I now speak of the devotees of the Bhal region, whose bodies are exceedingly pure -- who discerned truth from falsehood and thereby 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 →.
Deeply renunciant within, who naturally gave up craving for taste, and formed love for the Supreme Brahman, giving up the poison-talk of the world.
Taking these people's names, my heart cannot contain its joy -- I tell it briefly; listen, and by hearing it your sins will be destroyed.
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 → Punjoji, Bapuji, Varshobhai, Kayoji, Ajaba, Fulibai; Sha Trikam, Doso, Ratanji, Kanji, Kalyanji, Gagji; farmer devotees Khimo, Ratno, the oil-presser Vanmali; Mono and Damo the Luvana -- of Dholera.
Charan Dado, Sheth Thakarshi, of Gorasa.
Brahmin Rugnath, Trikam, Jagjivan, 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 →.
Brahmin devotee Mayaram of Bhadiyad.
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 Rupobhai, Khoja devotee of Kadipur.
Brahmin Vasato Jago, Odhavji, Hirji, Punjo, Shamo, Nathji.
Brahmin Raliyat, Galalbai, 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 → Hathi, 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 →, Ajubhai.
Farmer Harji, Lavji, Ranchhod, goldsmith Hemji; devotee Mav the bard, loving devotee Mavo Pariyat -- satsangis of Gamf.
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 Dado Deshalji, taken by Devbaye through worship 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 →.
Devjati devotee Dadobhai of Pipli.
Devjati devotee Khimraj, Avardas.
Devotee Seso Vanar and Prag, Hathi Dose.
Koli devotee Vanso Ajobhai, Vagha, Vasata.
Devjati one Jijibai, of Kamiyala.
Brahmin devotee Oddhavji, Haribhai, Pitambar.
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 → Nanji, Jetho Jadavji, Prabhuram.
Meghji and other brother devotees, one Brahmin devotee Bhanibai.
Farmer devotee Jeraj Devji, blacksmith of Pachham, Bhaiji.
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 → Rugnathji, 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, at Federe.
Brahmin Narayanji, Jetho, 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 → Gajoji, of Khaste.
Gajo, Viso, Ravo, the bards; Devubai.
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, Manobhai, Hathibhai.
Jaibhai, Dudobhai, devotee Mashar.
Brahmin devotee Jago Shivram, farmer Ragnath of Rojaka.
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 → Sujoji, Nathoji, Charan Jetho, Banuba, desireless.
Devotee Bhim and Asho the carpenters, of Kharad.
At Chokadiya, Harkho, 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, Koli caste.
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 Khetoji, Jamoji, fine Rajobhai and Khodoji.
Hothibhai, Nanjibhai, Sheth Jetho, Gago.
Brahmin Harishankar, Ambaram of Jhinjhar.
Sheth Vajo, Narsaidas, Dhano the carpenter of Dhandhuka.
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 Mulu, Bhim, farmer Jetho the carpenter, Panchan.
Brahmin Viro, Dalo, Daji, Anand.
Devotee KuberKuberA dev who is the personal accountant of the other devs.Tap to open in glossary →, Bechar the goldsmith of Khadol.
Devotee bard Vakhato of Rayaka.
Brahmin devotee Tuljaram, Bai Galal of Advaly.
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, Brahmin Bechar, of Rangpur.
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 → Halubhai, of Jamalpur.
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, Megho, Arjan, Vagho, Jesang, Bhim; Kamo, Harkho, Vashram, Brahmin KuberKuberA dev who is the personal accountant of the other devs.Tap to open in glossary →, Gangji.
Charan devotee Bhavi Bhagwan, devotee Ratanji, Ayadan.
Goldsmith 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 → and others of Balolya.
Goldsmith devotee Gokul of Hadala, Brahmin Keshavji.
Brahmin devotee Harjivan, Koli Nanji.
Charan Ajo at Bagodara.
Devotee bard Adhar, Gajo, Goro, devotee Khodo.
Khatri devotee Chelo Nathubhai, 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 →, Sai of Javarad.
