Having performed this divine play, the Beloved One set out, wandering land after land.
Then all the satsangis, having seen his divine play, went back to their homes.
The sadhus wandered about, telling many things, remembering his divine play and remaining joyful.
When the sadhus met and spoke, they would recall the deeds 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 →.
They said: our fortune is boundless, we have found manifest the very support of our life-breath.
Whom the great sadhus desire, we have been given 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 →.
Whom Brahma greatly desires, to obtain the dust of the Lord's feet, whom Shiva desires exceedingly, that Lord of the universe we have found.
Whom SheshSheshA dev with the svarup of a cobra. He lives in Pãtãl where he acts as the bed of Vishnu. This gives Bhagvãn the name of Shesh-Shãyi-Nãrãyan.Tap to open in glossary →, the king of gods, the moon, sun, Sharada, and 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 → desire; whom the thirty-three crore gods desire; whom the great sages desire; whom the fine sage-kings desire — him we have found without even wishing for it.
Therefore our merit is boundless; that this incarnation came in this age is a blessing.
Our fortune is beyond measure, unmatched in the three worlds.
Blessed, oh, what a great wonder — what penance of ours brought this about?
This is the mercy shown by Maharaj, this grace given for our sake.
Thus the devotees spoke among themselves, and five months passed in this way.
Then 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 came, showing the grace of 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 his devotees.
He came from the western region, taking his companion the Sankhyayogi along.
Entering the Gujarat and Charotar regions, he passed through Sanja village.
He came to Bamroli village, then rested at Dabhan.
From there he went on to Umreth, staying there one night.
Returning, he came again to Vartal, where he called the sage-like sadhus.
In compassion he gave 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 asked the sadhus a question: is it grace-attainable or effort-attainable — which view have you all come to accept?
This question we ask you; tell us as it seems to you.
Then one said 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 grace-attainable, another said effort too is true.
So they debated among themselves, each doubting the other.
Hearing the devotees' discussion, Jivan issued a challenge, being pleased.
He stayed there two or four days, King, then went to Dakor.
Then the Beloved came to Umreth, where it rained heavily, a great downpour flowing.
Again he gave the gift of 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 →, and Bhagwan became easily accessible.
What does not come even in the meditation of great sages comes unbidden to the doorstep.
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 → again came to Vartal, then went from there to Jetalpur.
From there Shyam then set out and came to the gracious village of Karjisan.
There he called the devotees, being very pleased to give 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 →.
The satsangis and sadhus came, the assembly of liberated souls.
Touching his feet, they satsat1) True. Real. 2) Permanent, imperishable and unchanging. Is unbound by the past, the present, and the future.Tap to open in glossary → facing him, and seeing Jivan they attained happiness.
With affection 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 → spoke, and hearing it the sadhus became delighted.
Songs and garbis were sung, kirtans performed, and all day 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 → was given.
The sadhus ate, played, and rejoiced, and the Beloved gave boundless happiness.
Devotees from the surrounding villages had him visit their homes, cooking food and dishes with love, feeding 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 devotion.
Then all the sadhus were fed, taking extraordinary joy in it.
Thus the eighth day (Ashtami) arrived, and the younger brother asked, bowing at his feet: 'Maharaj, the festival day has come, shall we celebrate if you are pleased?'
Then 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 → spoke with a smile: 'Celebrate, we are delighted.'
Then a swing was arranged with love, and the Lord satsat1) True. Real. 2) Permanent, imperishable and unchanging. Is unbound by the past, the present, and the future.Tap to open in glossary → upon it out of love for the devotees.
Then Maharaj was worshipped, sandalwood brought in a full vessel.
His feet were anointed with sandalwood and vermilion, which the devotees then pressed upon their hearts.
Whoever touched it became free of doubt without question, the mark of those feet impressed on their hearts.
Those blessed by that foot-dust pressed it upon their chests.
The devotees became greatly delighted, holding back nothing.
Then instruction was given to the sadhus; such divine play did Shri Maharaj perform.
All the devotees became delighted, on the eighth day of the dark half of ShravanShravan1) To listen to talks of Bhagvãn through the ears. 2) The term also means the initial intake of gnãn from any of the outer indriyas. In this sense, darshan, intake of gnãn through the eyes, is also considered a form of shravan. However, the intake of gnãn through the process of shravan (listening) must be strengthened with manan (thinking) and nididhyãs (remember) if it is to lead to the sãkshãtkãr (realisation) of that gnãn.Tap to open in glossary →.
That day divine play was performed at Karjisan; now I tell what 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 → did next.
Then he remained hidden for a while, and Nath then went to Naradipur.
He came to Meu village, Langhanoj, where his own devotees loved him greatly.
Then from there Bhagwan turned back, meeting the devotees at Jetalpur.
Wearing white garments, greatly resplendent, wearing a garland of flowers about his neck, with floral bracelets and floral bouquets on his arms.
In the evening Bhagwan came, giving the devotees the gift of 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 →.
Giving 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 → and conversing, 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 → explained his manifest form.
Then the devotees said, 'Come, Maharaj, prepare food for eating.'
Vanmali went along with his companions, chanting and clapping.
The devotees went home and Jivan ate; then the sadhus were called near.
The house was too small for the devotees, so the sadhus gathered densely.
In this way the devotees were made to eat, standing, served by his own hand.
Seeing him, even a Brahmin lost himself; thus he fed the devotees' food.
Then Nath set out from there, all the companions were with 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 →.
One came forward holding an umbrella over him, but this did not please 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 → in his heart.
He walked with a swaying, elephant-like gait, his forehead adorned with beads of sweat.
He came and satsat1) True. Real. 2) Permanent, imperishable and unchanging. Is unbound by the past, the present, and the future.Tap to open in glossary → in the shade of an Ashopalav tree, and seeing Nath, the joy in their hearts could not be contained.
Then, for worship, the devotees ground sandalwood with their own hands.
Having performed worship, they garlanded him, adorning him from head to toe with flowers.
Incense and lamps were offered in arti, then supplication made with joined hands.
Then Nath set out to bathe, and all companions bathed together with Shyam.
Then 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 → came into the city, and there had an important conversation. 'Where are the people, and where is Bhagwan' — thinking thus, the people felt embarrassed. 'Therefore one must form a relationship with 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 father, guruguruA teacher. He will guide you on the path of kalyãn.Tap to open in glossary →, friend, or brother,' he said, and then stood up, graciously going to meet the sadhus.
Meeting them, understanding the deep meaning, 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 → smiled; embracing them, the devotees forgot their bodily condition.
Having performed such extraordinary divine play, 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 → then came to Panchala.
In the land of Panchala is the village of Gadhada, where beautiful Shyam arrived.
Coming, he gave the devotees 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 Nath, the people became happy.
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 →, in the account of 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 → — the sixty-seventh chapter.