Lyrical Reflections: The scent of a lion makes herds take flight…

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In an age where clarity is clouded by chaos, and the eyes of the soul often remain shut amidst the noise of the world, the teachings of saints like Muktanand Swami shine like a silent lighthouse—guiding seekers inward, to the source of all light.

This timeless composition from Muktanand Swami is not simply a devotional bhajan; it is a map of inner transformation. Through each verse, he sketches the contours of the anubhavi—the one who has realized.

“Anubhavine antare rahe Ram vase re…”
Within the realized, God remains,
In all he does, His presence reigns.

The anubhavi does not merely believe in God—he lives Him. Every word, every breath, every action becomes an offering, an expression of the divine presence he carries within. The heart no longer seeks validation from the world, for it has found its beloved dwelling in the core of being.

“Jya jue tya Ramji, biju na bhase re…”
In all he sees, none else appears—
God alone is bright and clear.

This is not metaphor. This is the sight of the soul unveiled. When ego drops, when craving ceases, the realized one sees no separation—just the unbroken presence of the Lord in all directions. Illusion doesn’t tempt him, because truth has become his only vision.

“Kesari kera gandhthi kari koti trase re…”
The scent of a lion makes herds take flight,
So too, his soul dispels the night.

Just as animals flee at the mere scent of a lion, the fragrance of self-realization causes ignorance to scatter. Muktanand Swami reminds us that realization is not passive—it is powerful. The light of atma-gnan, true self-knowledge, effortlessly dissolves darkness. There is no need for conflict or control; the presence itself is transformative.

“Hu talye Hari dhukda te talay dase re…”
When by service, pride is won,
God draws near like breaking dawn.

What melts the barriers between soul and Supreme? Humility. Service. Surrender. The one who bows in selfless devotion finds God not as a distant concept, but as a living presence. Muktanand Swami concludes by pointing to the saints—those rare beings in whom the Divine walks, speaks, and listens. They are not just guides; they are gateways to grace.

VerseTranslation
Anubhavine antare
rahe Ram vase re,
Je bole je sambhale
drashti prakashe re… anu 1
Within the realized, God remains,
In all he does, His presence reigns.
Each word he speaks, each sound he hears,
Reveals the Lord to far and near.
Jya jue tya Ramji
biju na bhase re,
Bhat dekhi bhule nahi
anubhav ujase re… anu 2
In all he sees, none else appears –
God alone is bright and clear.
No false disguise can veil his sight,
He sees the truth with inner light.
Kesari kera gandhthi
kari koti trase re,
Tem atmana udyotthi
agnan nase re… anu 3
The scent of a lion makes herds take flight, So too, his soul dispels the night.
With blazing self-knowledge shining strong,
All ignorance is swiftly gone.
Hu talye Hari dhukda
te talay dase re,
Muktanand mahasantne
Prabhu pragat pase re… anu 4
When by service, pride is won,
God draws near like breaking dawn.
Muktanand says in saints so great,
God Himself resides innate.

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

Anirdesh – Anubhavine antare rahe Ram vase re, (Translation): https://www.anirdesh.com/kirtan/study.php?by=type&type=Translation&part=1&no=430

Akshar Amrutam (Audio): https://app.aksharamrutam.in/3Zq6u6WhMVFngTPS8

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