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Bhaktachintamani Prakaran 82

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Hasmukh Patadia

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Then he came to Gadhada, with love for his devotees.

Staying a few days, he wished to go to Ahmedabad.

Then Bhagwan set out, beautiful Shyam, to the fine city of Shrinagar (Ahmedabad), to give darshan to his devotees, to fulfill their hearts' longing.

All the devotees had been sorrowful for many days without darshan; to give them happiness he came, resplendent with his companions.

The city's ruler was greatly pleased, the king came and bowed before him.

Those of evil intent burned within, as though the sun of Hari had risen.

The devotees' hearts blossomed like a lotus-forest in bloom.

Gazing upon Nath with their eyes, their hearts became exceedingly delighted.

Then, singing and talking, Bhagwan was brought into the town.

Upon the ignorant people, the drums of victory were sounded.

He stayed five days in the city, the Beloved himself, then set out again, taking his joyful companions along.

Some climbed onto platforms, some onto rooftop terraces and balconies.

Some watched from windows and alcoves, some sat in balconies.

The sound of drums resounded, great crowds filled the crossroads and marketplaces.

Young, youthful, elderly, and women cried victory, victory among the people.

Men and women, gazing upon Nath, took the fruit of their eyes.

His enchanting form fulfilled the wish of their hearts and eyes.

Giving darshan to his devotees, Hari moved slowly along.

The crowd of devotees, with affection, gazed upon Nath with full eyes.

Then Bhagwan came to the edge of the town.

Countless devotees, seeing Jivan, went in circumambulation around the Beloved.

Thus, giving darshan to his devotees, the compassionate one moved on.

To delight the people's minds, Hari came to Velal.

Having held a great festival, the devotees brought Bhagwan to their home.

Incense, lamps, and arti performed, they offered him a meal tray with devotion.

Preparing a delicious meal, the Paramhansas were then fed.

He gave mango fruit with his own hand, delighting the sadhus.

Then from there he set out, staying the night at Kanbha.

Having taken the blessing of Haripur, he came to Memdavad.

He gave the devotees darshan, the compassionate one, staying two days there.

Giving happiness to the sadhus, the Beloved then went to Vadthal.

The devotees' minds became delighted, gazing upon Nath with their eyes.

Singing and talking, he was brought into the village, with joy in their hearts.

To their home, with devotion, Hari came with love.

Giving the devotees darshan, he increased their newfound love.

The devotees prepared a fine meal and fed Jivan.

Then all the sadhus were also given a meal.

Fine vegetable dishes, with mango on top served around.

Hari, taking sweets in hand, served and urged them to eat more.

Thus giving exceeding happiness, beautiful Shyam then set out, and Bhagwan came to Dadusar village.

He gave the devotees darshan, going himself to Jivan's home.

Men and women, gazing upon Nath, became fulfilled in many ways.

Thus giving joy, Hari came to Umreth.

The young, youthful, and elderly took great delight in their minds.

All together, men and women came in a fine welcome procession.

Seeing their devotion, Moraar went to their homes.

The city crowd was too great, so he encamped at the town's edge.

The Beloved sat on a high seat, to give darshan.

Then the devotees, joining their hands, made supplication to the Beloved: 'Come to eat at our home, Hari.' 'We have prepared a meal of rotli and rasa for you.

Eat, and feed the devotees, at our door today.'

Then Bhagwan came, and with love for his devotees, Hari ate.

Having fed the sadhus a meal, he set out from there again.

In the villages along the way, dwelling all eighteen castes, everyone came for darshan, hearts filled with devotion, men and women.

From there Shyam came to Samarkha, and Hari stayed there the night.

With love for his devotees, he spoke with them at great length there.

Thus giving joy, he came to Anand village.

Riding in procession with the sadhus, Hari, the affectionate protector of devotees, the abode of happiness.

All the town's devotees, men and women, came out to meet him.

Having darshan of Maharaj, they attained boundless joy.

Beating drums and kettledrums, they brought dark Shyam to their homes.

Feeding him delicious food, they fulfilled their own wishes.

With saffron and sandalwood and devotion, they worshipped the Complete Brahman, Purushottam, Lord of Akshar — no one knows his true mystery.

The fortunate worshipped Hari; the unfortunate remained left behind, opposed.

From there the sadhus and Hari set out, without pride, with a pleasant mind.

Staying the night at Vartal, he came to Gana village, Govind.

Seeing the devotees' love, he stayed one night there.

The next day he came to Bochasan, the Immortal One.

There was a pure devotee of Nath there, named Kashidas.

There Bhagwan arrived, showing grace, the friend of the humble.

The devotee's heart rejoiced, and he worshipped him at once.

Incense and lamps and arti performed, he fed Bhudhar (the earth-bearer, Hari) with great devotion.

A fine bed was spread, and the Lord rested a moment there.

Then, for the sadhus, a row was arranged for eating.

Hari himself came to serve the Paramhansas.

Dark Shyam fed the sadhus, then gave everyone his parting instruction.

He himself went to Panchala, having given such happiness, Shri Hari.

To purify the earth, beautiful Shyam wanders thus.

Whoever has seen him has become fulfilled.

Blessed, blessed is that land and village; blessed are the lakes, rivers, and forests.

Blessed are the step-wells and wells, whose water Jivan drinks.

Blessed are the homes of those devotees, where the Lord's footsteps have fallen.

They are truly like Vaikunth itself — how can this be fully described?

Wherever Hari wandered, if any sinful soul died there, they do not go to the abode of Yama, no sin remains upon them.

This is a great matter, which ordinary people do not perceive.

Only the crown-jewel sadhus, whose vision has become transcendent, understand it.

Whoever hears Nath's deeds daily with faith, that person does not fall again into the net of Time (death).

To purify the fallen, are the deeds of Bhagwan; hearing them, one becomes instantly pure, and that person's sins depart.

Whoever sings the virtues of Govind repeatedly, at length, that person shall cast off all sorrow, and attain days of joy.

The devotees' hearts rejoiced, hearing this account, sweet as nectar, its essence.

The ignorant feel aversion to it, as bitterness feels to a fool.

Thus, giving everyone happiness, on the ninth day of the bright half of Jyeshtha, having performed this much divine play, Hari came to Uttam's home.

Thus, in the Bhaktachintamani composed by Nishkulanand Muni, disciple of Shri Sahajanand Swami, propagator of the glorious Ekantik Dharma, in the account of Shri Hari — the chapter on 'Shri Hari arrived at Gadhada' — the eighty-second chapter.

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