What if the greatest spiritual shift you’ll ever make doesn’t come from a long scripture, a deep meditation, or a major life event—but from a single, powerful thought? On the first day of 2023, Mahant Swami Maharaj offered a message so short, yet so spiritually profound, that it can reshape the way we see others and the way we live.
This is the story of that moment—and the spiritual principle behind it.
A New Year, A New Lens to See the World
A Day Filled Yet Never Too Full for Guidance
January 1st, 2023, in Ahmedabad was far from a quiet day for Mahant Swami Maharaj. The day was packed—New Year celebrations, a significant meeting about Akshardham Robbinsville, dinner with guests, and countless personal interactions.
Late at night, as he walked toward his lift after hours of engagement, a sadhu gently asked him for a message in English to begin the new year.
Without pause, Swamishri responded in Gujarati:
“Badha ma divyabhav.”
A second sadhu translated:
“Divinity in all.”
Three words. Infinite meaning.
The Power of a Simple, Spiritual Thought
It wasn’t a lecture. It wasn’t a long New Year’s discourse. It was a spiritual compass—pointing every devotee back to the essence of Ekantik Dharma.
Why “Divinity in All” Changes Everything
Seeing God in Every Soul
When we begin to see divinity in others, our interactions transform. Judgments soften. Compassion deepens. Ego dissolves. Suddenly, every relationship becomes a spiritual opportunity rather than a personal transaction.
“Three words, and they have the power to transform how you see others, how you act, and the life that you create for yourself.”
Living What You See
Divyabhav isn’t passive acceptance—it’s active spirituality. To see the divine in all is to respond with patience, humility, and purity even when it’s difficult. It’s to remember that every soul, no matter how flawed, holds a spark of God.
“Because when we begin to see the divinity in others, we begin to live the divine ourselves.”
Turning Thought Into Transformation
Starting Small, Transforming Big
Swamishri’s message wasn’t meant to be understood—it was meant to be practiced. Sometimes the smallest shifts cause the biggest inner revolutions:
A softer tone.
A kinder gesture.
A pause instead of a reaction.
“This week, try it… and you might find your own heart changing too.”
A Daily Spiritual Practice
Divyabhav isn’t a yearly resolution; it’s a daily discipline. It turns ordinary encounters into sacred moments. When you choose to respond with divinity, you’re not just shaping your relationships—you’re shaping your destiny.
Conclusion: Begin With One Thought That Elevates Everything
Of all the teachings we receive, some are long, intricate, and layered. Others are like seeds—tiny, but capable of growing into something immense. Mahant Swami Maharaj’s New Year message was one of those seeds.
“Divinity in all.”
Three words.
One life-changing vision.
Start seeing the sacred in others, and watch how the divine awakens within you.
Let this be your year of divyabhav—of seeing God everywhere, and therefore, living closer to God yourself.
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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