Tag: BAPS
A Lesson in Humility and Love: A Heartwarming Moment with Mahant Swami Maharaj
On the 20th of August, 2016, in Sarangpur, a beautiful and touching moment unfolded, leaving an indelible mark on all who witnessed it. During a gathering, Mahant Swami Maharaj was blessing the devotees who had gathered with devotion and love. Among them was a devotee named Shyamal Bhai, holding his young son, Jitendra, in his arms. As Swamishri placed his gentle hand on Jitendra’s head, blessing him with boundless love, the little boy, in his pure innocence, reached out his tiny hands to bless Swamishri in return. Shyamal Bhai, a bit embarrassed, quickly moved to pull his son’s hand down, [Read More…]
True Devotion in the Details: A Lesson from Mahant Swami Maharaj
In 1981, during the grand Bhagwan Swaminarayan Dwishatabdi Mahotsav, Mahant Swami Maharaj took on the humble task of landscaping. Though his responsibilities were substantial, Swamishri’s focus was not just on the larger plans but on the smallest of details. Every stone in the garden was carefully selected and painted by Swamishri’s own hand, as if he were creating a masterpiece. One day, a young volunteer, noticing Swamishri’s meticulous approach, asked him why he paid so much attention to such small things. Swamishri responded simply, “Because God sees everything.” For him, each small act was not just about achieving perfection—it was [Read More…]
Journey from Ignorance to Enlightenment
Spiritual wisdom has a timeless appeal, and one such reservoir of profound teachings is the Vachanamrut, a collection of discourses by Bhagwan Swaminarayan. In a recent episode of the podcast Satsang Conversations, a panel of spiritual leaders and seekers came together to unpack the layered wisdom of Vachanamrut Gadhada Section 1 – 20. The discussion took place in the serene setting of the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in London, UK, and was guided by Pujya Paramtattva Swami, Pujya Tyagratna Swami, and a devoted participant, Sandeepbhai and Yogmurtibhai The Ignorant of the Ignorant The podcast began with the central question of [Read More…]
A Lesson in Humility and Love: A Heartwarming Moment with Mahant Swami Maharaj