Bhaktachintamani Prakaran 75

Then Shyam came to Saurashtra, increasing the delight in people's hearts.

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 → in village after village, he delighted the minds of the people.

Khambhalu, Raypar, Pimpal — staying at each, he went on to Gondal.

The king of Gondal village, a devotee 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 →, was named Hathibhai.

He and his companions all came out to meet him, and with great affection welcomed Bhagwan.

Then the wise Shyam spoke: 'Listen, O king, to what I say.

Having renounced your kingdom, how could I be at ease among yours and mine?

Just as you take pride in your kingdom, so a renunciant takes great pride in his renunciation.

So if you consider us great, then heed what we tell you.'

Then the king joined his hands: 'As you say, Nath, so shall we do.'

Then he went to the king's palace, staying the night and Jivan eating there.

Then, having asked for and received his blessing, he set out and, riding swiftly, came to Dhoraji.

Staying the night, Shyam set out, and from there came to Bhader village.

There he gave happiness to his own devotees, 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 cutting away their sorrows.

Then he came to Manavadar, staying one night there himself.

Then from there he went to Panchala, the compassionate one giving 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 →.

There he stayed, greatly pleased, and all came, hearing of 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 →.

Akha, Ajabi, and Agatrai, Gadhmadh, Pippal, Porchai, Meghpur, Mangrol, Loj, Kalvani, Semdhu, Sutroj, Ganod, Jaliyu, Uplet — they came 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 → without regard for distance.

The young, the youthful, and the elderly all came, hearing that Bhagwan had arrived.

All came and gazed upon Nath, and seeing Jivan they found a true protector.

They performed worship and touched his feet, their hearts overflowing with affection.

Joining hands, the devotees said: 'After many days you have given 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 →.'

Saying this, their eyes filled with tears; then Bhagwan spoke with sweet words. 'Listen, satsangis of Saurashtra, all of you are happy and well in every way.

We wander through every land, but you are very dear to me.

We first became manifest, and performed various divine plays in this land.

And in this land, Swami Ramanand was found, whom one cannot fully fathom.

You are called his satsangis, and so you are exceedingly dear to me.'

Hearing the Beloved speak thus, all became exceedingly delighted.

Then a poor devotee came, destitute, without even clothing.

He was given garments made for him, and a handful of coins as well.

Thus the devotee's poverty was cut away, the suffering of many days.

Other devotees too became happy, having 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 Bhagwan.

He stayed there ten or twenty days, then went to Pipalana village.

Having toured all of Agatrai, 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 back to Panchala.

Staying the night, he set out in the morning, and from there came to Manavadar.

He gave 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 →, and after staying the night Bhagwan moved on.

Beautiful Shyam came to Jaliya, staying one watch-period there.

Then, having had food prepared by the devotees, Jivan ate and set out from there.

He did not stay elsewhere, and came to Bandhiya with his companions.

From there the King, drenched in color, went on and came to Gadhada village.

He gave 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 →, and the devotees gazed upon Bhagwan with love.

Then the devotees asked, bowing at his feet: 'How are the satsangis of Saurashtra?

Tell us, out of grace, how much love they showed you.'

Then Pranjivan spoke: 'Listen, all of you gathered here.

The satsangis of the land of Saurashtra are exceedingly pure and gentle.

They have no deceit or fraud at all, both men and women are very trusting.

They do not have much cleverness or cunning, but their conviction in the Lord is as firm as a mountain.

From the day they found their Swami, all their doubts have been dispelled from that day.

Both men and women are steadfast, each greater than the other in understanding.

Such devotees are rarely found, who themselves found Ramanand.'

Then the devotees said: 'True, Maharaj, there are no such devotees elsewhere today.

Those whom you praise are indeed exactly as you describe.'

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 → and his devotees together spoke and all heard this account.

Thus he constantly tells new things, and hearing them the devotees all take them to heart.

As this continued a month passed, and then Bhagwan became troubled.

Taking one servant with him, he rose and set out at midnight.

South of Gadhada was a village where a satsangisatsangiA person who practises satsang.Tap to open in glossary → lived, named Sukhpur.

There he arrived 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 →; at his house there was a wedding.

There men and women had gathered, and he saw them all as if intoxicated.

No one had any thought or discernment, an excess of wedding-intoxication had taken hold.

They were joking with each other excessively, and seeing this he became troubled.

He had come to remove sorrow, but found more of the opposite instead.

But he said nothing to anyone, understanding it within himself, Bhagwan.

Then he immediately rose and set out from there; no one could hold Nath back.

He said, 'We shall go to a distant land; we shall not enter here again.'

Then the devotees joined their hands: 'Do not do this, my Nath.

Even if there are many faults in a soul, it is not fitting for you, Nath, to look at those faults.

So, compassionate one, show mercy, and return to the village once more.'

Then Bhagwan said: 'Listen, all of you, go, we shall certainly come.

But we shall not return this very moment; understand that, all together.'

Then he set out from there, and going further came to Gadhada.

Coming, he had a letter written, in which this counsel was given: 'Whoever is a satsangisatsangiA person who practises satsang.Tap to open in glossary → of ours should not watch plays or theatrical performances (bhand-bhavai).

Whether 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 → or woman, a Sankhyayogi should not attend a wedding.

Even a karmayogi who goes to a wedding should sing songs of Bhagwan there.

This is our command; let all men and women abide by it.

Whoever does not abide by this is not our satsangisatsangiA person who practises satsang.Tap to open in glossary →.'

Having had this matter written in a letter, he then became delighted.

He himself, King, was pleased when this much had been accomplished.

Such is the happiness-giving Shyam, whose name is 'remover of the devotees' faults.'

He gave that sadhu the treasure of splendor, cutting away other blemishes as well.

Whatever stain besets a person in this world, he had such bad traits abandoned.

Thereby the 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 → shines all the more, by the grace of the great Lord.

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 chapter on 'Maharaj wrote a letter to all his devotees from Gadhada' — the seventy-fifth chapter.