Devjati devotee Madhubai, Brahmin Meghji at Sargavala.
Devotee Bharvad Sagram of Samani.
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, goldsmith Hiro, Nathu Devchand, two merchants.
Brahmin Madev, Dayal Kano, Nathu Khatri of Boru.
Raghavji, Pitambar the brothers, Sha Morar at Great Boru.
Kashidas and 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 → the merchant, 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 Bhaiji.
Devotee carpenter 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 → of Jakhda.
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 Bhaluji the Charan, 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 → Tejo, Patho at Vatamana.
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 Sujoji, Badar, Khodo, Jethi, Alu.
Brahmin Bhagwan, Vallabh, Jagjivan, Rajaram.
Goldsmith devotee Bhukhanbhai, 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 Jivibai.
Devotee Voro Ashmal, dwells alone, never yielding his resolve.
Devotee bard Raiji at Pisavada.
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 Natho and Sajan, Bhano, Rajo at Vejalka.
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 Gopalji, Bhimji, Pathobhai.
Hiro, Harbham, Bhagwan, Varso, Badar, Rupo.
Many other 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 → brothers, Harjiba, Ajuba, Ambabai.
Brahmin 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 →, Vajeram, Charan devotee Bapuji, of Kothy.
Farmer devotee Harji at Valthera.
Brahmin devotee Narayanji, Revashankar, Sevakram.
Mahashankar devotee Bhanji, taken by Shivbaye through worship 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 →.
Fine Putlibai the merchant, 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 → with firm resolve.
These and other men and women worship the Lord at Dholka.
Devjati Dosobhai at Vasana.
Farmer Jitbai, 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, of Charode.
Farmer devotee Kashidas at Kashidar.
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 Modabhai at Modasar.
Sheth Kalyan, Khodo the devotee, foremost of Vichhiyavya, liberated.
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 → Nathu, Narayan, Jiji, devotee Mulji of Sanand.
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 → Bapu, Tejo, Jethibhai, great devotees Faiba and Bai.
Fulibaa, Fuljibaa, and Gali, Brahmin Rai, Nathi, Avali.
Rajbai, Brahmin Jivram, Charan devotee Haribai.
Devotee herdsman Lalo, to whom 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 → became dear.
Ranga the Mayari, the Muslim Salam, of Machhiyav.
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 Jivoji, Aluji, Ghodji, Kandhoji, Daluji.
The servant Kalyan and Hirbai, Bechar the blacksmith of Daduka.
Devotee carpenter Kalo, Koli 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 → at Thal.
Vano the servant Dayal the goldsmith, Koli Kalu of Dholera.
Devotee Luvana Ranchhod, 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 → Varsoji at Dubhali.
One goldsmith Punjo at Jhampya.
Devotee merchant Harjivan worships Morar.
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, Koli Rambai, of Baldana.
Devotee Brahmin Nandram at Mital.
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 Kasiyoji, Vejo, Sadul, Gokali.
Sheth Natha and other devotees, devotee Kaju at Kanotar.
Fine devotees at Shiyal: Sheth Madho, Ladho, Ghelobhai; Jetha and other generous merchants; 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 → Ratanji, Jeso, Rupo, Varjang the Gokali -- devotees of Shiyal village.
Many lands, many village names -- 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 →, they attained the supreme abode.
The names 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 →'s devotees are countless, none can utter them with a single tongue.
Countless souls are redeemed, wherever the manifest 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 → dwells; how can a poet tell it fully, he of whom the Vedas say only "not this"?
Those who sing 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 → 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 devotees become themselves purifiers of the fallen; hearing this fame with their own ears, countless karmas are cut away.
Pure are the ears that hear such tales, pure the tongue that sings such fame -- what unfortunate soul would be too lazy to speak or hear it?
Therefore, having pondered this in mind, take up with reverence the uttering of these names; listen, all of good understanding, as I tell some of these names with certainty.
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 Bhal region, the one hundred and eighteenth chapter, is concluded.