Bhaktachintamani Prakaran 160

Making men and women worthy of this abode, 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 → performed this uncommon feat; then he reflected in his mind: "That for which I came, all that work is done; there is nothing left for me to do afterward." His glory grew so great that all souls in the world came to know him; shining like the sun, 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 → itself shone beautifully. Whatever men and women came to the shelter 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 →, following varnavarnaA caste of the ancient Indian social system: brãhman, kshatriya, vaishya, and sudra.Tap to open in glossary → and ashrama duties, would never, even forgetting, find themselves at Yama's door.

Such was the glory of the Lord, spreading over many lands and regions; in village after village, in city after city, none was equal to Sahajanand. In all four directions, within cities, his complete glory spread and covered all. Then Maharaj thought thus in his mind: "All my work is now accomplished. That for which this incarnation was taken, all of that I have done this time." I now tell you what all he accomplished.

Under the influence of Kali-yuga, the irreligious had become demonic, taking shelter in false guruguruA teacher. He will guide you on the path of kalyãn.Tap to open in glossary →-lineages; others, remaining in the guise of kings, committed sin without fear. By the Lord's own power, these sinners were turned back through their own sin. Also, desire, anger, greed, delusion, pride, envy, craving for taste, and infatuation -- such a family of unrighteousness dwelt in the hearts of souls; by his own power, through the true scriptures, with skill, he removed it.

Truth, knowledge, detachment, non-violence, celibacy and other branches of DharmaDharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary → -- he established these firmly, unmoving as a mountain, within the hearts of souls. Pure own-dharmadharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary →, knowledge, detachment together with ekantik devotion -- he propagated these intensely, in village after village, city after city, among the people.

Also, by the sage Durvasa's curse, humans had lost devotion and dharmadharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary →; Uddhava and other great sages too were all caught under that curse. He freed them from it, Maharaj, and accomplished other works too. YogicYogicThat which is of a yog or yogi. [Vadtãl – 4].Tap to open in glossary → powers, meditation and concentration -- he made many people accomplished in these. Also, in the Upanishads, he expounded the teaching of the small space within the heart, bringer of happiness. Such Brahma-vidya and other teachings he himself propagated.

He also established non-violent sacrifice, did Bhagwan; he greatly increased the glory of gods, Brahmins, pilgrimage-sites, and sadhus. Also, the Shrimad Bhagavatam and other true, eternal scriptures -- he had these propagated, establishing the worship of the true deities. Kaularnava and other such false texts, he declared these not conducive to liberation; the worship of rajasic and tamasic deities he declared to bring only suffering, devoid of happiness. Also the atheistic and Kaula doctrines and such, he had these declared false; he established most emphatically the pure, eternal DharmaDharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary →.

Also, for the sake of his own followers, Maharaj showed much love; he had temples built in country after country, and installed his own images within them. To propagate the path of devotion, he made Acharyas of his own DharmaDharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary →-lineage; he established the method and rules of initiation, and composed the Shikshapatri to guide right conduct. This is the essence of the true scriptures, and he had it propagated among the people.

Also, for his own followers -- brahmacharis, sadhus, householders, renunciants, men and women -- he laid down their respective codes of conduct in a systematic way, which they now follow with devotion. Janmashtami and other vows, fully observed, Annakut and other festivals with their proper rites -- he also had the method of Ashtanga Yoga propagated, for the benefit of the people.

Also, for the welfare of all, Maharaj had a fine scripture composed, in which his own life and deeds are recorded -- hearing, telling, and dwelling on them bring great happiness. "Now I know all my work is done," he thought, "nothing remains to be done afterward."

Then Ghanshyam thought thus: "Now I shall go to my own abode. But my devoted followers will not keep their bodies, separated from me. So let me speak to them beforehand, that they may keep their patience and not abandon their bodies." Then he summoned his own followers; all the women and men gathered and came.

