In the quiet town of Sarangpur, Gujarat, on a seemingly ordinary morning—April 9, 2019—something extraordinary unfolded. It wasn’t marked by ceremony or grand proclamation. It was a small moment, easily missed by most. But for one man, it became unforgettable.
Every morning, as Mahant Swami Maharaj stepped out of Sarvasva, his residence, he would make his way down the familiar stairs facing the Sapodilla orchard. And like clockwork, at the same spot, stood a security guard. There were no long conversations, no elaborate exchanges—just a smile, a nod, a small greeting. Yet, in that simple act, there was warmth. Recognition. Humanity.
But that morning, the guard was absent.
Swamishri noticed.
He paused, concerned, and searched for the familiar face. It wasn’t just a passing glance—he truly looked. The sadhus informed him that the guard’s post had been changed for the day. And while Swamishri continued with his routine—visiting the Mandir for darshan, engaging in his daily disciplines—his heart hadn’t let go of that small disruption.
Then, as he walked toward the murti of Shriji Maharaj in front of the Mandir, his eyes found what they had been searching for.
The guard stood there, assigned a new post.
Swamishri’s face lit up with joy. His voice rang out affectionately, “Chokidar!” The guard turned, and his heart swelled. In that moment, he wasn’t just a security guard—he was seen.
This is Mahant Swami Maharaj.
A spiritual leader revered by millions, yet attentive to one. A saint surrounded by sadhus and devotees, yet mindful of a solitary guard. His love does not discriminate by role or robe. It touches everyone equally—gently, humbly, powerfully.
It reminds us that greatness doesn’t always shout from stages. Sometimes, it whispers through kindness. It is found in remembering someone others forget, in acknowledging the overlooked, in lifting someone with nothing more than a smile and sincerity.
Today, let us do the same.
Let us greet the receptionist who always says good morning. Thank the delivery driver who shows up rain or shine. Smile at the janitor, the watchman, the helper—those who keep our world running, often in silence.
Because sometimes, the smallest act of recognition can become the biggest moment in someone’s day.
And who knows?
That one moment… might just change their world.
To know more about Mahant Swami Maharaj: https://www.baps.org/About-BAPS/TheFounder%E2%80%93BhagwanSwaminarayan/TheSpiritualLineage-TheGuruParampara/Mahant-Swami-Maharaj.aspx
Mahant Swami Maharaj: An Introductory Film on the Spiritual Leader of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7s1OeBc3lHw&t=9s
BAPS Website: https://www.baps.org/
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