I write of the pastimes of the Beloved once more, those performed lovingly at Vartal; telling of Nath's deeds brings dearness to my very heart.
The Beloved said, "Gather in groups of five, and go, my companions; take care of the people along the way, keeping mercy in your hearts, merciful ones.
We have told you this many times, and you have heard it a hundred times, yet when the need arises, that advice does not stay in your heart."
Saying this, they departed, and stayed the night at Ganph village; from there they went on quickly and rested at Vartal.
The Support of the whole universe came to Vartal, the beloved darling, to perform boundless pastimes; he told all the sadhus, "Come for the day of the festival."
As the festival drew near, it pleased the hearts of all the sadhus; Maharaj said, "Call the sadhus — now all the sadhus are free to come."
All the sadhus came, hearing of it, the companies that were scattered village to village; they came and fell at Prabhuji's feet, and Nath's joy could not be contained at seeing them.
Nath said, "Welcome, sadhus — arrange your lodgings, seeking privacy."
Then many sadhus lodged outside, and some lodged within the temple.
They had darshan, and Nath was pleased, and everyone received happiness alongside him.
Fine sweet laddus were made, and the people ate, with Prabhu himself serving.
He pressed the laddus upon them, and the sadhus, out of discipline, remained silent by gesture.
Then the King of kings spoke: "Do not remain silent in this way, Maharaj — whatever you need, ask for it and take it, but do not indicate by gesture without speaking."
Hearing the Beloved's words, all the sadhus rejoiced.
Thus the row of devotees was fed, and the sadhus were made exceedingly glad.
Evening fell, and the row of lamps was completed, and the merciful one sat upon a high seat.
Then the people of Burhanpur arrived, to have darshan of the merciful one; they brought a fine saffron-colored turban, with a golden border at its edges.
This was tied upon Maharaj's head, and all the people had darshan there.
The bright noonday sun blazed there, as if it were a white lily blooming.
There the garlanded Beloved sat, and the assembly shone with great beauty; many questions and answers took place, and his blissful form gave happiness.
Then Nath went to sleep, taking his close companions with him; when Jagjivan awoke, he gave darshan to all his devotees.
Then the support of life said, "Complete the Ashkot offering beautifully and well."
Then the people filled the Ashkot, sparing nothing in vegetables and cooked dishes.
The arti of the Ashkot was performed, and its splendor cannot be described; there Jivanpran ate, and then he fed the sadhus.
Thus the imperishable one performed these pastimes, and all the devotees received happiness in seeing them.
A devotee named Jagjivan lived in Vadodara, who lovingly had a robe prepared, a fine golden-embroidered one, most befitting.
He invited Nath to his lodging and fed him, and then placed the robe on his hand; wearing the robe, Pranajivan gave darshan to all the people.
Thus he performed ever-new pastimes daily — how could a poet ever describe them?
Festivals happened there day and night, giving happiness to his devotees always.
Then the day of Ekadashi arrived, called Prabodhini, the holy one; that day the festival was held in joy, and the whole assembly received happiness.
He then stayed two or four days more, giving the sadhus boundless happiness.
The Beloved bent down with affection, and Nathji met with all the sadhus; a fine and beautiful festival was held, one that cannot be told fully by mouth.
Hari gave this happiness joyfully, on the day called Ekadashi in the bright half of Kartik.
Having held the festival there, the merciful one then departed for the region of Panchal.
Govind came to Gadhada, the happiness-giving Swami Sahajanand.
After a few more days passed, let me now tell what Life did next.
There lived a man in the Sorath region, named Hemantsinh, pure of heart, who held such deep love for Prabhu that nothing was dear to him apart from Swami.
He sacrificed body and wealth, and remained wholly devoted to Prabhu; an exceedingly single-minded devotee, he never forgot Prabhu even for a moment.
He had Prabhu stay at his own home and had the Hutashani pastimes performed there; he arranged the festival with great love, one that cannot be described by mouth.
Having pleased Raj in every way, he had accomplished his own purpose; when all his tasks were fulfilled, he thought thus in his mind: "Whatever this human body was meant for, all of that has now been done.
One desire remains in my mind — let me fulfill it and go to be near Prabhu."
Then Jhinobhai departed from there and came to Gadhada, where Nath was; overjoyed, he beheld Nath, then sat near him with folded hands.
Then Hari lovingly called to him: "Jhinabhai, welcome, you have come well."
Then Jhinabhai said, "Maharaj, I have come today with a wish.
Fulfill my heartfelt desire — Prabhu, you are capable of doing this.
Let me say it: in Junagadh build a fine temple there.
Install a fine image there, and fulfill my wish.
I have one more hope besides: Prabhu, keep me near you."
Nath said, "This promise is made — whatever you have wished shall come to pass."
Having spoken thus, the merciful one then ate a fine meal.
He gave Jhinabhai the offering, which even Brahma and others desire; then Jhinabhai, together with the sadhus, was sent to have the temple built with diligence.
That same day a devotee named Punjabhai came certainly from Dholera; he too folded his hands and came, saying, "Hear my petition, Nath.
Build a temple at Dholera too, that all the people may receive joy."
Hearing this, Nath said, "Take a sadhu along with you."
He sent companions to both places, and the temples at once began to be built; sadhus went and came from there, bringing daily news of the temples' progress.
"In a few days the temples will be complete" — such news was reported to Prabhu.
Hearing this, Uttam said, "This is also my own wish — build a temple here too, that we, brother and sister, may be pleased."
Nath told him the same thing: "This too shall be accomplished by our own hand."
Saying this, he had the temple begun, and within a few months it was completed.
The Dholera temple was finished first, and the Beloved was asked to come quickly.
Valamji was at Vartal, and companions came there to invite him: "The temple has been completed — come and install the image."
Hearing this, Shyam set out and stayed at Galiyana village; from there Nath came to Pipli, and Dadobhai was pleased to meet him.
From there Maharaj came to Dholera, to install the image, bringing the whole company and the sadhus with him — in this way Nath arrived.
It was a fine year, on the thirteenth day of the bright half of Vaishakh, a beautiful and auspicious day — on that day Madanmohan was installed.
A fine and beautiful festival was held, one that cannot be told by mouth; Brahmins and devotees of Hari ate, and food was given to others as well.
Having held the festival, Nath departed and went to Gadhada to give darshan; then he went to Gadhali village, for the sake of the devotee Amba.