Ramapratap, Ichcharam, Dhir, Avadhprasad and Raghuvir; Muktanand and Gopalanand, Nityanand and Brahmanand; Shukmuni and Anandswami, and other great, desireless ones; Mukundanand, Akhandanand, and other brahmacharis of that group; UttamUttamHighest. Best. Superior.Tap to open in glossary →, Som, Sura the wise, Ratna, Miyan and other loyal servants; Jivuba, Laduba, Rajbai, and other such women and men --

"Listen, all of you: for the purpose for which I took this body, I have accomplished all that work; I have left not a speck of it undone for later. Now I shall go to my own abode; so I must give you my final instruction. Remain content, do not weep after I am gone; do not quarrel among yourselves afterward."

Hearing this word, hard as thunder, all the people became distraught. Overcome, they fell to the ground fainting; no one's body retained composure. Some had their pulse and life-breath drawn taut; some wept, raising cries. Some had blood come into their eyes; tears streamed from everyone's eyes.

They lamented and wailed, saying, "Take us together with you. How can we live without you -- how shall we pass even a moment, an hour, a day? Life without you would be a curse -- we cannot remain in this place without you. Food, water -- even these would become poison without you. You would go, and we would remain orphaned -- do not do this, my Lord. You have given us happiness all these days -- now do not show us such suffering. What sin have we committed that you should go and leave us here? If such a heavy burden has come, let us bear it, but in some other way."

But seeing such grief, none of your devotees will survive. Saying this, unable to remain silent, the elderly, the young, and the youthful wept. They lamented and grieved, standing and falling down. Seeing his devotees thus, the Merciful One reflected at that time: "All these have such love for me; without me they will not keep their bodies. For the sake of the true path and its propagation for liberation -- I must remain here, keeping them with me" -- thus he resolved firmly in his mind.

Then the Imperishable One spoke: "Devotees, why do you weep?" Then, to his own followers, women and men, through his yogicyogicThat which is of a yog or yogi. [Vadtãl – 4].Tap to open in glossary → power and divine glory, he gave them courage and strength, and all became firm as thunder in their hearts.

Knowing that patience and steadiness had come, Maharaj then called out and said: "I shall remain at Vartal, in devotion and DharmaDharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary →, within 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 →'s image. Also I shall dwell in Ahmedabad, near Nara-Narayan. In Gopinath at Gadhada here, I shall always remain within it. In my other temples and images, I shall remain in every way. Do not think there is any difference between those images and myself. Knowing this, perform their service; worship them and offer them meals.

Also, the steadfast Brahmin lineage-holders, Avadhprasad and Raghuvir -- these are my adopted sons; I have made them your gurus. Accept them, wise ones, and remain in accordance with the Shikshapatri. Sadhus, brahmacharis and loyal servants, listen: remain under Gopalswami's authority. Do not die after me -- do not, I say, give up food. Do not commit suicide, devotees -- accept this, my word. If you violate my word, then you and I shall have no meeting hereafter."

Saying this hard word, he took an oath upon his own feet. When this word was accepted, the people, hearing it, spoke: "O Maharaj, we shall remain here, as you have persuaded us. But keep our minds fixed at your feet, day and night. Do not look upon our faults; come quickly at the time of our death. And whenever we remember 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 →, grant us 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 → then, out of grace. Also, let no obstacle come, in any way, to our devotion to you. There are many enemies, within and without, all hostile to devotion and DharmaDharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary →. Save us from them, O treasury of mercy" -- thus all made their supplication.

Nath said, "So be it, that shall happen, whatever you have asked of me." Then he said, "Now go, all of you." Then they departed, accepting his word. All returned weeping, their feet unable to move, as if turned to dust. Leaving their very life-breath behind with the Lord, they became exceedingly sorrowful within. Thus these people turned back, weeping greatly, greatly.

Thus ends the one hundred and sixtieth chapter of the Bhaktachintamani, in which Shri Ji Maharaj, before his own followers, spoke of his going to his own abode, and gave everyone patience and courage.