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SAHAJANAND CHARITRA a Textbook of the Satsang Examinations Series: 9 SAHAJANAND CHARITRA A Textbook of the Satsang Examinations Series: 9 SAHAJANAND CHARITRA Gujarati Text: Prof. Ramesh M. Dave Translation: BAPS Sadhus Swaminarayan Aksharpith Ahmedabad Sahajanand Charitra (English Edition) (A short biography of Bhagwan Swaminarayan) A textbook for the Satsang Examinations curriculum set by Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha Inspirer: HDH Pramukh Swami Maharaj Previous Editions: 1978, 1985, 1994, 1999 5th Edition: December 2009 Copies: 3,000 (Total:11,000) Price: Rs. 75.00 (Reduced from Rs. 100 by courtesy of Swaminarayan Aksharpith) ISBN: 81-7526-152-8 Copyright: © Swaminarayan Aksharpith All rights reserved. No part of this book may be used or reproduced in any form or by any means without permission in writing from the publisher, except for brief quotations embodied in reviews and articles. Published & Printed by Swaminarayan Aksharpith Shahibaug Road, Ahmedabad-4 Gujarat, India. Websites: www.swaminarayan.org kids.baps.org www.mandir.org www.akshardham.com v BLESSINGS The youth movement established and nourished by Brahmaswarup Yogiji Maharaj has been expanding at a very rapid pace. With a view to satisfying the aspirations and the thirst for knowledge of the youth joining the organization, and also to enable them to understand and imbibe the principles of Akshar and Purushottam expounded by Bhagwan Swaminarayan, the publications division, Swaminarayan Aksharpith, organized under the auspices of Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha, has produced a series of books. Through these books, it is intended to impart systematic, sustained and pure knowledge in simple language on a scholastic basis to children and youth of the Swaminarayan Sampraday. It is hoped that this Sanstha, established by Brahmaswarup Shastriji Maharaj for implementing and propagating the Vedic ideals propounded by Bhagwan Swaminarayan, will, through this activity, spread the ideals and noble traditions of the Sampraday and through it, the culture and heritage of the Hindu religion. It is the aim of this project to preach and spread the divine message of Bhagwan Swaminarayan to all corners of the world. We hope that all religious-minded truth-seekers of the Sampraday, and those outside of it, will welcome this activity and be inspired by its universal principles and ideals. In order to encourage children and youths, annual examinations are held based on the curriculum presented in these books. Certificates are also awarded to successful candidates. We bless Pujya Ishwarcharan Swami, Prof. Rameshbhai Dave, Kishorebhai Dave, and all others who have cooperated in preparing these books. Vasant Panchmi Shastri Narayanswarupdasji Vikram Samvat 2028 (Pramukh Swami Maharaj) (1972 CE), Atladra Jai Swaminarayan vi PUBLISHER’S NOTE The early years of Bhagwan Swaminarayan’s life have been narrated in Ghanshyam Charitra and Nilkanth Charitra, which are part of the Satsang Prarambha and Pravesh Examinations, respectively. This book, Sahajanand Charitra, provides a narration of important episodes and events from the time of his appointment as Head of the Sampraday by Ramanand Swami until his return to his divine abode, Akshardham. During this time Sahajanand Swami’s true, divine personality became evident to all. The incidents are arranged in chronological order and the dates are based on the ‘Halari Panchang’, that is, the Vikram Samvat year which begins on the first day of the bright half of Ashadh and ends on the new moon day of Jeth. The chapters from 1 to 29 narrate incidents from Samvat 1858 to 1886 (1801 to 1830 CE), with one chapter for each year in sequence. Reading and reflection on the incidents in this book will truly guide and inspire all spiritual aspirants on the spiritual path and provide all with an experience of genuine inner peace. The English edition is a translation, with slight modifications, of the Gujarati original, Sahajanand Charitra. This book is part of the curriculum for the third level, Satsang Parichay, of the Satsang Examinations. It is our earnest prayer that all devotees study these books carefully, pass the examinations with flying colours, and above all, derive immense spiritual benefit and please our beloved guru, Pramukh Swami Maharaj. - Swaminarayan Aksharpith Shri Swaminarayano Vijayate *Ame sau Swãminã bãlak, marishu Swãmine mãte; Ame sau Shrijitanã yuvak, ladishu Shrijine mãte... Nathi dartã nathi kartã, amãrã jãnni parvã; Amãre dar nathi koino, ame janmyã chhie marvã...ame 1 Ame ã yagna ãrambhyo, balidãno ame daishu; Amãrã Akshar Purushottam, Gunãtit jnãnne gãishu...ame 2 Ame sau Shriji tanã putro, Akshare vãs amãro chhe; Svadharmi bhasma choli to, amãre kshobh shãno chhe...ame 3 Juo sau motinã Swãmi, na rãkhi kai te khãmi; Pragat Purushottam pãmi, malyã Gunãtit Swãmi...ame 4 1 * For meaning see page 173 CONTENTS Blessings ................................................................................v Publisher’s Note ....................................................................vi CHAPTER 1 1. Swaminarayan – the Divine Mantra .................................. 