All who praise the Lord are raised…

The Transformative Power of Devotion

True bhakti is not measured by status, scholarship, or birth—but by the sincerity of one’s heart. In the timeless Gujarati verse “Hari bhajta sahu motap pame,” Muktanand Swami beautifully captures this truth. Those who devote themselves to Bhagwan are lifted beyond the cycle of birth and death, freed from sorrow and filled with divine strength.

“All who praise the Lord are raised,
Freed from birth and death—unfazed.
Like iron touched by mystic stone,
They shine like gold all on their own.”

When iron meets the touchstone, it becomes gold; likewise, when a soul meets Hari, it transforms. Devotion doesn’t merely decorate life—it transfigures it. The impurities of ego and desire melt away, and the devotee shines with divine brilliance.

The Equality of Souls in Devotion

Beyond Birth and Social Boundaries

In the second verse, Muktanand Swami offers a powerful reminder through the story of Narad Muni. Though born to a lowly servant, Narad’s heartfelt worship of Hari made him revered among sages.

“If by birth, Muni Narad was seen,
A low-born son is all one’d gleen.
Worshipping Hari, His mind he became,
The scriptures now all praise his name.”

Narad’s story reveals a divine truth: Bhagwan values bhav (sincere feeling) over janm (birth). In God’s eyes, lineage and social position fade away—the purity of one’s devotion is what shines.

The True Measure of Greatness

Our scriptures teach that spiritual elevation is not inherited; it is earned through surrender. Even those society once ignored can become saints when they anchor their hearts in Bhagwan. True greatness arises not from the family we are born into, but from the faith we cultivate within.

Love That Unites with the Divine

Radha’s Example of Total Devotion

The verse on Radha reminds us that prem bhakti—devotion infused with pure love—is the highest form of worship.

“Radha, in love, with depth and grace,
Held her Lord in heart’s embrace.
By loving Him, she gained His light,
Now she is praised by all alike.”

Radha didn’t just remember Krishna; she became one with Him through love. Her devotion dissolved all separation—her heart became His home.

The Heart as the Temple

Just as Radha carried Krishna in her heart, we too are invited to carry Maharaj and Swami within us. When our devotion deepens into love, God ceases to be distant. Every prayer, every act of seva becomes an offering of the heart—a living temple for the Divine.

eward of Surrender

Finding Refuge in the Lord

The final verse carries a promise for every seeker: those who take refuge in Hari find freedom from suffering and eternal bliss.

“Who bows to Shyam with heart sincere,
Will see life’s pain just disappear.
Those who gain Muktanand’s Lord,
Forever attain true bliss adored.”

When we surrender to Shreeji Maharaj—worldly burdens lighten. He transforms our anxieties into peace and our struggles into strength. This surrender is not defeat; it is liberation.

The Eternal Reward

To meet “Muktanandna Nath”—the Lord of Muktanand—is to realize the eternal joy that never fades. Such joy is not dependent on circumstances; it springs from divine union. Bhagwan’s grace transforms not just our destiny, but our very being.

Introduction on Paramhansa (Text): https://www.baps.org/About-BAPS/TheFounder%E2%80%93BhagwanSwaminarayan/Legacy/Disciples/Paramhansas.aspx

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