In a world dominated by appearances, expectations, and endless cravings, the teachings of the great poet-saints of India offer not just solace but awakening. Muktanand Swami, a beloved paramhansa of Bhagwan Swaminarayan, was one such spiritual luminary. His bhajans are not mere verses—they are the lived wisdom of one who had tasted the Divine.
In this reflective composition, Muktanand Swami speaks of the anubhavi, the realized soul, and paints a portrait of what it means to live from within rather than react to the world outside.
“Anubhavine apda antarthi bhagi re…”
For the realized soul, sorrow no longer holds sway. Why? Because his source of joy lies within. He has met the Antaryami—the indweller of all hearts. This isn’t just poetic imagery; it is the spiritual experience of one who has dissolved the ego and merged in divine awareness. Such a soul lives not out of compulsion or compulsion-driven emotion, but out of constant communion with God.
“Urmi ne tran ishna, ahamtane tyagi re…”
What is the path to such realization? Muktanand Swami points out the inner work—letting go of the waves of desire (urmi), the three material urges (trushna), and the ego (ahamkar). When one witnesses the power that animates life itself—jakta jivan—the mind awakens to the truth that it is not the doer, but the instrument of something far greater. This awakening is not theoretical—it brings clarity, detachment, and lasting peace.
“Chaud lok Vaikunth lagi, mayani pagi re…”
Even the heavens and higher realms, says Swami, are under the domain of maya. The wise soul, however, is untouched by the fire of worldly suffering—the traya tapa—because he no longer identifies with the body, the mind, or the fleeting dance of events. He sees through it all, like a silent witness. His freedom is not a promise of the afterlife—it is a living liberation.
“Asht siddhi nav nidhi, te nirmalya tyagi re…”
In a world that chases miraculous powers and material success, the anubhavi renounces even these. The eight siddhis and nine nidhis—supernatural abilities and treasures—are like stale flowers to him. His heart longs for one thing alone: Ramragi re—a love for God, born from the lips of the Guru. To be gurumukhi, to live in accordance with the Guru’s word, is his highest treasure.
Muktanand Swami gently peels back the layers of illusion we so easily wrap ourselves in—our desires, our identities, our pride, and even our spiritual ambitions. He reminds us that the only path that leads us beyond this great illusion is that of bhakti guided by gnan, devotion rooted in realization.
The realized soul does not seek escape from life, but lives life with full awareness, anchored in God. He does not fight desires; he outgrows them. He does not reject the world; he sees through it.
And so the invitation of this bhajan is clear:
Let us live from within.
Let us pursue that divine presence that already resides in our heart.
Let us listen to the Guru and walk the path he lights.
Let us become an anubhavi—not just in knowledge, but in experience.
Because when we truly begin to know God, not just worship Him—grief fades, illusion crumbles, and peace begins.
| Verse | Translation |
| Anubhavine apda antarthi bhagi re, Antarjami olkhya tahA lagni lagi re… anu 1 | For the realized soul, all grief has flown, God dwells within – he’s deeply known. With heartfelt love, his soul is tied To the One who lives deep inside. |
| Urmi ne tran ishna ahamtane tyagi re, Jakta jivan joine tya buddhi jagi re… anu 2 | He’s cast off waves of urge and pride, Let go of cravings far and wide. By seeing who makes all things move, His faith has stirred – firm, clear, and true. |
| Chaud lok Vaikunth lagi mayani pagi re, Tethi anubhavi alga rahe tray tap agi re… anu 3 | From earth below to heaven’s dome, Maya rules all beneath her throne. But he stands free, with calm unshaken, By body, world, and nature’s burden. |
| Asht siddhi nav nidhi te nirmalya tyagi re, Muktanand kahe gurumukhi rahe Ramragi re… anu 4 | He shuns all powers, wealth, and show, Their fleeting worth he’s come to know. Muktanand says, in God he stays the one who is firm in the Guru’s ways. |
Introduction on Paramhansa (Text): https://www.baps.org/About-BAPS/TheFounder%E2%80%93BhagwanSwaminarayan/Legacy/Disciples/Paramhansas.aspx
Anirdesh – Anubhavi anandma Brahmarasna bhogi re (Translation): https://www.anirdesh.com/kirtan/study.php?by=type&type=Translation&part=1&no=429
Akshar Amrutam (Audio): https://app.aksharamrutam.in/3Zq6u6WhMVFngTPS8
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