On June 25, 2019, Mahant Swami Maharaj was in Ahmedabad. On this day he demonstrated what true tolerance looks like. Not through words, but through observance.
While having his lunch, his attendant, Sadhu Vinaypriya Swami, noticed a strange crunching sound as Swami ate his broccoli. Concerned, he quickly removed the remaining pieces and asked, “Swami, was there dirt in the broccoli?” Swami calmly nodded, “In every bite.” Surprised, the attendant said, “Then why didn’t you say anything? I would have removed it immediately!” But Mahant Swami Maharaj remained at ease. And in that simple choice, he taught us what tolerance really means.
This simple moment carried a deep message: there was no need to complain. His composure and tolerance came from a realization that the soul is never affected by such physical discomforts. This understanding gave him the strength to rise above any kind of irritation.
And this lesson applies to us too. The next time something bothers you, whether it’s a minor inconvenience or an unpleasant situation, pause and ask yourself, “Is this really worth disturbing my inner peace?” More often than not, the answer will be no.
Because when we choose patience over reaction, we don’t just handle the moment better, we invite calm, steadiness, and a kind of peace that stays with us far longer than the problem itself.
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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