Therefore, in His forms, no difference should ever be known. His having four or more arms is by the will of the two-armed Lord. For this reason, no difference should be perceived in any way among the forms of Shri 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 → . And the differences seen, such as having four arms, eight arms, or a thousand arms, should be understood as being by the will of the two-armed Shri 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 → . Shri 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 → is one and the same. If it happens that way, it is because of the devotee's desire, so God grants such a 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 → . Or, if the devotee has such a disposition or is suited for it, accordingly, God shows four arms, eight arms, or a thousand arms. He showed Arjuna a thousand arms. To some, He shows four arms. To some, He shows eight arms. It depends on the devotee's sentiment. God is indeed two-armed. His original form is indeed two-armed. Shri 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 → is one and the same, yet because of the serving devotees who reside with Him, He is called by various names such as Radha-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 → . Maharaj has said in the first Vachanamrut that when a devotee of God goes to God's abode, some go seated in a celestial chariot, some go seated in a chariot, and some go seated on Garuda. What is the reason for that? The desire of the respective devotee. The devotee's desire. That he might have a desire like, 'Well, I have traveled by plane, but not on Garuda.' So God fulfills it for him. God comes with Garuda. And in today's times, they have traveled a lot in motor cars, but not in that old chariot, like the one for a groom. So God comes with such a groom's chariot, saying, 'Come on. Let's fulfill your desire.' God has no need for a celestial chariot or anything. If He wills, He can transport them instantly. Shri 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 → is one and the same, yet because of the serving devotees who reside with Him, He is called by various names such as Radha-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 → , as stated in the preceding verses. Two-armed, of adolescent age. Such is His state, as determined in the scriptures. This height, this state, all of that is determined. But if a devotee desires that God hold a flute, then God holds a flute. God wears a garland, God holds a bow and arrow. We have often talked about how we once went to Cuttack. Krishnapriya Swami was with us then; Krishnapriya Swami and Krishnaswarup Swami had gone to Cuttack. There was a devotee there who had a very nice temple at his home. Then Krishnapriya Swami asked about his history, 'How did you get into satsang satsang 1) True company. The practice of associating with Bhagvãn’s sant, other satsangis, the ãtmã, and the sacred shãstras, and also observing vartmãns and niyams. 2) Also refers to the sampradãy, which is the presence of good company. Tap to open in glossary → ?' It was a wonderful satsang satsang 1) True company. The practice of associating with Bhagvãn’s sant, other satsangis, the ãtmã, and the sacred shãstras, and also observing vartmãns and niyams. 2) Also refers to the sampradãy, which is the presence of good company. Tap to open in glossary → . Even if no sadhus visited, he maintained so much satsang satsang 1) True company. The practice of associating with Bhagvãn’s sant, other satsangis, the ãtmã, and the sacred shãstras, and also observing vartmãns and niyams. 2) Also refers to the sampradãy, which is the presence of good company. Tap to open in glossary → . The temple was nice, thal was offered. He said, 'My mother was a satsangi satsangi A person who practises satsang. Tap to open in glossary → .' That brother shared. 'My mother was a satsangi satsangi A person who practises satsang. Tap to open in glossary → . And she had cancer at 35, so she must have been around 35 years old when she passed away to the divine abode. We were all young. Some were 10-12 years old, some were small children like that. But my mother was a very devout satsangi satsangi A person who practises satsang. Tap to open in glossary → . And because of her samskaras, we had satsang satsang 1) True company. The practice of associating with Bhagvãn’s sant, other satsangis, the ãtmã, and the sacred shãstras, and also observing vartmãns and niyams. 2) Also refers to the sampradãy, which is the presence of good company. Tap to open in glossary → .' When she passed away to the divine abode, God gave her 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 → in the form of Shri 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 → . So that mother said, 'I am a devotee of Swaminarayan. And if You come wearing three choglas, I would be very pleased. You gave me 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 → playing the flute.' So Maharaj changed His form. And Maharaj appeared in His original form. And Maharaj took her away. Oh, she was a lone woman. And in some far-off region where there was no satsang satsang 1) True company. The practice of associating with Bhagvãn’s sant, other satsangis, the ãtmã, and the sacred shãstras, and also observing vartmãns and niyams. 2) Also refers to the sampradãy, which is the presence of good company. Tap to open in glossary → , no association with sadhus. Yet, she just had this wish, 'If He comes wearing a turban with three choglas, I will find peace.' So Maharaj shows the flute to some, and to others, something else. Maharaj did this to test her and to show others, 'Look, such are My devotees.' They are not enticed by anything else. They do not find peace in any other incarnations either. Gunatitanand Swami has said, 'If one is attached to God and attached to the sadhu, how can one tell?' So, if one is attached to God, how can one tell? Signs, divine actions, and gestures. Signs, divine actions, and gestures—he likes only His. He can be absorbed only in His divine actions. He respects other divine actions, but for someone like this, his soul gets lost in these divine actions, in Maharaj's divine actions, and this does not happen anywhere else. So it means that he is attached to Maharaj. If he finds extreme pleasure in the divine actions of other incarnations, then it means that this devotee is attached to that murti murti 1) Sacred idol of Bhagvãn used to offer worship. There are eight types of murtis that can be worshipped: stone, wood, metal, earth, engraved or drawn, sand, gems, and mental. 2) The form of Bhagvãn. Tap to open in glossary → . So this is his test. Then God, according to his desire, grants him 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, having four arms and so on, 'chatur-bhuja-di-tu-tu dvi-bahoho tasya cha aichchhikam.' It is by His will. By His will, though He Himself has no such desire. So at that time, He is subservient to the devotee of God. So even if the devotee of God does not make such a wish at that moment, it does not matter, but if he had a great liking for it during his period of spiritual practice, God fulfills it in the end. Even if there is no desire at that time. Just as God told Dhruvaji, and Dhruvaji told God, 'Maharaj, I no longer have any desire for a kingdom.' But when he started his spiritual practice, he had made a resolve, hadn't he, 'May I get such a kingdom. A kingdom larger and more stable than my father's.' Then he performed devotion, so he became free of desires. So no such desire remained. God gave him 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 → . Having given 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 → , He said, 'Ask.' He replied, 'I have no desire to ask for anything.' 'Why is there no desire? You used to say so, didn't you? In the beginning, you did it for that very reason. Penance.' 'But still, now that I have performed Your devotion, no desire remains in my heart.' God said, 'I will fulfill that previous desire of yours. It does not matter if you do not have it now.' 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. Not human-proofread., AI-translated, unverified · Source details