Bhaktachintamani Prakaran 73

Then the Beloved came to Vartal, staying there two days.

Then he set out for the Panchala region, the friend of the humble, compassionate to the humble.

All the sadhus remained in Gujarat, and spoke to the devotees ahead: 'Finish your household duties, for Maharaj will soon hold a festival.' 'Holi is coming in a few days, and the Lord will arrive riding a horse.'

Hearing this, the satsangisatsangiA person who practises satsang.Tap to open in glossary → devotees made resolutions in their minds. 'Now, whenever the Lord calls, we shall all go together 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 →.'

One said, 'I shall have a costume made — a shawl, wrap, and golden turban.'

Another said, 'A brocade robe and fine lower garment, a fine golden-hemmed blanket.'

One said, 'I shall have rings, bangles, and bracelets made, fine ones of gold.'

Fine armlets and earrings, a beautiful woven chain-garland — one said, 'I shall have a girdle made, a crested ornament and a golden tassel.'

One said, 'I shall worship Nath, grinding sandalwood with my fine hands.'

One said, 'I shall perform the arti, bowing at his feet and making supplication.'

Thus the devotees made their resolutions, and then the month of Fagan arrived.

Invitations were sent to every land, for the festival of Fuldol (flower-swing festival).

Maharaj gave permission to the devotees: 'Prepare for play.

We shall come to Vartal early, five days before Holi.'

Then the sadhus arranged the gathering, to play 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 → with love.

Fine colors were prepared, and pools filled like the Yamuna and Ganga.

Fine syringes were prepared, 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 → and his devotees to play with when he came.

Arrangements were made in many ways, and then Maharaj himself arrived.

He came and 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 →, and gazing on Nath the devotees took happiness.

He gave the devotees exceeding joy, the full moon himself arriving.

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 in a boat with his companions, disembarking at Jobanji's upper room.

Then all the sadhus were called, and many householder Sankhyayogis came.

Countless people gathered, and then Bhagwan came outside the city.

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 →, the compassionate friend of the lowly, filled with great mercy and grace.

There the day of the festival arrived, and the playful one's mind was set on play.

Filling bags, he threw gulal, turning all the companions red.

Syringes full of colored liquid were fired, drenching the companions in color.

The companions shone in beautiful colors, as the Beloved played with great joy.

Then the companions made a swing, fine, splendid, beautiful and wide.

It shone incomparably at every one of its twelve gates, its latticework a wonder to see.

It shone magnificently with five peaks, resembling the celestial vehicle of VaikunthVaikunthThe dhãm of Vishnu, and Rãm Bhagvãn.Tap to open in glossary →.

Golden bouquets adorned it in crores, with many flower garlands hanging in rows.

The assembly of sages built it finely, and Maharaj satsat1) True. Real. 2) Permanent, imperishable and unchanging. Is unbound by the past, the present, and the future.Tap to open in glossary → upon such a swing.

Then a wise one placed a crown upon him, shining like the sun's radiance.

It gave boundless splendor, its rows of gems beyond counting.

Set with sapphires, rubies, and pearls, diamonds and jewels gave forth light.

Seeing the array of vajravajraThe vajra is a weapon that is as long as a trident carried by Indra. A chihn on Swãminãrãyan Bhagvãn’s right foot. Performing dhyãn on this chihn helps a bhakta overcome his inner enemies, and removes the desires for material pleasures, which enables the mind to focus on Bhagvãn.Tap to open in glossary → and ruchak gems, in red, blue, and yellow hues, the jewels sparkled with light, as if sun and moon had risen.

Such fine jewels were set, crafted with great affection.

Such a crown Nath wore, and golden bracelets on both hands.

Rings on his fingers and arm-ornaments, dolphin-shaped earrings at his ears.

A crested ornament and golden tassel, a golden girdle bound at his waist.

On his chest he wore golden garlands, and countless garlands of flowers shone.

He applied a saffron tilak, which made him shine most beautifully.

Then the devotees performed arti, and cries of victory, victory arose greatly.

Countless devotees gathered there, standing with garlands of flowers in hand.

But how could they give it to the Lord, being unable to approach so resplendent a figure?

Their wishes were fulfilled by having the garlands taken on a stick with a hook.

Then, removing the crown from his head, he wore a beautiful golden turban.

He gave everyone 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 it, delighting the minds of the devotees.

Then, to fulfill everyone's wish, beautiful Shyam swung on the swing.

The swing swayed with the wind's force, and, delighted, clouds rained there.

Celestial vehicles came and paused there, gandharvas sangsangCompany. Association. (pronounced sung)Tap to open in glossary → his praises.

There the devotees cried victory, victory; thus Jivan performed his divine play.

Thus the night passed in joy, the sun rose and morning came.

Then the dark one made himself ready, and stayed to play with his companions.

Syringes sprayed in all four directions, a great crowd of gulal rose up.

The playful King rose in play, to give happiness to the sadhus.

They played facing each other, neither side yielding, and no one in between stopped them.

Thus the eager one played Holi, throwing a full bag of gulal.

Instruments played there — drums, kettledrums, cymbals, shehnai, and fine gongs.

Much rain of color fell, watched by the immortals mounted on their celestial vehicles.

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 played 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 →, making both men and immortals blessed, blessed.

Then Bhagwan mounted his horse, taking all his companions along.

He moved through the assembly, 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 →, delighting the minds of the people.

Thus the darling one performed his divine play, the charming one drenched in color.

Thus Bhagwan played with his companions, then set out to bathe.

Having bathed, Nath came to his lodging, where a meal tray was then prepared.

Jivan, the life-breath, ate himself, and had the devotees fed by insistence.

Then a row was arranged for the sadhus, and Giridhari came to serve.

The devotees ate as Jivan fed them; thus he performed his divine play for many days.

Having given such happiness in many ways, he then gave the sadhus his parting instruction.

Thus the Immortal One held this festival, brought about by Bapu Ranchhoddas.

He made Vartal renowned throughout the land; blessed is the devotion of that manmanMind. One of the four antah-karans, with the function of (pronounced mun) generating thoughts and desires, and governing all of the indriyas.Tap to open in glossary → and woman.

Jagjivan held this festival on the full moon day of Fagan SudSudBright half of a Hindu lunar month in which the moon is in its waxing phase. The days between Amãs up to and including Punam. Also called shukla paksh.Tap to open in glossary →.

That day, having held this beautiful festival, 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.

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 Narayan — the chapter on 'Maharaj swung on the swing and displayed great majesty' — the seventy-third chapter.