Verse	Translation
Daras bina more tarasat nena…	My eyes thirst, without your sight….
Shvet pagh bich suman shikhar chhabi, chahat drug din-rena. Daras 1	White turban, flower crest so pure and brights; These longing eyes seek you by day and night.
Lochan lalit madan-mad-mochan, kutil bhohaki sena. Daras 2	Your lovely eyes undo the kama’s mights Curved archer-brows set love’s ranks alight.
Sundar hasit badan bin dekhe, parat nahi pal chena. Daras 3	Till I behold that smiling, blissful light, No moment brings me peace— no brief respite.
Premanand in nenani age, Kab dekha sukh-dena. Daras 4	Before Premanand, O Giver of delight, When will You bless these eyes with Your sight?

The Hunger of the Heart

A Longing That Words Cannot Hold

At the heart of these verses lies one simple truth:
The soul cannot survive without God’s darshan.
Just as water quenches thirst, divine sight nourishes the inner being.

Premanand Swami begins with an image so relatable to every devotee:

“My eyes thirst, without Your sight…”

This longing isn’t physical—it’s existential. It is the ache one feels after a murti darshan ends, or when life’s noise distances us from God’s presence. It is the silent cry each soul carries within.

The Power of Visual Connection

In the Swaminarayan tradition, darshan is transformative. To see the divine is to be reminded of who we truly are—souls, eternally connected to Akshar-Purushottam.

Premanand Swami describes Bhagwan’s beauty with gentle simplicity:

“White turban, flower crest so pure and bright…”

These details point to more than physical features—they symbolize purity, serenity, and transcendence. For a devotee, each darshan becomes a full-body experience: the eyes see, but the heart absorbs.

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The Divine Form That Silences the Mind

Where Beauty Becomes Spiritual

In the next movement of the poem, Swami highlights the Lord’s enchanting eyes and arched brows, which hold the power to melt even the boldest ego and the strongest desires.

“Your lovely eyes undo Kāma’s might…”

In Hindu tradition, emotions and desires are personified, but here they dissolve effortlessly in God’s presence. BAPS devotees often experience this during arti or thal—the eyes settle, the mind quiets, the heart softens.

Divinity as the True Conqueror of Inner Turmoil

Our inner battles—worries, temptations, restlessness—are not won by force but by grace. When Bhagwan’s murti resides in our consciousness, negative forces lose their grip.
This is the beauty Bhagwan Swaminarayan revealed in His own divine form: darshan itself is a spiritual practice.

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The Smile That Brings Peace

A Smile That Heals

Swami now turns to the Lord’s smile, calling it the one thing that can bring him true rest:

“Till I behold that smiling, blissful light,
No moment brings me peace.”

This line resonates deeply with any devotee who has felt the calming presence of Mahant Swami Maharaj. His smile alone can steady the heart, uplift emotions, and inspire goodness.

Peace Through Presence

In a world that constantly pulls us outward, darshan pulls us inward—to a space where peace doesn’t depend on circumstances but on connection.
The smile of God represents:

• Reassurance
• Acceptance
• Compassion
• Eternal companionship

It is the smile that says: I am with you.

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When Will My Eyes Be Blessed?

A Prayer, Not a Complaint

In the final verse, Premanand Swami offers a gentle plea:

“O Giver of delight, when will You bless these eyes with Your sight?”

This is not a lament of frustration but a prayer of humility.
It reflects the devotional attitude BAPS emphasizes:
We do not demand God—we prepare ourselves for Him.

Darshan as the Ultimate Gift

The poet recognizes darshan as a divine blessing, not a guaranteed right. This mindset cultivates:

• Gratitude
• Surrender
• Patience
• Spiritual maturity

In the Swaminarayan tradition, darshan is granted through the Guru—today, through Mahant Swami Maharaj, whose very presence grants the soul strength, clarity, and bliss.

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Conclusion: Living With Eyes That Seek God

“Daras binā more tarasat nena” is more than a poetic offering—it is a mirror. It reflects our deepest spiritual truth:

The soul comes alive only in God’s presence.

These verses remind us to treasure every darshan, every moment of prayer, every encounter with the murti or the living Satpurush. They challenge us to keep the desire for God burning bright—even amid life’s routines.

If our eyes remain thirsty for His sight,
our heart remains open to His grace.

May we walk each day with this longing—
not as a burden, but as a blessing.

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

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