Gadhadã I-3
Remembering the Divine Actions
and Incidents of God
1 
On the night of Mãgshar sudi 6, Samvat 1876 [23 November 1819], Shriji Mahãrãj was sitting in Dãdã Khãchar’s darbãr in Gadhadã. He was dressed entirely in white clothes. At that time, an assembly of munis as well as devotees from various places had gathered before him.
On the night of Mãgshar sudi 6, Samvat 1876 [23 November 1819], Shriji Mahãrãj was sitting in Dãdã Khãchar’s darbãr in Gadhadã. He was dressed entirely in white clothes. At that time, an assembly of munis as well as devotees from various places had gathered before him.
2 Thereupon Shriji Mahãrãj said, “Even one who can constantly see the form of God in his heart should recall the divine actions and incidents of God performed in his various avatars in various places. He should also maintain affection for the brahmachãris, sadhus and satsangis, and should remember them as well. Why? Because if at the time of death he forgets God’s form, but remembers the divine actions and incidents performed by him at various places, or if he remembers those satsangis, brahmachãrisor sadhus, then by that association, God’s form will also be remembered. Thereby, that person attains an elevated spiritual status and benefits tremendously. That is why I perform grand Vishnu-yãgs; annually celebrate Janmãshtami, Ekãdashi and other observances; and gather brahmachãris, sadhus and satsangis on these occasions. After all, even if a sinner remembers these occasions at the time of his death, he will also attain the abode of God.”
Thereupon Shriji Mahãrãj said, “Even one who can constantly see the form of God in his heart should recall the divine actions and incidents of God performed in his various avatars in various places. He should also maintain affection for the brahmachãris, sadhus and satsangis, and should remember them as well. Why? Because if at the time of death he forgets God’s form, but remembers the divine actions and incidents performed by him at various places, or if he remembers those satsangis, brahmachãrisor sadhus, then by that association, God’s form will also be remembered. Thereby, that person attains an elevated spiritual status and benefits tremendously. That is why I perform grand Vishnu-yãgs; annually celebrate Janmãshtami, Ekãdashi and other observances; and gather brahmachãris, sadhus and satsangis on these occasions. After all, even if a sinner remembers these occasions at the time of his death, he will also attain the abode of God.”
Jay Swaminarayan! This is a real key vachanamrut for experiencing Shanti. By recalling the divine incidents of God, we can ignite instantaneous peace whenever we want, despite the thousands of stresses and worries that we may have in our mind. One simple solution to peace. It's funny how easily it gives us peace..like I've been listening to shastriji Maharajs jivan charitra on audio before bed every night and it's just so blissful going back in time during His lifetime and it really makes me live the prasangs as if I'm with Him watching everything happen!
ReplyDeleteFor me, my trigger to remember bhagwan is bhajans. I think of bhajans in relation to Bapa's vicharan videos, samiyo/mahotsav instances (such as the MM14 bhajan, previous kishori dances, etc.) or just think of any smruti in relation to the lyrics.
ReplyDeleteFind this as the simplest way to remember Maharaja and Swami because bhajans easily get stuck in my head.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cj4fF7Wd43U