Bhaktachintamani Prakaran 96

Festivals happen there constantly, day and night filled with joy; there the three afflictions do not exist, where the Master reigns as the source of happiness.

In the beautiful, pleasant season, spring arrived once more; the greatly joyful Beloved gave his devotees boundless happiness.

The people of the Valak region, whose hearts are pure — showing them mercy, seeing the satsangis' devotion, Shyam, the wise one, set out on the pretext of joining a wedding procession, the Full Brahman himself coming to bring salvation to millions.

The beautiful, dark-hued one joined the wedding party to accomplish the purposes of many people; within a single watch he made his preparations and had the whole village fed.

Then quickly he set the wedding party moving, and Bhagwan himself went along with them.

They made camp at Malpara, and from there reached Pithvadi village.

All the satsangis came for the festival, their hearts overflowing with love; children, young people, and elders all came out to meet the Beloved when they heard of his arrival.

Singing and talking, they brought him home and served him well and fittingly; a fine, good meal was prepared, and Nath ate, seeing their devotion.

Then the company of devotees was fed as well, and they stood before 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 folded hands, saying, "Blessed, blessed, merciful one — you have taken such good care of us.

You have shown us such great grace, Lord, coming lovingly to our home; you have upheld your reputation, greatly renowned one — you are the purifier of the fallen."

Hearing these words from his devotees, Prabhuji spoke, being pleased: "We had not planned to come here — we came because we saw your longing."

Speaking such words of affection, he greatly pleased his own devotees.

Then the support of life went to sleep; the night passed and morning came.

Then the imperishable one himself arose, becoming a charioteer, taking the reins in hand.

He traveled the road passing through many villages, 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 the devotees 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 → in each; thus giving 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 →, Bhagwan delighted the people.

Then he reached Bhatvadra village and stayed the night there happily.

Having attended a wedding there, the imperishable one departed, the beautiful, fine bridegroom, the abode of happiness.

Many people came along the way, and all had 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 Nath.

From there he stayed the night at Vavera, 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 departed in the morning.

He came to Goradka with grace, to the house of the devotee Chandu MantraMantra1) A repeated word or phrase. 2) A sacred verbal phrase repeated in prayer, or meditation, such as ‘Swãminãrãyan’. Wicked people use mantras to cast evil curses.Tap to open in glossary →; a meal was prepared and the people fed, and Bhagwan himself ate with love.

Then the wise and clever one departed and made camp at Pithvadi.

There Mulo, Bhago, Hiro, Harji, and the fine Bhayo spoke together, saying, "Stay here two or four days, that all the men and women may have 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 →.

You have come after so many days — we, 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 →, will not let you go."

Though they heard the people's words, the wise one did not agree and departed.

They traveled all four watches of the night and came back to Malpara village.

There a fine meal was prepared, and he himself ate and fed the people.

Then he came to Gadhapur village, accomplishing many souls' purposes; whoever had beheld Life would not go to Yama's abode.

Granting freedom from fear to many, Bhagwan then returned; whatever is 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 own doing, know that our welfare lies within it.

As some days passed in this way, Bhagwan departed for Gujarat; Giridhari set out from Gadhada and came to Sarangpur, the giver of happiness.

Having a meal at Sundariyana, 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 the night in Vagad; having eaten at Kantharia, Bhagwan stayed at Shiyani.

From there, having bathed at Tavi, he showed mercy at Devaliya; there devotees 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 →, longing to see the imperishable one with their own eyes.

He gave them 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 merciful one, and then departed at once from there.

He came to Dadhuka, the God of gods, where the devotees 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 → served him greatly.

Then he departed from there and came to Machhiyavu, where the sadhus were lovingly invited; the 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 → fed Life, and then the companions and sadhus ate.

Staying the night, Bhagwan departed, 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; they came to a lake in the wilderness, and the enchanting Beloved ate there.

Then he came to Ahmedabad, delighting the hearts of many people; at the time of the Fuldol festival, the sadhus and Maharaj came together.

The people fed them with great love and affection, with vegetables and fine food; then the day of Hutashani arrived, and Bhagwan played with his companions.

Fine colors were brought, many pots and jars filled and brought; the Beloved took them by hand and poured them over all the sadhus.

Then gulal was thrown on top, and the companions became red with color; blessed is the beautiful assembly of sadhus, throwing color drenched in hue upon each other.

A wonderful game was enthusiastically staged, and a flood of color flowed among the playful ones.

Then the Beloved bent down with affection, and Maharaj met with all the sadhus; having held the festival, Shyam departed and came, the imperishable one, to Asalali.

There a devotee named Venibhai lived, and Shyam ate there, giver of happiness.

Then he fed the sadhus as well, and everyone there received 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 Bhagwan departed from there and came, Life himself, to Jetalpur.

From there the beloved darling departed and came to Vartal, the beloved one; there 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 → to his devotees, and made many people feel fulfilled.

Companies had come there from every land, devotees 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 →, pure in heart; he gave them 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 merciful one, and took care of all his people.

He looked upon everyone with nectar-filled eyes, and called them with sweet words; all the people were overjoyed, and forgot the pain of separation.

Then 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 worshipped with love, and then fed with complete devotion; gazing daily upon Nath's face, they received happiness alongside him.

Some rubbed sandal paste grinding it fresh, some smilingly placed garlands on him; some applied perfume as they came, fell at his feet, and offered him fine clothing.

Some offered ornaments to his body, some performed the arti with enthusiasm; some pressed their feet to his chest, some embraced him, filled with devotion.

Thus he fulfilled the heartfelt wishes of the people, dispelling the accumulated longing of many days; as they pleased Prabhuji in this way, the day of Ramnavami arrived.

Men and women kept the vow, knowing it to be the day of Prabhu's birth; on the tenth day, at an auspicious moment, the sacred thread was given to Sitaram .

There the Brahmins were fed, given fine and proper food; the rites were performed according to VedicVedicFrom the Veds.Tap to open in glossary → procedure, by the beautiful, dark-hued protector of dharmadharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary →.

Having accomplished this task, the Beloved came to Gadhada, Shrimaharaj.

All hear this joyful, blissful account; having performed these pastimes, they have now been told.