Some have the strength of food, wealth, and kingdom. Some have much strength of knowledge. Some have the strength of their own body. I do not have even an atom of such strength. I do not have even an atom of such strength, nor do I have the strength of others. Oh, omnipotent Sahajanandji, I am your refuge. Come in difficult times, Lord, you come to me. Do not move away in difficult times. Hari Hari An 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 difficult times, my dear, Again and again, protect me. In distress, Shri Hari Hari An 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 → Make me capable of doing good. The final hour is difficult. So say the Vedas and Puranas. At that time, you immediately come, Take care, O wise Shyam. The deities of the body rise. And the breath moves in one direction. At that time, you take care. My beloved, the indestructible one. I ask this, O great Lord, Remove the army of sorrow. In the time of distress due to illness, Shri Hari Hari An 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 → This is the last recommendation. Protect me in difficult times. Having made a special request, Nishkulanand says with certainty. See what kind of prayer was made. Such a prayer should arise from within us towards Maharaj. Not artificial. One can practice, but if such a prayer arises from within, it is called taking refuge in Maharaj. Swami says that this jiva cannot live without taking support from anyone. Prayer is also something to be learned, isn't it? We had a conversation one day that Gunatitanand Swami had told us to pray. In the last part of the fourth chapter. So, one has to learn how to pray, what kind of prayer to offer to Maharaj. Swami says that this jiva cannot live without taking support from anyone. By relying on something, the jiva considers itself happier. Some have the strength of food, wealth, and kingdom; they have support. Some have the strength of knowledge, thinking, 'I have studied so much.' I have received such degrees and titles. I have a double degree. I have three degrees. That happens often, doesn't it? They are double graduates, aren't they? Many have spent their entire lives just studying. The spending remains undone. Some have the strength of knowledge, thinking, 'I have studied so much.' I have received such degrees and titles. Because of that, he walks with his head held high. And he has pride in his body, thinking that he will never fall ill. We, such strong individuals, are considering ourselves happy by holding onto some support or another. Swami says that I do not have even an atom of that strength. There is no such support within me. Therefore, O Maharaj, the fact that I have met Swaminarayan is my strength. Others may not have met him, but I have met Swaminarayan, and that strength should be within him. I am a servant of Swaminarayan. And Swaminarayan has met me this time. Within him, there should be patience and coolness. Maharaj has called it completeness. He considers himself complete, knowing that he has met God. Swami says that I do not have even an atom of that strength. There is no such support within me. Therefore, O Maharaj, I have only your strength. You are my sole refuge and my only support. Swami prays to Maharaj with intense devotion. O Maharaj, please come to my aid in difficult times. Consider me your unique servant. You will repeatedly need to help me. And furthermore, the most difficult time for this jiva is the final moment of abandoning the body, as the Vedas, Puranas, and Shastras say. Maharaj, do not delay even a moment at that time. When the deities of all senses have left this body, and no sense is functioning. When even the breath is ready to depart and has begun to move in one direction. At that time, my Maharaj, please take care of me. I repeatedly ask you, Maharaj, to be present at the time of death; do not fail me. Repeatedly requesting, my last and only plea is this. O Krishna Krishna 1) An avatãr of Bhagvãn. He incarnated in the svarup of a cowherd. This is considered to be a greater avatãr than the others, as Shree Krishna possessed all of the powers of Bhagvãn, whereas other avatãrs possessed less power. Shree Krishna conveyed the message of love and humanity to the world. Also, He recited the epic poem, the Bhagvad Geetã, to Arjun in which He stated: ‘Whenever dharma declines and adharma increases, I shall incarnate myself as a human to save the holy, to destroy the sin of the sinner, and to establish dharma. I come into being from yug to yug’. 2) In the Vachanãmrut, Shreeji Mahãrãj also uses the name “Shree Krishna” to describe Bhagvãn Purushottam Nãrãyan. Tap to open in glossary → how can I remember you when my throat is choked? The Gujarati of the shloka is not written. Such prayers have been made by great devotees. Nishkulanand Swami Nishkulanand Swami Disciple of Sahajanand Swami (Swaminarayan Bhagwan) and author of the Bhaktachintamani, as stated in the scripture's own closing colophon at the end of every chapter. Tap to open in glossary → There is a beautiful verse in Swami's cassette. O Lord, remove the faults. In that, Maharaj has prayed to Maharaj at the time of death. Devanand Swami's kirtans are very beautiful. At the time of death, O Ghanshyam, it is very beautiful. Muktanand Swami has such verses. One should make a garland of all these words. What prayer did they all offer to Maharaj at the time of death? What is his ultimate, ultimate prayer? We should match ours with his. What prayer has he offered to Maharaj? And what prayer do we offer to Maharaj? What is our ultimate wish? By matching it with that, if there is any slight difference, it should be corrected. Great saints have offered such prayers to Maharaj. Canto number 39 The final hour is said to be extremely difficult. Even great warriors cannot endure