Leaders Lead with Humility and Action

Pujya Anandjivan Swami shares a memory of Mahant Swami Maharaj. 

Once a spiritual gathering was planned in a field near the mandir in Sankri, Gujarat. However, when Swamishri and the sadhus arrived, the field was far from ready. It was overgrown with weeds and littered with garbage, the remnants of years of neglect.

Without hesitation, Mahant Swami quietly picked up a bucket and began cleaning. No announcement, no request for help. Just simple, silent action.

Others quickly ran to him and said, “Swamiji, we will do it. Please stop.” But Mahant Swami just smiled and replied, “No, you also join me. Together, we will do it.”

And so, they worked together, cleaning the field until it was ready to welcome the shibir attendees. 

His humility showed that no task is too small, no effort insignificant when done with a pure heart. He led by example, inspiring others to serve without ego, with joy and unity.

True Leaders lead with Humility and with their own Actions.

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/