Bhaktachintamani Prakaran 125

I speak of the devotees of Kanam, pondering further in my mind -- great is the fortune of such devotees, who met the Lord of the world's life. By japa, tapa and yoga alone the Lord does not come even into meditation -- yet these people, having filled their eyes with him, beheld 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 became truly protected. Moment by moment they experience wonders, and at the very end the Imperishable One himself comes; all these people know it well, and dwell in the city of Brahman. Such is today's grace, the very abode of grace itself -- I now write the names of those who followed it.

Brahmin devotee Kashiram, farmer devotee Nagardas. Devotee Jijibhai, Bhagwan, Sheikh Mavji, Bhikho -- of Dora. Brahmin devotee Narsai of Valan. Farmer 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 Jibhai. Gardener devotee Bhudhardas, Krishnadas. 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 Dadobhai of Mangrol. Farmer devotee Narottamlal, Bapu, Rayji, Khushiyal. Dhano, Uddhav and Dharmadas of Karene. Brahmin devotee 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 →, Maheshwar, Jageshwar -- of Chorande. Farmer devotee 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 Sadarne. Brahmin devotee Ambaram, alone at Gandhar. Farmer devotee Bhaktibhai, Avichaldas. 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 → Dubhai, Brahmin devotee Tuljaram -- of Vemardi. Farmer devotee Bhaiba, Vrajbhai, Trikamdas of Kandari. Devotee carpenter Kashidas, Durlabharam. Devotee Sheikh Limbobhai of Karjan. Farmer devotee Dadobhai, Rayji. Brahmin Bhaishankar, Kashiram, Sheikh devotee Dajibhai. Farmer folk Jitbai of Kurai. Brahmin Bhavanishankar, of Pingalvade. Brahmin devotee Dayaram of Antod. 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 → Prabhatgar renowned, did his own work in a fine way and settled at Thikariye. Brahmin devotee Lakshminath, Dinanath. Kashinath, Ganpatram, Jayanand -- Brahmin names. Devotee merchant Harjivan of Amod. Patel devotee Kandas, Rugnath, Motabhai -- of Buva. Sheikh Valibhai 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 →, giving up the world. Devotee farmer Bhago Khushal. Farmer devotee Becharbhai, Brahmin Bai at Kelod. Farmer devotee Lakshmidas, Haribhai at Derole. Brahmin devotee Ganga VishnuVishnuThe dev of sustenance. Part of the trimurti. He lives in Vaikunth with his wife Lakshmi.Tap to open in glossary →, Balmukund and Rajaram. Fine carpenter devotee, Nagin Bhavsar -- devotees of the city of Bharuch.

These are people of the Narmada's banks -- now I tell of the pure people on the Tapi's banks.

Fine devotees of Surat, exceedingly eager 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, who surrendered body, mind and wealth in service to Swami. They worshipped him with words and dwelt on his form in meditation, and I shall tell what they offered through wealth as well: rings, bracelets, signet-rings, bangles, chain-anklets and hand-cuffs; belts, arm-bands, earrings and crowns; garlands, necklaces, amulets, sashes and waist-cords; small bells descending on the chest, and golden neck-chains; head-ornaments and golden coronets, and crests worn on the head -- with such ornaments they worshipped Shri Jagdish. Fine narrow trousers, gold-brocaded coats upon the body, shining shawls and double-shawls, and golden-colored turbans. They had canopies, fly-whisks and royal parasols made, and a golden ornament and a golden collar crafted, and a palanquin brought for the Lord's sake. Cushions, bolsters, mattresses, fine pillow-covers, a bed and bedding, velvet pillows. Saffron, musk, camphor, perfume and sandalwood, aloeswood, camphor and the arati lamp -- with these they 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 love. Their heart's wishes bore fruit, and their purposes were entirely fulfilled -- I now write the names of a few such incomparable people.

Great people among the merchants: blessed devotee Bhaichandbhai. Devotee Bhikharidas, two named Govindbhai; Jadavji and Jivandas, Gangadas; Moti, Morar, Manchharam, Lakshmichand and Lalu; Narayan and Narsidas, a second Lalu; Ramdas and Surajram, Rupchand desireless; Harikrishna and other merchants perform 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 worship. Mahalakshmi, Jivi, Jatan, and other Sha women, 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. Khoja devotee farmers. Fine devotee Girdharlal, Nagar, blessed. Devotee Bhagu and Durlabharam, Hargovind, Bhagwan. Lakshmichand and Manikbhai, Bhavanidas. 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 →, two named Dayalji, Dayaram, KuberKuberA dev who is the personal accountant of the other devs.Tap to open in glossary →, Kalyanji. Jetho, Mitho and Manchharam, three named Naran, Narsiram. Lakho, Lakshmidas and Bhano, Jetho, Gopalji. Tapidas and Tuljaram, Pitambar -- brothers, women Kasturi and Ladubai; called farmer people. Brahmin devotee Ambaram, Venkateshvar Sundar. Pranshankar, Jagjivan, Surbhai. Morarji and Bhatt Fakir -- steadfast Brahmin devotees. Khoja devotee among the scribes: Narottam, Ichharam. Fine carpenter devotees: Ambaram, Gopaljibhai. Devotee Bhano, Bhikho, Vajeram, devotee Kano, Naranji. Goldsmith devotee Kalyanji, Rupchand the brazier. Devotee tailor Dhanji, Atmaram and Bhagwan. One 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, Kunvarbai, and other devotees called Merai. True Khatri devotees: Gangaram, Hemchandbhai. Bhagwanji and Dharmadas, Jeram. One 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, of the Khatri caste. Devotee Parshuramji Silat. Vegetable-seller devotees Bhano and Nano, Sakhidas thought a satsangisatsangiA person who practises satsang.Tap to open in glossary →. Devotee Gulal, that Bhavsar, 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 →, Ishu and others beyond number. Barber Harkhaji and Govind, devotee Pitambar and Umed. These and other countless people -- no true reckoning of the names can be made; the poet cannot measure the immeasurable. Whatever people have been written and named, all are sanctified upon meeting the Lord; these all dwell, having taken great profit, in the city of Surat.

Blessed, blessed are the people of Dharampur, in whose hearts 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 → is dear. Kushalkunvarbai, 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, whose mind is exceedingly pure. She made great effort to meet the Lord, and without meeting him her faith did not settle; when she met the Beautiful Dark Lord, then her mind at last found rest. Then, having surrendered her kingdom, her court, and all her wealth, she became free of worry; thus she accomplished her own true purpose, keeping no crown for the body. Blessed is Surajkunvar too, whose love cannot be measured; Ladubai's son Vajedev also performed 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 →. Bapu and 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 → devotees, devotee of the Lord Daji -- of Dharampur.

Great devotees dwell at Vansda, in whose home Murari came to stay; with great love they 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 → -- 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 → Raysinh, and mother.

Great devotees in Mumbai: devotee carpenter Rudobhai; blacksmith devotees Ramo, Punjo and Anand; Uka, Mandan, Devshi, Jivo, Chelo among the blacksmiths. Devotee brazier Jagjivan, Sheth Krishnaji. Sai Raiyo, Manji, Pragji. Shavji and Khatau the Luvana -- of Mumbai.

Blessed, blessed is this avatar, through which so many people were redeemed; the tongue grows weary in telling it, the mind grows weary pondering it. Just as one never feels aversion to drinking nectar, so in contemplating these people my mind feels only real eagerness.

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 Kanam region and of Surat and Mumbai, the one hundred and twenty-fifth chapter, is concluded.