I tell of the devotees of Kathiyawad, where 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 → came to dwell, giving them great happiness and fulfilling their hearts' desires.
Desireless, exceedingly pure, resolute of nature -- though body, wealth and pleasure may fail, their satsangsatsang1) True company. The practice of associating with Bhagvãn’s sant, other satsangis, the ãtmã, and the sacred shãstras, and also observing vartmãns and niyams. 2) Also refers to the sampradãy, which is the presence of good company.Tap to open in glossary → never wavers.
Taking the names of such incomparable devotees brings joy -- I tell of the devotees of Kariyani, who met Swami, the abode of bliss.
In Kariyani: devotee Mancho, a great devotee 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 →, of unwavering mind; Velo, Vasato, Ram Khachar, the illustrious 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 → Bhojobhai; Mataro and Manasur, devotee Viso in the Lord's presence; the farmers Virdas, Kamo, Raghav, Devo, Harji; Kano, Viro, Bogho, Lakhman, Govo, Jivo, Kunvaro, Panchan; Lalo Bhagwan the carpenter, Ladho the tailor, Jeram the blacksmith; Thakkar Ratno, Ragho the devotee, Hiro Dalwadi, Sumar the Jat; Khodo, Govo, Dhano, Madho Shyam, Bhagwan, Pitambar; the wise farmer devotees, and devotee Rathod Tejo; Dhanba, Hariba, Shitabai, great devotees in Kariyani.
In Jhamarale: the Brahmin Jivo, the VaishyaVaishyaMerchant. Businessman or employer traditionally dealing with financial and commercial matters in society. TheTap to open in glossary → Velobhai, the Brahmin Valu, the 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 → Faibai; and in Lathidad, Khachar Dado.
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 → devotee Kandhobhai in Lathidad, the VaishyaVaishyaMerchant. Businessman or employer traditionally dealing with financial and commercial matters in society. TheTap to open in glossary → Shambai; the 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 → Rano, Devo the Satvara, and the fine devotee of Lunadhar.
In Nasitpur, Mancho Khachar; Mavo the potter at Rampar.
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 → devotee Punjo of Panavi, 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 → 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 →, Thakkar Vashram.
The Brahmin Galalba, Dayaram, of Patan.
Sha Anand, the Brahmin Lakhiram, devotees of Roisala.
Samayo, Lakshmichand, Jodo, Khodo the Patel in Khamidana.
The Brahmin Vagji, Viro the merchant, and Vashram the Luvana.
Sai Devji, Narsai of Barvala.
Mamaiyo, Hathiyo, Ram, the pious Amaro Patgar.
Raibai, Ladu, Valubai, the Kathi Somlo of Kundal; in Khambhade, Pujo, Deso Raval, Kamo the VaishyaVaishyaMerchant. Businessman or employer traditionally dealing with financial and commercial matters in society. TheTap to open in glossary → of Gunde.
Devotee Jivo Khachar, Mataro and Rathod Dhadhal; Sai Bhago, Gopal the carpenter, Gar Liladhar, Punjo the potter.
Kathi Uko, Dalo, 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 devotees, Bhago the blacksmith; great devotee Malubai, called Kathi, in Sarangpur.
Sarvaiya Jivano Dhadhal at Patiya, fine farmer Mono; Bhago Dungar the merchant devotee, 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 → devotee Bavoji.
Ramjogiyo, wise, came when the Lord called, and gave up his life.
Jethsur, Alaiyo Khachar, devotee Lakho of Jhinjhavadar.
Two Viras, Velo, Kalo the carpenter, devotee Ajo of Pipaliya.
Devotee Kalo the Raval of Ningale, Ladho who worships 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 → purely.
Govo, Hiro, Rudo, Limbo, Jethi, Jivo, Bhago, Ajo.
Ambo, Ramji, the farmer folk, Bhat Khimji, Ram the pure.
Ranchhod, Lalo, Jaso the blacksmith, Govind and others in Mandavdhar.
In Vavadiya, Khachar Bhayo, Ugo; in Kerale, Najo.
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 → Rayo, Vasato, Dosaji, of Sukhpur, having given up sorrow.
