Bhaktachintamani Prakaran 143

Also in the city of Vadodara, the wonders that Maharaj fulfilled cannot be reckoned even in writing — such were the deeds he did for his people. To each and every one, in various ways, the wonders are without limit. Beholding the devotion of his people, Bhagwan was pleased, and continually gives darshandarshanSeeing. To see with admiration and devotion. To see Bhagvãn, a sat-purush, and murtis, with inner or outer vision, with the intention of receiving their grace and blessings. By doing darshan properly a bhakta develops affection for Bhagvãn, and Bhagvãn develops affection for that bhakta. [Sãrangpur – 2].Tap to open in glossary → to men and women, the treasury of mercy. In whatever way Maharaj fulfilled the wishes of his people, let me tell it, all listen — the power of Swami Sahajanand.

Let me now tell of Nath's greatness — hearing it brings intoxication of spirit. There was a desireless Brahmin devotee named Sadashiv, whose daughter was named Urmaiya, upon whom Maharaj bestowed grace. She would attain concentration and see the divine abodes, coming and naming them by name.

IndraIndraThe king of the devs. He resides in Svarg-Lok.Tap to open in glossary →'s heaven, Kailash, VaikunthVaikunthThe dhãm of Vishnu, and Rãm Bhagvãn.Tap to open in glossary →, and GolokGolok1) The dhãm of Shree Krishna Bhagvãn. 2) Also means Akshardhãm. The prefix ‘go’ means light; therefore, meaning the ‘lok of light’ – Akshardhãm.Tap to open in glossary → too; Shwetadvip and Akshardham, and other such realms, she named. She saw the abodes and the lord of the abodes, Sahajanand, the form of happiness; she had his darshandarshanSeeing. To see with admiration and devotion. To see Bhagvãn, a sat-purush, and murtis, with inner or outer vision, with the intention of receiving their grace and blessings. By doing darshan properly a bhakta develops affection for Bhagvãn, and Bhagvãn develops affection for that bhakta. [Sãrangpur – 2].Tap to open in glossary → continually, and the Lord affectionately called to her.

One day the Lord said, "Today we shall eat by your hand. Prepare a fine meal — bananas, roti, all ready." Then, waking from her concentration, she rose to cook. A fine meal was prepared, and the manifest Support of Life ate.

The household saw the form gathered together, unable to fully grasp what it was. They understood the manifest Lord had come, saying, "Today our lives are fulfilled." They watched him seated for four ghadis, then he departed without their noticing. Seeing this wonder, the people were astonished, all saying, "Blessed, blessed."

This wonder was given by the compassionate one, friend of the humble, protector of the humble. Let me tell one more day's account — listen, all of you, to this well-known story. Having entered concentration, Urmaiya Bai came before 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 → as he was present there. Having his darshandarshanSeeing. To see with admiration and devotion. To see Bhagvãn, a sat-purush, and murtis, with inner or outer vision, with the intention of receiving their grace and blessings. By doing darshan properly a bhakta develops affection for Bhagvãn, and Bhagvãn develops affection for that bhakta. [Sãrangpur – 2].Tap to open in glossary →, she satsat1) True. Real. 2) Permanent, imperishable and unchanging. Is unbound by the past, the present, and the future.Tap to open in glossary → by him, beholding Nath with joy in her heart.

Urmaiya said, "Maharaj, give me some prasad today." At that time the Life of Life was eating various fine dishes. Having eaten and rinsed his mouth, Nath took a cloth and wiped his hands. Maharaj gave it to Urmaiya, the prasad, for her worship.

He gave her that cloth within her concentrated state, and Urmaiya brought it back with her. When she woke and looked, she found it beside her, and the servant asked about the cloth. "This is the cloth Nath keeps — from where has it come to your hand, girl?" Urmaiya said, "In my concentration I brought it here from Gadhada."

Then everyone said, "Blessed, blessed," this wonder had occurred, said the people. Also on one day, having entered concentration, she came again before Maharaj. She had darshandarshanSeeing. To see with admiration and devotion. To see Bhagvãn, a sat-purush, and murtis, with inner or outer vision, with the intention of receiving their grace and blessings. By doing darshan properly a bhakta develops affection for Bhagvãn, and Bhagvãn develops affection for that bhakta. [Sãrangpur – 2].Tap to open in glossary → of the compassionate one, and her mind grew exceedingly joyful. That day was the day of Sankranti, and the Beloved had summoned the Brahmins.

Grain and money were given as gifts, taken by the Brahmins of the village gathered there. Urmaiya Bai was sitting there, and sesame-laddus and money were given there. Maharaj gave this within her concentration, for her father Sadashiv's sake.

Then, when Urmaiya woke, the physical proof remained with her at that moment. She gave it to Sadashiv, and related the whole divine play there. Then, recognizing it as extraordinary prasad, it was given and received among the men and women. Everyone shouted victory: "Blessed, blessed, incarnation 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 →."

