Life often feels like a relentless pursuit of desires and fleeting pleasures. We get so absorbed in the superficial glitter of the world that we fail to acknowledge the deeper reality of our existence. Brahmanand Swami’s bhajan powerfully reveals this truth and offers a sobering reminder of the ignorance that clouds our vision.
As we journey through life, we remain trapped in illusions, foolishly believing that worldly pleasures will bring us lasting happiness. Yet, as Brahmanand Swami points out, death approaches relentlessly, a truth we choose to ignore. This ignorance blinds us to the higher purpose of life, leading us to waste our precious moments chasing shadows. Rather than pursuing meaningful growth, we wander aimlessly, misguided by our own limited understanding.
Our lives are spent praising and indulging in temporary joys, thinking they hold real value. Yet, these pleasures are nothing but passing waves, incapable of satisfying the deeper longing within. Caught in this cycle of illusion, we remain lost and fearful, unaware of the true path that can liberate us from this endless turmoil. The soul’s genuine fulfillment remains buried under layers of ignorance and attachment.
The tragedy lies not just in our ignorance, but in our refusal to seek the true path. Brahmanand Swami’s words pierce through our self-deception, pointing out how we mindlessly engage in actions driven by greed, anger, pride, and other negative tendencies. We repeat these sinful actions over and over again, unaware of the harm they cause to our own spiritual progress. Instead of seeking the higher truth, we continue to walk down a road that leads only to deeper suffering.
Through this bhajan, Brahmanand Swami calls us to confront our own foolishness. His words are not meant to condemn but to awaken. He urges us to reflect on how we are using the gift of life. If we continue down the path of ignorance, then truly, we are wasting a precious opportunity meant for spiritual awakening. Life is not meant to be squandered in meaningless pursuits but embraced as a chance to discover the divine within.
What then is the solution? Brahmanand Swami’s wisdom offers us a way forward. By acknowledging our own ignorance and turning toward the true purpose of life—realizing the Divine—we can break free from the chains of illusion. It is not enough to simply understand this concept; we must actively seek the truth through devotion, selfless service, and surrender to the Divine will.
Brahmanand Swami’s bhajan serves as a timeless reminder that life’s value lies not in worldly achievements or pleasures but in the realization of the eternal. His compassionate guidance invites us to awaken from our ignorance and walk the path of spiritual truth. May we have the courage and sincerity to embrace this wisdom and transform our lives accordingly.
| Verse | Translation |
| Samaj samaj nar mudh agnani, kal nikat chali at… bhajan 1 | Foolish and ignorant, you cannot see, Death approaches relentlessly. |
| Bhayori behal firat hai nishdin, gun vishayne ke gat… bhajan 2 | Lost and afraid, you wander each day, Falsely praising pleasures you stray. |
| Parmarathko rah na prichhat, pap karat dinrat… bhajan 3 | Never seeking the path of true gain, Committing sins again and again. |
| Brahmanand kahe teri murakh, ayush vrutha hi jat… bhajan 4 | Brahmanand says: Your foolish ways, Have thrown your precious life away. |
Introduction on Paramhansa (Text): https://www.baps.org/About-BAPS/TheFounder%E2%80%93BhagwanSwaminarayan/Legacy/Disciples/Paramhansas.aspx
Introduction on Brahmanand Swami (Video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWG-xXx4YZk
Anirdesh – Samaj samaj nar much agnant (Translation): https://www.anirdesh.com/kirtan/study.php?by=type&type=Translation&part=1&no=145
Akshar Amrutam (Audio): https://app.aksharamrutam.in/XyBAbvqepHnrc6dTA
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