Bhaktachintamani Prakaran 76

Now the sadhus wandered through the land of Gujarat, telling 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 →, complete and heroic in the five vows, remembering the Lord.

They thought in their minds: why has Nathji not come yet?

Saying 'today, tomorrow,' many days had passed without 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 →.

Thinking thus, the sadhus fell asleep, and 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 → appeared to them in a dream.

Dark Shyam, with his companions, appeared as though he had come out of grace.

Dressed in white garments, splendid, as though come riding a horse.

The sadhus' minds became delighted, saying, 'Blessed, blessed is this hour.'

One said, 'I placed a flower garland on Maharaj.' 'I adorned him with arm-ornaments, bracelets, earrings, and floral bouquets.'

One said, 'I seemed to grind sandalwood and anoint it with my own hand.'

One said, 'I seemed to embrace the Beloved fully.'

One said, 'I seemed to press Nath's feet to my chest.'

One said, 'Such a form I saw as cannot be described.'

One said, 'I saw so many companions with beautiful Shyam.'

Thus the sadhus, in their dream, saw the fulfiller of all wishes.

In the morning, rising, they began to speak among themselves.

They understood the Beloved had arrived, breaking the sorrows of all the sadhus.

Then, having bathed, they waited together for Jivan's arrival.

As this continued, the Beloved himself arrived.

Just as they had seen in the dream, exactly so he arrived.

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 →, he increased their newfound love.

All the devotees became delighted, gazing on Natvar Nath.

They touched his feet nearby, and stood joining their hands.

Then Bhagwan spoke: 'Go, call all the devotees.

Inform the sadhus, let them come 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 delay.'

Then, hearing this, all came, the satsangis and sadhus too.

Gazing on Nath, their hearts rejoiced, and they bowed low at the Lord's feet.

The whole assembly of sadhus 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 → gazing upon Jivan.

The Beloved, with his nectar-like gaze, looked upon all the devotees.

The Beloved gave boundless happiness, cutting away the devotees' sorrows.

With sweet words Mohan spoke, and the sadhus became greatly pleased.

Then, on the following day, the eleventh day (Ekadashi) arrived.

All the satsangisatsangiA person who practises satsang.Tap to open in glossary → men and women observed the fast, gathered with the sages.

In the vigil-hall of Jetalpur, there was no room for people.

Then Bhagwan satsat1) True. Real. 2) Permanent, imperishable and unchanging. Is unbound by the past, the present, and the future.Tap to open in glossary → resplendent, going to the edge of a pond.

There countless devotees came, bringing worship offerings with love.

They offered garments and ornaments upon his body, contemplating his feet in their hearts.

Then the sadhus, having ground sandalwood, brought a full vessel of it.

Seeing Maharaj's wish, they anointed his whole body.

Fine garlands of flowers were placed on Bhagwan.

Bracelets, arm-ornaments, and earrings, bouquets and tassels were offered.

Incense, lamps, and arti performed, all bowed low and touched his feet.

Then Bhagwan, riding a horse, went into the village to eat.

Having eaten, Jivan returned, and bathed in the water.

He washed off the sandalwood that had been applied to his body.

Then, in the afternoon watch, the Beloved went to the garden.

Thus the Beloved gave happiness to the devotees day after day.

There he told many stories, and hearing them all the sadhus became delighted.

Then dark Shyam, with his companions, came gracefully to the upper chamber.

There the devotees held a vigil, singing many kirtans.

Seated on a fine seat, they heard the songs of the sadhus.

Then Bhagwan spoke: 'Listen, all you devotees, I shall tell you a secret, confidential matter.

In this assembly, all our bodies are of the nature of light.

Rays of light emanate, as if a crore moons had risen.

And I tell you one more thing: whatever happens is done by us.

Happiness, sorrow, victory, defeat, whatever is said to happen — whatever does not please us, how could a soul do it?

See, in the entire world, who can commit any wrong deed?

Also, whatever conduct of ours does not please a soul — I see such a soul, whoever has such an attitude.

I intend to seek them out together and punish them collectively; no one perceives this sign, but this I must certainly do.

Just as I bear happiness and sorrow within my own being, know that it is the same throughout the world; I tell you this truly, without doubt in it.

Also, we once observed a vow of the six tastes (fasting from certain foods); at that time, throughout the entire world, no one had grain to eat.

When we remained hidden and grew our hair long, at that time all the kings on this earth became without splendor.

Also, when we brought illness upon our own body, at that time in this world many souls suffered great harm.

Thus this unity is apparent: my individual self is united with the cosmos.

Whatever is in this body is also present in the cosmos.

Therefore, listen, all satsangisatsangiA person who practises satsang.Tap to open in glossary → men and women: whatever happens in the world, there is no other doer of it.

Happiness and sorrow come together; keep your intellect steady in that.

I shall watch over my devotees, and take great care of them.

If in doing so the body should fall, then great happiness lies ahead.

But if you should abandon your vow and resolve, then you will each suffer the consequence of your own actions.

Otherwise, remain untroubled, you have nothing more to do.

What you have obtained is beyond even the Akshardham (the eternal abode).'

Thus having spoken, 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 went to sleep.

Hearing this, the satsangis became exceedingly pleased.

Then in the morning, rising himself, the compassionate one brushed his teeth.

Having bathed, Nathji had the devotees place garlands and tassels upon him.

Then the devotees were fed, with love for Bhagwan.

Having eaten himself, dark Shyam then had the sadhus fed with love.

Thus for ten days the playful one performed divine play.

Then he himself set out for the western region, 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 →.

Such incomparable divine play he performed, on the eleventh day of the bright half of Jyeshtha.

This play was performed at Jetalpur, for the devotees Gangadas and Aasji.

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's supremacy as PurushottamPurushottamGod. Supreme being. Bhagvãn. He is unparalleled, omnipotent and the all-doer, omniscient, omnipresent, the ocean of all forms of bliss, does not have any attributes of Mãyã, divine, always taking birth on earth forTap to open in glossary → declared' — the seventy-sixth chapter.