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 devotee Valji the carpenter, Ramji the blacksmith at Devdhariya.
Kathi Natho, Sheth Bhaichand, worship Govind at Nagalpur.
Many devotees at Botad, discerning what is essential and what is not.
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 devotee Hamir Khachar, Somlo, Mataro; Daso, Godad, Natho Dhadhal, Khodo, foremost devotee 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 →.
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 devotees Hathiyo and Sutho, who gave up worldly life -- these and other Kathi devotees, great liberated souls.
Sheth Ado and Bhago, 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 →, Keshav among the merchants.
Devotee Hiro, Megho, Mulchand, Nanchand and other merchant folk.
The Brahmins Ajo, Jetho, Shivo, Mono, the goldsmith devotee Dhano.
Devotee Ladho, Mulo the tailor, generous Amarshi the brazier -- devotees of Botad, never mistakenly sitting among unbelievers.
Sheth Pitambar of Alau, having gained the great profit of worshipping 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 →.
Rajo, Bhimo, Vagho the carpenter, devotee Bhojo the blacksmith at Khasam.
In Bagad, Jaso Khachar, Bai Bagi and others.
Devotee Pancho the potter of Jaliya, who crossed the worldly ocean through satsangsatsang1) True company. The practice of associating with Bhagvãn’s sant, other satsangis, the ãtmã, and the sacred shãstras, and also observing vartmãns and niyams. 2) Also refers to the sampradãy, which is the presence of good company.Tap to open in glossary →.
Fine devotee in Sundariyana: Khachar Doso; Sheth Hemo, Vano, Hiro the devotee, Bhago, Galo and Morar the liberated soul; Kapura the brazier, Nanji the goldsmith; 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 → devotee Dadoji Sabalo, 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 devotee Malo of Marusthal; Ramdas and others of Sundariyana.
The Devjati Mod Banubhai, to whom the Lord is dear.
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 devotee GaneshGaneshThe dev known as the remover of obstacles. He is the son of Shiv and Pãrvati, and has the body of a human, and the head of an elephant. His pujã is performed before any religious ceremony or auspicious occasion. Also called Ganpati and Vignavinãyak. Ganesh writes the charitras of Bhagvãn.Tap to open in glossary → the blacksmith of Polarpur.
The Brahmin Gago, the 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 → Jivobhai, 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 devotees of Jaska.
The Brahmin Devo, Sheth Punjobhai, of Aniyali.
Devotee farmer Ghelo, of Vavdi.
Koli devotee Najo, worships 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 → at Buvavav.
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 → Bhimobhai, Bhojobhai, Deshalji in Vagad.
Sha Damo, Vashram the potter, VaishyaVaishyaMerchant. Businessman or employer traditionally dealing with financial and commercial matters in society. TheTap to open in glossary → Ram of Morashiya; the goldsmith Narayanji, devotee Kanji, Sha Jivram -- fine devotees of Kantharia.
In Ranpur, the Brahmin Sanghji took up satsangsatsang1) True company. The practice of associating with Bhagvãn’s sant, other satsangis, the ãtmã, and the sacred shãstras, and also observing vartmãns and niyams. 2) Also refers to the sampradãy, which is the presence of good company.Tap to open in glossary →.
Sangho, Ranchhod, Ravo and RupRupA sight. One of the panch-vishays. Rup is the physical element of tej, and is perceived by the eyes. Rup reveals the appearance of all objects, and resides in all objects in a small form, and changes as objects change.Tap to open in glossary →, Punjo, Lakhman the fine farmers; Koli Harji and Ghelo, Hiradas the detached renunciant.
The Brahmin Narayanji, Rambai, of Loya.
Truly a devotee in Nagadka, chief among them Khachar Suro; Kalo Manashiyo, Nathobhai, the fine Shantibai, Valubai; Kathi devotee Bhimo, Jetho, of Nagadka.
At Chokadiya, Sato of Nadoda.
In Korde, Kumpo Khachar, steadfast in devotion.
Farmer devotee Shamji worships 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 → in Chorvir.
At Piparadi, Bhat Bhanji.
Devotee Bhimo, Malo at Hathsaniya, Najo Khachar at Modhuke.
