Now I tell of the devotees of Halar, and of Kachchh together with them; whoever listens with a pure mind will come to feel love for 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 →.
Sweet of speech and full of affection, boundless love in their hearts, having formed devotion to the manifest Lord -- I shall speak their names.
Virtuous devotees dwell in Gondal, who worship the Lord with pure minds: the town's lord, 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 → Hathibhai, who did well by 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 →; 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 Dosobhai, and many others; Jivram, Pragji the carpenter, devotee Jodho of generous caste; the Brahmins Jetho, Mitho, Bhaiji, devotee Sheth Rudo Raghavji; the mason Ratno, Ajo Narayan, Harbham devoted 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 →; Vagho, Valo, Kadvo the potter, Arjan, Devshi, Lakho the generous; Natho, Valo the blacksmith, Jeram, Sai Gago Narayan; Ambo, Kano, the Jansali folk, the Muslim Sheikh Jivan -- these and countless others in Gondal.
Devotee Bhatiya Hiro, 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 Brahmin Prajaram; one renunciant, Tulsidas, at Movaiya.
Nathuji, Udoji, Jethibhai, fine 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; devotee Harji, Jhino the potter, the Brahmin 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 →, Lalo the generous -- of Nagadka.
Devo Ojha, farmer Karamshi, 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 → at Verigam.
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 Deriye Manji, Vadare Voro Valo, son Jani; devotee Kaju of Kalavad, 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 → Jadavjibhai, exceedingly generous, whose brother is Keshavji Valo.
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 of Khirsara, Lakhoji, and 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, a woman.
The farmer Shavdas, Rupanbai, 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 → Lakhoji at Vada.
At Hadmatiya, Bhago the merchant; at Sukhpur, devotee Damo.
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 Kayoji at Laiyale, the VaishyaVaishyaMerchant. Businessman or employer traditionally dealing with financial and commercial matters in society. TheTap to open in glossary → Ratno, Jivo at Itale.
Harji, Virji, devotee carpenters, devotee Ramji, Hiro the potter.
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 Kanthadji, of Vanthali.
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 goldsmith Raghavji, taken by Punje through worship of God.
One devotee, Ladho the carpenter, at Great Vanthali.
Fine 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 Jagubhai, whose home holds 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 Nanibai.
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 Rupalibaa, of MediMediA small room above a house or a mansion.Tap to open in glossary →.
Great devotees in Moda: 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 → Ranmalji, detached; Daji, Monji and Bapubhai, devotee Faljji, Sujanjibai; Jalo Raval, Rupalibai.
Devotee Megho, Narayan, Nanji, Mulji, Virji, and Ramji; devotee Ladho the carpenter, 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 Ladubai.
Faljji, Manuji, 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 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 → lineage; the goldsmith Govo, Ajobhai at Alaiye.
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 → Bhaijji, Raghoji, Daji, the Brahmin devotee Valo Jadavji; the VaishyaVaishyaMerchant. Businessman or employer traditionally dealing with financial and commercial matters in society. TheTap to open in glossary → Lal Ram at Shekhpat.
The mason devotee Uko, Ogho, Jivo, Jeram, Dayo -- devotees of Navanagar.
Lalo the potter, Arjan the mason, at Jodiya.
Fine devotees at Bhadar: the carpenter Vasato Bhairam; Vashram, Mavji, Ranchhod, Narayan, Rajo; Gangadas and Shavjibhai, Haribai; devotees Devo, Doso the generous farmers; the Brahmin Mulji, Sundarjibhai, 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 → Kanji, Nathu Nai -- countless devotees of Bhadar.
Hiro, Dungar, carpenter devotees, 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 → Ravo of Kesiya.
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 Premji the merchant, at Dhrol.
Devotee Nayo, Kanji, Velo, Govo, Mandan the potter.
Jeram and Rajbai, Sha Devshi at Dhulkot.
Devotee farmer Lakshmidas, the temple official Ranmal at Ghunde.
At Amran, Anandibai.
The Brahmin devotee Govindji at Bhele, devotee Vajo Boricho at Bele.
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 Becharbhai, Aso Bhaiji at Bagthala.
Farmer 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 → and Manubai at Pipaliya.
In the region of Vagad: at Vandhiya, the Brahmin devotee Pancho; Ladho, Ramo the herdsmen, the blacksmith Ranmal of Chitrod.
Devotee Thakkar Kachro, Padmasi and others of Adhoi.
Ramji, Trikam, Vashram, Luvana devotees of Chobari.
One great devotee among the women, for whom the world became false.
Devotee Manji, Devo the Luvanas at Kanthkot.
Devotee Vagho and Panche Thakkar in Manfara.
Thakkar Ramdas and Kachro, devotee Mulji, Sha Vagho; Jetho, Jeram, Karman the blacksmith at Bhachau.
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 Ladhobhai, Adobhai, Kalyanji; Ramsinh, Raydhan, Jetmal and other devotees.
Great devotee Manbai.
Bai Baiji, Karanibai, one devotee Megharajbhai -- countless devotees of Dhamadka.
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 carpenter Vashram, of Dudhai.
The Brahmin devotee Jetho Keshavji, the satsangisatsangiA person who practises satsang.Tap to open in glossary → carpenter Ravji.
