Tag: Harijan Sacha Re
The Power of Faith and Courage
In the Swaminarayan tradition, the kirtans composed by Brahmanand Swami, such as Harijan Sacha Re, Tekna Mele Re, Jo Hoy Himmat Re, and Pet Katari Re, are powerful hymns that inspire courage and devotion. These kirtans were written during a time when being a Swaminarayan devotee was fraught with challenges. Kings like Vajesinh Darbar of Bhavnagar opposed Bhagwan Swaminarayan, punishing devotees like Rupabhai, who endured immense suffering for their faith. To uplift the morale of these devotees, Bhagwan Swaminarayan instructed Brahmanand Swami to compose these kirtans, which emphasize inner courage and unwavering faith in God. The Essence of Courage The [Read More…]
Lyrical Reflections: They charge their foe, like horses un-reined…
In the poetry of Brahmanand Swami, bravery is never merely physical, and devotion is never passive. His verses paint vivid images of fearless warriors charging into battle—but beneath the clashing weapons lies a deeper message. These warriors are mirrors, reflecting the inner courage demanded of a true devotee. Valor and bhakti are not separate paths; they are one and the same discipline, lived outwardly by warriors and inwardly by seekers of God. Fearless Resolve in the Face of Battle Courage That Does Not Retreat Brahmanand Swami describes warriors who move forward without hesitation, even if it costs them everything: Knife [Read More…]
Lyrical Reflections: Seeing conviction, the Lord does his part…
In life, courage is often mistaken for physical power or outward confidence. But the saints reveal a deeper truth: real bravery is born in the heart, where faith and determination stand firm even when circumstances threaten to shake us. In his powerful verses, Brahmanand Swami paints courage not as fearlessness without reason, but as unwavering conviction anchored in God and the Guru. His poetry does not glorify force—it glorifies inner resolve. Courage That Invites Divine Support When the Heart Is Firm, Grace Follows Brahmanand Swami begins with a striking assurance: If one has courage firmly in one’s heart,Seeing conviction, the [Read More…]
Lyrical Reflections: Than one with unfaltering resolve, there is none braver…
In a world marked by uncertainty, loss, and constant change, true bravery is not found in physical dominance or outward success. It is found in unwavering resolve—a firmness of heart that remains steady no matter what life brings. In these powerful verses, Brahmanand Swami presents a portrait of such a courageous soul: one who is untouched by fear, unmoved by doubt, and anchored in higher truth. This is not the courage of the battlefield alone. It is the courage of living rightly. The Bravest Are Those Who Do Not Waver Steadfast Amid All Forms of Suffering Brahmanand Swami begins by [Read More…]
Lyrical Reflections: True are those that keep strength within…
What does it truly mean to be a devotee of God? Is it emotion alone, or ritual and routine? In his deeply stirring verses, Brahmanand Swami offers a far more demanding—and far more inspiring—answer. A true devotee, he teaches, is one who stands unshaken by hardship, unmoved by loss, and unwavering in love for God, even when everything else is stripped away. This is devotion forged in courage, resilience, and clarity. Strength That Does Not Collapse in Hardship Courage Without Complaints Brahmanand Swami begins by describing the inner strength of a genuine devotee: “True are those that keep strength within;Tested [Read More…]