayo, Hasan, Raja, Bhula, Natho and other Muslim devotees. These all remain near the Lord, having renounced all worldly hope -- all these Sankhya-yogis worship 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 → with love.

Now the Lord's own attendants, free of lust, anger and pride: the great liberated soul named Muljji, the Brahmachari Jeram, and other such eternal attendants of the Lord; Dinanath, Pragji Purani, whose speech is like nectar -- these remain always near 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 →, their minds free of the slightest delusion. Many such remain near 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 →, having become servants of his lotus feet.

Now the Sankhya-yogiyogi1) A person who has mastered the art of yog. 2) A person who has attained siddh-dashã and other extraordinary powers.Tap to open in glossary → sisters, whose hearts hold love for the Lord, exceedingly renunciant and free of desire -- listen to their names: chief among them, Rajbai, whose way was never to hold affection for anyone but the Lord. Jivubai, generous of soul, kept the Lord and renounced the world. Ladubai, beloved of the Lord, of fine understanding and good character; Minbai, like a great munimuniSãdhu.Tap to open in glossary →, who pleased Maharaj. Amarbai, learned in the scriptures, ever vigilant in 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 →'s service; both women named Rambai, 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 → who renounced the world. Exceedingly detached Amritbai, who severed all worldly ties. Zamkubai's detachment was great, who gave up worldly happiness for the Lord's sake. Ratiba and Phuliba, fine souls, who sanctified their own lineage. Rajubai and Kaju, true 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 →, untouched by disbelief. Amarbai, Amulanbai, Adiba, whose love was for the Lord -- having renounced the happiness of body and mind, their devotion fixed at the Lord's feet. These and others are the Sankhya-yogis of Gadhada. Somdebai and Surbai, and the goodness of Somabai as well.

Now other 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 →, whose minds are wholly devoted to the Lord -- called by the name Karmayogis, utterly free of desire within. I shall tell their names, those whose love is with the Lord; without such love, all else is only suffering. Truly Khimbai and Panchubai, whose greatness cannot be told; Nanbai and Kunvarbai, and the goodness of Jasubai.

Servants of these Sankhya-yogis -- their fortune too is blessed indeed: the sisters Kalu, Hiru and Ratan, who worship the Lord with love. The old woman Gangama and Bai DevDevA demi-god who is given powers and responsibilities in the universe, and who lives in a higher lok. Devs are bhaktas of Bhagvãn and follow His ãgnã.Tap to open in glossary →, and Viru too perform service to 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 →; Rambai, Nathi, Kanku -- 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 →'s service is dear to their hearts. ManuManuManu is responsible for overseeing the first stages of all life forms in the new cycle of creation and he lives for the entire cycle. Manu and his wife become the first parents for each cycle (Adam and Eve). In one day of Brahmã, fourteen Manus reign and die. The duration of the reign of one Manu is 306,720,000 human years, and is called a manvantar. Fourteen Manus are created and destroyed during one day of Brahmã.Tap to open in glossary →, Madhu, Aval, and others, 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 →, Jivi and others dear -- these are the servants of the Sankhya-yogis, who know discernment in every observance. They serve with mind and deed with firm resolve within, knowing it pleases Maharaj, and so they do their work.

Others besides in Gadhada, many personal servants of Maharaj, who know Pranjivan and worship him with true devotion in their hearts. The lord of the town, exceedingly fine, the peerless Kathi named Ebhal -- his merit has no limit, his family exceedingly pure. His son, named UttamUttamHighest. Best. Superior.Tap to open in glossary →, is the abode of every fine quality -- his greatness beyond telling, his understanding never wavering from dharmadharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary →. Having surrendered everything to the wise Lord, he lives according to Maharaj's own wish; in his home the sadhus daily take prasad and perform devotions. Jivo Khachar and others too are known devotees of the Lord. And UttamUttamHighest. Best. Superior.Tap to open in glossary →'s son, named Bavo, whom the Lord himself touched and took as his own. Blessed is the devotee Dhandhal Ghelo, whose mind is exceedingly pure, without stain. Malo, Manashiyo, Nagdan, to whom the Lord Bhagwan is dear. Devotee Uko, exceedingly humble, ever vigilant in service to the sadhus -- these and other countless Kathi devotees, having worshipped 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 →, crossed over the ocean of worldly life.