Devotee Thakkar Keshavji of Chandrani.
Mavji, Mulji, and Valji, at Bhanire Khokhare.
The Brahmin devotee Kachro, Chhagan, the fine Rajbai.
Devotee Jethi, Khimji, Sanghji, Valji at Anjar.
Devotee Ukosha and others of Tuna.
The Brahmin Punjo, Deveshwar; the carpenter 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 → -- of Mundra.
One 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 Mankubai of Kalaghogha.
Devotee Sheth Ratanji of Jarfar.
Devotee carpenter Meghobhai, 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 mother Meghbai.
Devshi, Topana and other traders.
Devotee blacksmith Vashram, the goldsmith Lalo, Raghavji.
Sha Sundarji, Champashibhai of Mandvi.
Mepo, Thobhan devotee carpenters, Kanubai and generous Jivo.
A devotee family in Don.
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 goldsmith Damji, of Godhra.
The Brahmin Mulji and Dayaram of Kotdi.
Devotee carpenters Bhimji, Ravji, 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 Harbhamji.
Devotee Bai Jethi, Aju, of Kalatalav.
In Ghanene, devotee Ravji, a carpenter.
In Netra, Shavji the carpenter 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 →.
Nondho, Nagji, devotee Mavji, Doso, Gopo the carpenter, Sanghji.
Loving devotees Prembai, Manbai, great devotees among the carpenters.
Sejpal, Shapat, Ramal, fine devotees of Tere.
Bhansari Jetho, Damodar, the farmer Keshav, Kamo Thakkar -- devotees of Dhufiye.
Sheth Hansraj, 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, devotee Phulji of Muslim caste; devotee Bhansali Hamir of Ruve.
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 Bai Devu at Vathon.
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 Kakobhai at Manjal.
Devotee carpenter Punjobhai, tailor Punjo at Deshalpur.
Farmer devotee Ladha of Samatara.
Brahmins Nagji, Pragji, Malu, Samji and Keshavji; Natho, Tejshi the carpenter Shyam, farmer Prem, Lakhu, Vashram.
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 → Adobhai, Kamodas, great devotees at Mankuve.
Farmer devotee Mavjibhai of Narayanpur.
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 →, Ratno the farmers, many devotees at Baldiya.
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 → Sadabai, the Brahmin Lalji Jagjivan.
Farmer devotee Vashram of Kere.
Farmer devotee Valbai at Meghpur.
Fine satsangis at Sarali: great devotee Manjibhai; Aso, Virji, Ramu, Ratan, farmer devotees at Rampur.
Farmer devotee Kachro at Deisar.
Harji, Kanji, Ram the carpenter, devotee Doso at Dhinoi.
Devotee carpenter Bai Lakhmi at Punadiya, loving Pitambar.
Mavji, Lakhdhir the carpenters, Malbai at Gajod.
Ramji, Kurji the carpenters, 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 → Rasoji.
One devotee, Jijibai, of Bandara.
Fine devotees in Bhuj: good satsangis, women and men.
Devotee Nagar Ganpatram, Hariram, Vallabhji.
The Brahmin Narsai's son Bhanji, both took LakshmiLakshmiA devi (goddess) who is the wife of Vishnu. She is the devi of wealth. Therefore, money and gold is also called Lakshmi. She eternally remains in the sevã of Bhagvãn.Tap to open in glossary →, 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 →.
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 Lerkhibai, whose love for the Lord is fresh.
Suryaprabha, Jethi and Bhavani, fine young Brahmin devotees.
Nagji's son Hirji the carpenter, Sundarji of deep affection.
Dhanji, Harji, Jivram, Raghavji, Ranchhod.
Kurji and other carpenters, Punji, Amar, deeply loving.
Sejun, Jamna, Harbai, great devotees among the carpenters.
Among the goldsmiths, the satsangisatsangiA person who practises satsang.Tap to open in glossary → Gomti, and the fine devotion of Muli.
Meta Nathu's son Shivram, Harjivan's sister Ladhi.
Their state is that of great liberated souls, devotee Bhoja and other goldsmiths.
Thakkar Uka, two named Alaiyo, 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 Vallabhji.
Bhagwanji, Manji devotees, Ramdas and Murar the liberated soul.
Ratanshi, Doso, 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, Gangabai the pure Luvana.
Devotee Jivram, Liladhar, Mulji and other Rajgor folk.
Blessed, blessed is Jethi Gangaram, foremost devotee, desireless; her sons Samji, Muljibhai.
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 Dosabhai, 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 Devbai.
Devotee Ramji, Abhu, Kalyan, the Jansali folk.
Countless other people dwell in Bhuj city, dyed red in the color 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 →, uttering with their mouths the name Swaminarayan.
Blessed, blessed are these 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 merit is beyond measure; bringing great love into their hearts, men and women worship Narayan.
Firmly resolved within, with neither lust, anger, greed nor delusion -- such is the assembly of satsangis, not to be found even by searching.
Whoever hears these names with their ears and reflects upon them in the mind, all their undertakings will succeed, and they will become supremely sanctified.
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 Halar and Kachchh regions, the one hundred and sixteenth chapter, is concluded.