Bhaktachintamani Prakaran 149

Again I tell of miracles in Vadodara that the Life of the World fulfilled; listen, everyone, to this most uncommon account. Even now 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 → gives aid to his satsangis; the power 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 → wields is beyond description. Yet in singing Govind's praises I never feel weary; lend your ears and listen, all, as I tell the glory 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.

There was a devout Kshatri (Khatri) devotee, a weak servant of the Merciful One, named Shyambai. She worshipped day and night; she would remain in samadhi for all eight watches, unable to do housework. When she would come out of samadhi, she would eat and drink at that time -- this was the means of sustaining her body, eating as 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 → willed.

But one day this thought came: who will give me clothes and food? Worrying thus in her mind, Shyambai satsat1) True. Real. 2) Permanent, imperishable and unchanging. Is unbound by the past, the present, and the future.Tap to open in glossary → down in samadhi. When she awoke from meditation, she saw beautiful food had been left before her -- fine large rotis and good dal, placed before her by the Lord. In this way 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 → would daily give her food this way.

One day he brought a maund of flour and eggplant vegetable to give her; and to worship at his lotus feet, Swami Sahajanand himself gave these. She also saw her torn clothes replaced -- new, fine, colorful garments given. All this was given in that samadhi, brought there as visible proof; footprints and new cloth were seen, and people were astonished at this.

Thus 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 → removes the worries of his devotees continually. There was also a devotee woman, Jivibai, a KanbiKanbiA class of people of the Vaishya varna traditionally engaged in farming and rearing cattle.Tap to open in glossary → devotee. Seeing her love, Bhagwan gives her 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 → day and night; sometimes he leaves prasad -- flowers, garlands, sugar and such.

One day Maharaj came and said, "We are hungry today; if food is ready, give it to us, otherwise we shall go to another house." Then, having cooked kodri (coarse grain) she had prepared, Bhudhar ate it lovingly. Another day she had rotli and vegetable ready and fresh. The Imperishable One came and ate, fulfilling the devotee's heart's desire; everyone knew this to be truly manifest, not a matter of a dream in samadhi.

Seeing this, people were astonished and said, "Blessed is your love, O devotee." There was another devotee woman, Umaiyabai, of the merchant caste. In her house there was much opposition; she was forbidden from going to 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 →; if she tried to go among devotees, everyone would harass her.

Three days passed for her without taking water or food. Then the Merciful One came, bringing a full plate of food -- fine rice-pudding and fresh rotli, mixed with much sugar. He fed her and departed, the Life of the World, granting her uncommon 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 → too. Having done this uncommon act, Maharaj then departed from there.

There was also a 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 →-caste woman who would sit daily in samadhi; her daughter, named Premlabai, would sit beside her, imitating her. Seeing her devotion, Bhagwan gave manifest 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 →. Seeing the five-year-old child, the Merciful One lovingly called out to her. He then took the garland from around his own neck and gave it to the girl, the Lord Murari. He also tied garlands on both her hands, giving this prasad before departing. That garland was seen manifestly by all present.

Seeing it, people were astonished, and asked, praising her, "Where did this garland come from?" The girl said, "I brought it from my meditation. 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 →, being merciful to me, gave it, brought from Brahma-loklokPlace. Region. World.Tap to open in glossary → here." Then everyone said, "Blessed, blessed -- accept in your heart that you have received this grace."

Thus the Life of the World gives great bliss to his devotees, delighting them.

There was another devotee, Lakshmibai, of the merchant caste -- truly a satsangisatsangiA person who practises satsang.Tap to open in glossary →, whose love is for the manifest Lord. She had intense love and affection 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 →; nothing pleased her without the Lord. Seeing her love, 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 →-Rai would not be apart from her even for a moment. Whatever she said, the Lord did; he always stayed lovingly with his beloved devotee.

He would leave uncommon prasad, such as even Brahma and others desire. He would come himself, manifest, and give her a plate of eaten food. He would give her betel nut, cardamom, betel leaf, catechu, lime, cloves -- such mouth-fresheners the Lord would give her daily. Once, the Friend of the Poor gave her fine new clothes; whatever food or clothing she needed, 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 → mercifully gave her.

He gave these in samadhi, the Imperishable One, and stayed with her when she awoke. Uncommon items would appear in this world, taking material form. Seeing all this, people would reflect and say, "Blessed is the all-capable Swami." Such a way of being has not been seen anywhere else, as it is here in 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 →.

Blessed is the Lord, blessed is this avatar; there is no end to the miracles fulfilled. Today you do such deeds for your devotees as you never did before, O Maharaj.

Listen to one more story -- you will all be astonished to hear it. There was a devotee, a Deccani woman named Dhundhuba, who worshipped Maharaj greatly. Her daughter, Mathurabai, remained extremely blissful in samadhi. She would go 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 → always, having daily 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 Lord.

When she would come out of samadhi, she would tell great and wondrous accounts. Hearing this, all the people were greatly astonished in their minds. This was then reported to the ruler; hearing the account, it would not go untold -- a five-year-old girl, what can be said of her greatness! She was truly capable -- "go and hear her account," they said.

Then the ruler, being wise, said, "Go, see, and learn of her knowledge." Wise and learned men came together there and listened to what the girl said. They were astonished, unable to speak; they forgot even the questions they had come to ask.

Then they told the ruler this account: "She truly appears to be a deity, manifest. Seeing all her power, we said there is no other Swami; we have received full proof and have come here bowing our heads." Thus a miracle was shown; I now tell of another that happened.

There was an unwise merchant-caste woman with no understanding of true and false saints; she found a foolish, careless guruguruA teacher. He will guide you on the path of kalyãn.Tap to open in glossary →, and the burden of that fell on her heart. Twenty years passed for her without a trace of peace in her heart.

Then she met Mathurabai and told her whole story: "For twenty years I remained among Vaishnavas, not knowing what I did. I did everything for my own salvation, but I found no peace, and my burning grief did not lessen. Now, whatever you tell me to do, I shall do it -- if I am to cross the ocean of the world."

Then Mathurabai said, "Come here early tomorrow." The woman came the next day; she was seated to perform worship. Samadhi occurred, and she saw the abode called Goloka. She saw the gopas, gopis, and many cows; she saw the beauty of the Virja forest. She saw 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 Radha and the many queens, and their female companions beyond counting. Having seen this whole abode, she found the courage of her own heart.

Then she came and told this account, and hearing it all the people gathered around. She said, "Today I am fulfilled; Shri Maharaj has shown me mercy. I have received a great miracle; it is true -- Swami is the truth, any other doctrine is false." Thus he fulfills miracles continually -- 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 → himself could not write them all down.

I have told the accounts of Vadodara; there are not just this many, there are many more. I have not made a great expansion -- I have told but a fraction of a fraction. What 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 → does today cannot be fully told.

Whoever remembers Sahajanand attains unbroken bliss; its measure cannot be taken -- how then could Nishkulanand write it?

Thus ends the one hundred and forty-ninth chapter of the Bhaktachintamani, describing the miracles Shri Ji Maharaj fulfilled for his devotees.