Tag: Muktanand Swami
The Traits of a True Sant…
Verse Translation Narad aise sache santki riti… Narada, hear the marks of the true,Thus is the Sant revealed to you. Jehi suni sadhu parat pichhanat, jinko mam pad priti… He holds deep love for my holy feet, In him alone my presence is sweet. Khat vikar jit anagh anandi, mere vachanme vasa;Brahmadik kshar jani jagatki, chhodat sab vidh asha… The six vile passions he has subdued, Sinless, blissful, in virtue imbued.He knows that creations will decay,So worldly hopes he casts away. Akshar pad janat Avinashi, tehi madhya mukta apara;Panchvishay tyagi sab samrath, karat kalka chara…. He knows Akshar’s eternal domain,Where [Read More…]
The Sant, Dearer Than All…
Verse Translation Narad mere santse adhik na koi…… Narada, there is none above,My Sant alone is the one I love. Mam ur sant aru mai santan ur, vas karu sthir hoi… The Sant resides within my heart, and I within his stay;In him I dwell eternally, unmoved in every way. Kamala mero karat upasan, man chapalta dhoi;Yadyapi vas diyo mai ur par, santan sam nahi soi… Lakshmi bows in worship to me, her pride and unrest cast aside;Yet though she rests upon my chest, the Sant in my heart does abide. Bhuko bhar haru santan hit, karu chhaya kar doi;Jo [Read More…]
The Sant Who Holds God in His Heart…
Verse Translation Narad aise sant sada mohe pyara…. Narada, such a Sant is dear to me, Loved forever, eternally. Jad chaitanku jani jatharath, rahat jagatse nyara… Knowing matter & spirit as they truly are,he dwells apart from the world-he stands afar. Gnan vairagya aru bhakti ke bhajan, janat sar asara;Brahmabhuvan lagi kal chavina, manat juth pasara… A vessel of knowledge, of bhakti, renunciation,He knows what is true and false in creation;All realms below Akshar he calls in vain,For time consumes them, none remain. Mere vachan achal ur rakhat, mam gun magan udara;Sab par moy jani ur dharat, mam pad prem [Read More…]
The Saint Who is Truly Dear…
Verse Translation Sant jan soi sada mohe bhave… That saint alone is dear to me,Whose heart is pure, whose soul is free. Deh indriya aru man adik ke, sangme nahi laptave Body, senses, and restless mind, In their embrace he is not entwined. Kam krodh aru lobh moh vash, hoy na man lalchave;Mero hi dhyan ratan mukh mero, so taji anya na jave Lust, anger, greed shall never sway;Delusion leads him not astray;On lips, in mind, my name will stay;From me he never turns away. Kshar Akshar aru Akshar parki, sab hi samaj ur lave;Sab gun puran param viveki, gun [Read More…]
Though joys & sorrows come uncalled, With courage firm, we will not fall…
Rising Above Life’s Dualities Beyond Pleasure and Pain In life’s ebb and flow, joy and sorrow visit us like passing seasons. Yet, the enlightened soul remains steady through both. This timeless teaching—captured beautifully in Muktanand Swami’s verse “Harijan thaine, han varadh, sukh dukh manma nav dharie”—reminds us that to live as God’s own is to transcend the pull of worldly opposites. “As God’s own, let us not hold near honor or loss, or joy or fear.Though joys and sorrows come uncalled, with courage firm, we will not fall.” True bhakti (devotion) does not waver when comfort disappears. For the one [Read More…]
One who holds such firmness dear, Will never live in pain or fear…
The Essence of Firm Faith Devotion That Does Not Falter There comes a moment in every seeker’s journey when life tests the strength of their devotion. Muktanand Swami, through his profound verse, teaches that true love for God is not measured in ease or comfort—but in the unshaken loyalty that endures loss, pain, and trial. “Though body and wealth may pass away,A true devotee will never sway.” For a Haribhakta—one who belongs fully to Bhagwan—faith is not conditional. Even when health fades, wealth disappears, or relationships change, their bond with God remains constant. Muktanand Swami compares this steadfastness to the [Read More…]
A servant of God’s servants instead
The Beauty of Letting Go and Holding On Surrendering Ego, Embracing Grace Every spiritual journey begins with a choice—what to let go of, and what to hold on to. Muktanand Swami, in his timeless verse, reminds us that the path to true devotion is paved with humility and courage. “Casting off all pride, to Shyam we cling,With steadfast heart, to His side we swing.Let public shame and tear be gone —Let love for sadhus lead us on.” To walk the path of bhakti means to shed the ego’s constant need for approval and recognition. It calls us to stand firm [Read More…]
Dust thrown with scorn at day’s sunlight, Falls back onto the one with spite…
Keeping the Heart Focused on Hari The Purity of Divine Remembrance In the spiritual journey, the direction of our thoughts determines the destination of our soul. Muktanand Swami, in this deeply reflective verse, teaches that a devotee’s heart must remain filled only with thoughts of Bhagwan — free from negativity, bitterness, or judgment toward others. “While singing the virtues of Hari divine,Let no thought of the wicked in our hearts entwine.With every breath and every beat,Let His sacred form our memory greet…” When our minds are fully absorbed in Bhagwan’s glory, there is no room left for resentment. Each breath [Read More…]
All who praise the Lord are raised…
The Transformative Power of Devotion True bhakti is not measured by status, scholarship, or birth—but by the sincerity of one’s heart. In the timeless Gujarati verse “Hari bhajta sahu motap pame,” Muktanand Swami beautifully captures this truth. Those who devote themselves to Bhagwan are lifted beyond the cycle of birth and death, freed from sorrow and filled with divine strength. “All who praise the Lord are raised,Freed from birth and death—unfazed.Like iron touched by mystic stone,They shine like gold all on their own.” When iron meets the touchstone, it becomes gold; likewise, when a soul meets Hari, it transforms. Devotion [Read More…]
Lyrical Reflections: One who dares to take that leap, Finds pearls of truth in oceans deep…
In the journey of life, few questions haunt the heart as deeply as: What is real? What is lasting? What lies beyond this fleeting world?For the realized souls—those rare ones who have turned inward and touched the eternal—the answers are not theoretical. They are lived truths, revealed in silence, in surrender, and in stillness. Muktanand Swami, the great paramhansa of Bhagwan Swaminarayan, distills these profound insights into his timeless bhajans. In this spiritual composition, he describes the path, the experience, and the outcome of realization—not for the curious, but for the committed seeker. “Anubhavi anandma Govind gave re…”The wise joyously [Read More…]