1 2. Maharaj’s Routine ............................................................ 3 3. Raghunathdas, the Great Obstruction ............................... 3 4. Emptying Hell ................................................................... 5 CHAPTER 2 1. Magniram Becomes Advaitanand ......................................8 2. Nishchay to Ramchandra Sheth ..................................... 12 3. Experiences of Samadhi ................................................. 13 4. AnnAkut in Loj ............................................................... 14 5. Realization to Muktanand Swami .................................. 15 6. Excommunication of Harbai and Valbai ......................... 18 7. Darshan in Two Forms .................................................... 20 CHAPTER 3 1. A Fakir Is Shown a Miracle ..............................................22 2. Alms Distribution Activities .............................................22 3. The Sweeter Buttermilk ................................................. 23 4. Test of Sundarji Suthar .................................................... 24 5. Protection of Mulji Sheth ............................................... 26 6. Excommunication of Raghunathdas ...............................27 7. Diksha to Lalji Suthar .....................................................29 CHAPTER 4 1. Visits to Kariyani and Gadhada ....................................... 31 CHAPTER 5 1. Removed Imaginary Fears and Superstitions ..................32 ix 2. Murti-Pratishtha of Shri Vasudev-Narayan ..................... 34 3. Shunned Precious Things ................................................ 35 4. Method of De-addiction .................................................. 36 CHAPTER 6 1. Bhattji’s Dilemma Solved ................................................ 38 2. Stopped Infanticide ........................................................39 3. Eradication of Sati Custom ..............................................40 4. Initiation of Paramhansas ...............................................42 CHAPTER 7 1. The Greatness of Mulji Bhakta ....................................... 45 2. Initiation to Eighteen Devotees ...................................... 46 3. Opposed Killings During the Yagnas ...............................47 4. Made Brahmachari Sit with Him .....................................48 5. Practised What He Preached .......................................... 49 6. Rigorous Tests for the Sadhus ......................................... 50 7. O Carrots! ...................................................................... 53 8. Realization Comes to a Pathan ....................................... 53 CHAPTER 8 1. A Dumb Recites the Vedas ...............................................55 2. Learn Sanskrit ................................................................ 56 3. Non-violent Yagna at Jetalpur ........................................ 57 4. The Nuisance of Lolangar ............................................... 60 5. The End of Jagjivan ........................................................ 62 CHAPTER 9 1. I Want to Liberate Them All ............................................ 64 2. Yagna at Dabhan ............................................................ 65 3. ‘Have Mercy on Us’ .......................................................... 66 4. Shriji Maharaj Attainable Through His Grace ..................67 5. Sahajanand, the Just ...................................................... 69 x CHAPTER 10 1. Darshan of Dharma-Bhakti .............................................70 2. Shobharam Becomes Blind .............................................71 3. Gift of Vision .................................................................. 72 CHAPTER 11 1. Test of Jiva Khachar ....................................................... 74 2. Purified Speech .............................................................. 75 3. Manki’s Mount ................................................................ 76 4. Predicts Famine ..............................................................78 5. The Art of Salvation ....................................................... 79 6. Discouraged Abusive Songs ............................................81 7. The Glory of Gunatit ...................................................... 82 8. Nawab’s Faith Vindicated ................................................ 85 CHAPTER 12 1. The Famine of
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