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 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, to fulfill their hearts' longing.
All the devotees had been sorrowful for many days 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 →; 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 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 → 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 satsat1) True. Real. 2) Permanent, imperishable and unchanging. Is unbound by the past, the present, and the future.Tap to open in glossary → 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 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, 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 → 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 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, the compassionate one moved on.
To delight the people's minds, 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 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 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 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, 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 with love.
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.
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.
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 →, 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 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 →, going himself to Jivan's home.
Men and women, gazing upon Nath, became fulfilled in many ways.
Thus giving joy, 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 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 satsat1) True. Real. 2) Permanent, imperishable and unchanging. Is unbound by the past, the present, and the future.Tap to open in glossary → on a high seat, 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 →.
Then the devotees, joining their hands, made supplication to the Beloved: 'Come to eat at our home, 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 →.' '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, 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 → 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 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 →, hearts filled with devotion, men and women.
From there Shyam came to Samarkha, 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 → 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, 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 affectionate protector of devotees, the abode of happiness.
All the town's devotees, men and women, came out to meet him.
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 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, 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 →, Lord of AksharAkshar1) Imperishable. In his personal form, Akshar serves Bhagvãn in Akshardhãm, and takes birth on earth as His ideal bhakta (sat-purush). Both forms are human in appearance. In his impersonal form, Akshar is the dhãm of Bhagvãn called Akshardhãm. In his all- pervading anvay form, Akshar is called Chidãkãsh.Tap to open in glossary → — no one knows his true mystery.
The fortunate worshipped 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 unfortunate remained left behind, opposed.
From there the sadhus 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 → 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, 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 great devotion.
A fine bed was spread, and the Lord rested a moment there.
Then, for the sadhus, a row was arranged for eating.
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 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 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 →.
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 VaikunthVaikunthThe dhãm of Vishnu, and Rãm Bhagvãn.Tap to open in glossary → itself — how can this be fully described?
Wherever 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 → 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, 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 to UttamUttamHighest. Best. Superior.Tap to open in glossary →'s home.
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 '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 → arrived at Gadhada' — the eighty-second chapter.