it. That sorrow cannot be compared. At that time, who can hold patience? It cannot be held in much sorrow. Patience, with great patience. In every pore, the pain of a scorpion's sting arises. When the body has to depart. In that time, who is whose? When the creature becomes helpless. Everyone takes their own self-interest. All relatives cry. At that time, Shri Hari Hari An 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 → My dear, do not delay. My support, please come. Hurry, my beloved. This is what I asked for loudly. Protect me in difficult times. Hearing that, O Shyam, Lord, I cry out. You are very compassionate, Ghanshyamji. True love that brings happiness. Without you, in the three worlds, There is no one to help. If this time improves, Then everything will improve greatly. If this time worsens, Then what good qualities will arise? For that reason, I come to you. I ask, Maharaj. Nishkulanand says, O Lord, At this time, preserve my honor. For every embodied being, the most difficult time of suffering is the time of death. Although for this jiva, taking birth and leaving the body are both times of extreme suffering, similar to the pain of dissolution. Even then, in the womb, the jiva's duty does not remain much. The Supreme Being Himself brings him completely into this world. But the state of death is of a different kind for the jiva. Then many kinds of blows fall upon him at once. Then even great brave and courageous men cannot bear the pain of birth and the pain of death, both are equal. The pain of birth and the pain of death are both equal. Both are said to be like dissolution. But in birth, one's own role is not much. It is all God's role, and He alone brings everything to completion. In the sorrow of death, we have our own role. It should not go wrong. From the sorrow of birth, Maharaj alone delivers, He delivers everyone. Without prayer, the jiva might be praying in the womb, but Maharaj delivers him. But there is the sorrow of death. If that time goes wrong, then it is said that the game of life is lost. And in that, it's not just God's role. It is said to be our own role. One should pray to Maharaj. Shastriji Maharaj fell ill in '75, Swami was very ill. So every day, all the saints would go for darshan darshan Seeing. 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 → So Swami was a little ill, so everyone would sit. For a while, they would chant, Swami would talk about something, but that day he was a little more ill. So Gyan Swami said to Swami, 'Swami, sing a kirtan kirtan Divine songs about Bhagvãn and His charitras, usually sung to the accompaniment of musical instruments. Tap to open in glossary → Sing this kirtan kirtan Divine songs about Bhagvãn and His charitras, usually sung to the accompaniment of musical instruments. Tap to open in glossary → At the time of death, O Shri Ghanshyam, help me. So Gyan Swami must have sung two or three verses of that kirtan kirtan Divine songs about Bhagvãn and His charitras, usually sung to the accompaniment of musical instruments. Tap to open in glossary → So the whole atmosphere was so gloomy that Gyan Swami broke down in sobs. Then the whole thing went wrong. Then they quietly left. And it is unforgettable. So Swami was so patient. But even then, he would offer prayers to Maharaj at the time of death. For every embodied being, the most difficult time of suffering is the time of death. Although for this jiva, taking birth and leaving the body are both times of extreme suffering, similar to the pain of dissolution. Even then, in the womb, the jiva's duty does not remain much. The Supreme Being Himself brings him completely into this world. But the state of death is of a different kind for the jiva. Then many kinds of blows fall upon him at once. Then there is a difficult time that even great brave and courageous men cannot bear. Swami says that this sorrow cannot be compared to any other sorrow and shown. Only the one who experiences it can know it. Then no one can keep patience. Shriji Maharaj says that the time of death is like an ocean. No swimmer can cross it. Perhaps a river can be crossed with physical strength, but in the ocean, no one's strength works. Therefore, even great patient men, self-realized men, lose courage at that time. In every single pore, the pain of being stung by millions of scorpions arises. When it's time to leave the body. Pain arises from within, and it creates a pain like being struck by an arrow. The mistakes made throughout one's life and weak karmas fall upon the jiva all at once to inflict pain. Around him, all the relatives of this world, taking care of their own self-interest, are beating their chests. They have no concern for the pain of the dying person. Swami says for this jiva. O my Lord, then do not delay. Then, Maharaj, come quickly. Even great patient men have prayed to you at this time. Therefore, Maharaj, I also cry out to you. Brave warriors cannot maintain patience upon hearing the cry of the poor and helpless. O Maharaj, you are the only support. Without you, there is no one else to help me, and I have not chosen anyone else. If the final moment is improved, then all tasks are improved. And if there is a disturbance at that time, then no matter how many good qualities there are, they will be meaningless. Therefore, O Maharaj, I request you to protect the honor of that time. Please protect my honor at that time; our honor is in your hands. AI translation of the Gujarati transcript above, produced in the same pass that transcribed the audio, one English segment per Gujarati segment. Devotional and technical terms with no precise English equivalent (kirtan, satsang, vasana, samskara, and similar) are kept as their plain transliteration rather than force-translated. 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