Also on one day, Urmaiya Bai entered concentration, going before Shri Maharaj, who looked at her and said, "Why do you come every single day — what is this affection you have for me?" She said, "You are 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 → himself — only an unfortunate one would not have your darshandarshanSeeing. To see with admiration and devotion. To see Bhagvãn, a sat-purush, and murtis, with inner or outer vision, with the intention of receiving their grace and blessings. By doing darshan properly a bhakta develops affection for Bhagvãn, and Bhagvãn develops affection for that bhakta. [Sãrangpur – 2].Tap to open in glossary →. So I have come for darshandarshanSeeing. To see with admiration and devotion. To see Bhagvãn, a sat-purush, and murtis, with inner or outer vision, with the intention of receiving their grace and blessings. By doing darshan properly a bhakta develops affection for Bhagvãn, and Bhagvãn develops affection for that bhakta. [Sãrangpur – 2].Tap to open in glossary →'s sake, Maharaj, I have no other purpose."

Then, smiling, the Lord filled his hand and gave her sugar, that beautiful one. He immediately plucked tulsitulsi1) Basil. Variety of plant in the mint family, native to warm regions. Its aromatic leaves have inherent healing qualities and also is often used as seasoning. Used as a fragrant offering to Bhagvãn. The wood of the plant is also used in the making beads for mãlãs and kanthis. 2) Bhagvãn made a pati-vratã named Vrundã break her pati-vratã vow. So, she cursed Bhagvãn and turned Him into shãligrãm (stone), and He in turn cursedTap to open in glossary → buds and gave them as excellent prasad. It was the day of Janmashtami, and he gave her the sacred panchamrit mixture, that pure gift. A fragrant kevada flower, filled with scent, the Lord gave, worn upon his own head.

Having given this prasad with grace, the Lord said, "Now go home." Urmaiya returned to her body, bringing the manifest prasad with her. This is extraordinary prasad, which even Brahma and others desire; that for which Shiva bore such suffering, that for which he even once became a fish — such prasad, so rare, this woman attained in her concentration. This is truly an astonishing matter — what greatness 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 → can be told?

Let me also tell one more day's account: the monsoon was greatly delayed, and everyone became despondent, abandoning hope of the rain's coming. Old and young alike grew anxious, wondering how they would survive this crisis. Sadashiv too grew troubled: "In our own home there is no way through this.

"So let us send word to Maharaj — without asking, faith does not come." So they sent word through Urmaiya: "Ask what Nath says about the rain." Then Urmaiya entered concentration, going to where Shri 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 → himself was. Having his darshandarshanSeeing. To see with admiration and devotion. To see Bhagvãn, a sat-purush, and murtis, with inner or outer vision, with the intention of receiving their grace and blessings. By doing darshan properly a bhakta develops affection for Bhagvãn, and Bhagvãn develops affection for that bhakta. [Sãrangpur – 2].Tap to open in glossary →, she satsat1) True. Real. 2) Permanent, imperishable and unchanging. Is unbound by the past, the present, and the future.Tap to open in glossary → by him, and then the Imperishable One spoke, smiling:

"What do you wish to ask, Urmaiya? Ask your question, keep no doubt at all." Urmaiya said, "I am not asking for myself — I have asked on behalf of the people." Then the beautiful Shyam said, "What concern do you have with the rain? Sit worry-free in worship — you will receive clothing and food."

Urmaiya said, "I am not saying this for myself — I have asked on the people's behalf." Then the Lord said, "Go there — rain will come within four ghadis. Tell this account when you go there — the rain has not delayed." She came and told this account exactly, and within four ghadis it proved true.

Though rain was not destined for this time, the Beloved caused the cloud to rain at his word. It rained, and joy came, and everyone shouted victory. "Blessed, girl, blessed your devotion — this is a very great wonder that has occurred."

Let me tell one more day's account — listen, all of you, directly. Urmaiya satsat1) True. Real. 2) Permanent, imperishable and unchanging. Is unbound by the past, the present, and the future.Tap to open in glossary → in concentration and went before the Lord, that girl. She had his darshandarshanSeeing. To see with admiration and devotion. To see Bhagvãn, a sat-purush, and murtis, with inner or outer vision, with the intention of receiving their grace and blessings. By doing darshan properly a bhakta develops affection for Bhagvãn, and Bhagvãn develops affection for that bhakta. [Sãrangpur – 2].Tap to open in glossary →, her eyes filled with the sight, and seeing Maharaj she grew joyful. The Lord said, "This girl has come running here again and again." Saying this, he took a garland that was near him and placed it around her neck.

He gave her crests and garlands to wear, exceedingly thick and fragrant. When she came out of her concentration, she remained with them beside her. Also on one day he gave her seven guava fruits — whatever thing is given in concentration remains manifest and proven when one wakes.

Also on one day he gave her a mango fruit, exceedingly sweet and pure. And on one day he took a leaf-plate and gave two pearl-white laddus, freshly made just then, set before him on the plate. These the Beloved took and gave — this great matter cannot be fully told.

Thus he brought extraordinary things and distributed them in this world. Whatever is received in concentration remains proven manifest here. This is no small matter — it is truly an extraordinary, direct thing. Such a way has never been seen or heard of — consider it well, all of you.

Today he wields such great power — with one tongue, how much can I tell? He cherishes his people so — I have not told even those things. I have written of the wonders of the devotees I have named; there are many others still, more than these. Today he gives such great joy — blessed, blessed, says Nishkulanand.