Bhatt GopiGopiProtectors of cows. Wives of the cowherds of Vrundãvan present during the time of Shree Krishna. Female bhaktas of Bhagvãn who represent the perfect love and bhakti towards Bhagvãn.Tap to open in glossary →, dear to the Lord, whose three sons are all excellent: named Raghunath and Lalji, and the third son, the fine Jivram. The Brahmin Makan, named Kurji, Bhago, Bechar, and Lakhiram; Ramchandra and Ratneshwar, Harjivan, Doso, Jageshwar -- these and many other Brahmins, Nagars among them, worship 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 →, never abandoning their resolve. The merchants Jutha, Lakha, and Jugal, two named Amarshi and one Dayo; Malji, Hiro, two named Krishnaji, Kanji and Rugnath likewise; Kamalshi and Surchandra, two -- these are 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 → among the merchant caste. Shavo, Khimo, 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 →, Premji, Valo, Vasato, Megho, Mulji -- these and other named devotees are carpenters; Jetha, Bhaga and others are named among the goldsmiths. Jaga, Ganga and others among the Ahirs -- listen now of the brave KshatriyaKshatriyaPerson of power and courage, traditionally responsible for the formation and enforcement of law within society, as well as its safety. Rulers and warriors of society. The second of the four varnas (castes) of the ancient Indian social system.Tap to open in glossary → devotees: Sabaloji, Jesoji, Punjoji, Bechar and Govind, Kanji -- these and many other generous KshatriyaKshatriyaPerson of power and courage, traditionally responsible for the formation and enforcement of law within society, as well as its safety. Rulers and warriors of society. The second of the four varnas (castes) of the ancient Indian social system.Tap to open in glossary → devotees besides. Khimo the potter, Rugnath the tailor, Deva and other Dalwadis as well; Natho, Hako, Mulji, Ramji, Ambo, Khodo the dyer, Harji; Rajo, Jago, and Keshav, known as fine devotees among the Rajgors. The devotee Naki Nagajan, Rano, Lakhman and other Ravals; Ladho, Premji, Megho, Kurji, Harji, Gangji, Tejo, Manji; Kalyan, Jivo, the widow Janbai, and true Rajubai among the Khoja caste; the farmer Keshav, Jetho, Sundar, the bard Ravji, Doso Sagar; Vagho, Mavji, Ramo the blacksmith, Devo, Punja, two named Bhimo the potter; the Koli Malo, the barber Govind, Devji, Sango, and unrestrained Kalo -- these and other residents of Gadhada, worshippers of the manifest Lord.

Many others besides remain near the Lord, dwelling in various towns and lands. I shall now tell their village names, those who worshipped the Lord and gave up desire -- Sankhya-yogis and Karmayogis alike, listen to all of them. They are truly boundless and beyond counting; I tell only a small fraction of them, as a wise bird sips from the ocean only as much as its beak can hold.

The poet has spoken of the devotees of many past avatars as he understood them; but as for those who are being liberated today, no true reckoning of them can ever be made.

Thus, in the Bhaktachintamani composed by Nishkulanand MuniMuniSãdhu.Tap to open in glossary →, disciple of Shri Sahajanand Swami, propagator of the glorious Ekantik DharmaDharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary →, the chapter naming the Sankhya-yogiyogi1) A person who has mastered the art of yog. 2) A person who has attained siddh-dashã and other extraordinary powers.Tap to open in glossary → devotees and Sankhya-yogiyogi1) A person who has mastered the art of yog. 2) A person who has attained siddh-dashã and other extraordinary powers.Tap to open in glossary → women of Gadhada, and the names of Maharaj's attendants, the one hundred and twelfth chapter, is concluded.