Sheth Shamji at Vachhiya, Kalo the tailor at Kaduka.
Jivo the blacksmith at Gokhalana.
Devotee Moko Khachar Manashiyo, Shavo the blacksmith at Khambhale.
The Brahmin Gangaram at Babra, Khachar Ushad of Kariyane.
Sheth devotee Jutho of Nilvale.
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 devotee Arjan, Mavji, taken to 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 →.
Fine devotees Sonbai, the Rajgor at Raypur.
At Kotde, Prem, Putlibai.
One devotee at Kalasar, Patogar; one merchant at Kundani.
Devotee Hado, Ramo, Ukogar, farmer devotee Suro at Jasapar.
Devotee Thakkar Lakhman, Mono, Prago, Viro.
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 devotee Aju, Mulibai in Pipaliya.
The Brahmin Gangev, Thakkar Ram of Nadale.
At Satapar, the Brahmin Fulji.
Farmer devotee Ramji, Khoja devotee at Kamadhiya.
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 → Muluji, Jagubhai, women Achhuba and Lakhubai.
Sheth Doso, Jutho, Hansraj -- devotees dwelling in Bandhiya.
Great devotees in Mandava: the VaishyaVaishyaMerchant. Businessman or employer traditionally dealing with financial and commercial matters in society. TheTap to open in glossary → Ramji and Radhabai.
At Umaraliya, Rajo the Ahir.
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 → Tongo, Hako, Sha Kamalshi, Govardhan.
Indraji and other merchant brothers, one devotee Premo the Merai.
Bhim, Viram, Vasu the servant caste.
Khoja Abhram, Vashram.
One Brahmin Devrambhai, devotees Anandi and Ladkibai.
One merchant Bai Agarbai of Saradhar.
Devotee Chavda Bhim Jesang.
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 devotee, the Charan Adobhai, of Bhadui.
Ajo, Lakho, 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 →, devotee Kako, Jetho Malar, Shavo.
Vasata Kano, Dudo of Nadoda, at Rampur.
The Charan Samat, Mulu, Koli Tejo at Chitaravav.
Farmer devotee Govindbhai at Sajadiyali.
Devotee Gar Bhim, Vashram, fine Rano and Raghav.
A satsangisatsangiA person who practises satsang.Tap to open in glossary → hero without a head, who drove back the very army of Death, taking mother and son together, and preserved the glory of satsangsatsang1) True company. The practice of associating with Bhagvãn’s sant, other satsangis, the ãtmã, and the sacred shãstras, and also observing vartmãns and niyams. 2) Also refers to the sampradãy, which is the presence of good company.Tap to open in glossary → at Golida.
Kathad, Odho, Valero folk, Kathi devotees of Fadadan.
At Kuvadva, Kapur the merchant, devotee Hiro and Megho -- and other devotees beyond counting, no poet in a million tries could reckon them fully.
Countless, boundless, beyond all accounting, these cannot be brought into any tally.
Seeing the great glory of the Lord, everyone takes up satsangsatsang1) True company. The practice of associating with Bhagvãn’s sant, other satsangis, the ãtmã, and the sacred shãstras, and also observing vartmãns and niyams. 2) Also refers to the sampradãy, which is the presence of good company.Tap to open in glossary →; witnessing his supra-natural power and manifest attainment, no doubt remains of true liberation -- at the very end Murari himself comes to fetch them.
Many other wondrous signs occur, which everyone knows in their own mind.
Having conquered lust, anger, greed and delusion -- one will not find even a single such person elsewhere; seeing this assembly, one takes up satsangsatsang1) True company. The practice of associating with Bhagvãn’s sant, other satsangis, the ãtmã, and the sacred shãstras, and also observing vartmãns and niyams. 2) Also refers to the sampradãy, which is the presence of good company.Tap to open in glossary →, walking straight toward Swami in truth; giving up the world's false hope, one becomes a true servant of the manifest Lord.
How could this ever be counted to its end -- I write one name, and countless more remain; no true reckoning of the names can be made.
The northward path of the sky -- none can ever reach its limit; a bird may soar and rise high, but the heavens remain boundless still.
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 devotees of the Kathiyawad region, the one hundred and fifteenth chapter, is concluded.