Tag: Muktanand Swami
Though joys & sorrows come uncalled, With courage firm, we will not fall…
In life’s ever-shifting tides of joy and sorrow, the true devotee remains anchored not in emotions, but in unwavering faith. The Gujarati verse, beautifully translated above, speaks to the heart of spiritual resilience. It opens with a call to identify ourselves as Harijans—those who belong to God. Such a soul does not cling to honor or fear disgrace, nor does it waver under the weight of suffering or pleasure. Instead, it carries the courage to endure, unshaken by life’s extremes. The poet Muktanand draws from revered examples to illuminate this truth. Consider Kadaraj, who in the midst of suffering, maintained [Read More…]
One who holds such firmness dear, Will never live in pain or fear…
True devotion transcends the fleeting nature of wealth and the fragility of the body. A genuine devotee remains unshaken, even as worldly attachments fade away. Just as a faithful wife abandons all worldly ties to walk the path of loyalty with her husband, so too does a true devotee surrender wholeheartedly to God, undistracted by material concerns. Consider the example of Prahlad, who did not waver in his devotion despite facing immense opposition from his own father. He chose spiritual truth over blood ties, anchoring his heart to the feet of God with unbreakable resolve. Similarly, Harishchandra, the king renowned [Read More…]
A servant of God’s servants instead
In our spiritual journey, there comes a moment when we are called to lay aside our ego and worldly pride, and wholeheartedly attach our hearts to the divine. This timeless wisdom, echoed in the words of saints like Muktanand, invites us to cast off our concern for public opinion and fully embrace the company of the righteous—those saintly souls whose presence uplifts and transforms. When we surround ourselves with true sadhus, we begin to shed the inner turmoil born of desire and attachment. Their purity helps calm the storms within, leading our minds to rest at the feet of Mohan—another [Read More…]
Dust thrown with scorn at day’s sunlight, Falls back onto the one with spite…
In the sacred verses penned by Muktanand Swami, we find not just poetry, but a roadmap for spiritual living. His bhajan begins with a gentle yet firm instruction: while singing the divine virtues of Hari (God), let not a single thought of the wicked take root in our hearts. The world may swirl with distractions and negativity, but the true devotee guards their inner sanctuary, allowing only the sacred form of God to dwell there. Every breath, every heartbeat becomes an offering of remembrance—a steady rhythm of devotion. Muktanand then speaks to the irony of the world: those who sincerely [Read More…]
All who praise the Lord are raised…
In the ceaseless journey toward true freedom, Muktānand Swāmi’s teachings remind us that the simplest act—lifting our hearts in genuine remembrance of the Divine—can set in motion a profound transformation. When we sincerely chant or contemplate the Lord’s name, the heavy weight of ego and suffering slowly dissolves, revealing the radiant core of our being. This inner alchemy requires no grand ritual or lofty pedigree. Just as iron, when touched by a mystic catalyst, takes on the glow of gold, so our base instincts and limiting self-images transmute into pure love the moment we fix our attention on the Beloved. [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…]
Lyrical Reflections: The scent of a lion makes herds take flight…
In an age where clarity is clouded by chaos, and the eyes of the soul often remain shut amidst the noise of the world, the teachings of saints like Muktanand Swami shine like a silent lighthouse—guiding seekers inward, to the source of all light. This timeless composition from Muktanand Swami is not simply a devotional bhajan; it is a map of inner transformation. Through each verse, he sketches the contours of the anubhavi—the one who has realized. “Anubhavine antare rahe Ram vase re…”Within the realized, God remains,In all he does, His presence reigns. The anubhavi does not merely believe in [Read More…]
Lyrical Reflections: For the realized soul, all grief has flown…
In a world dominated by appearances, expectations, and endless cravings, the teachings of the great poet-saints of India offer not just solace but awakening. Muktanand Swami, a beloved paramhansa of Bhagwan Swaminarayan, was one such spiritual luminary. His bhajans are not mere verses—they are the lived wisdom of one who had tasted the Divine. In this reflective composition, Muktanand Swami speaks of the anubhavi, the realized soul, and paints a portrait of what it means to live from within rather than react to the world outside. “Anubhavine apda antarthi bhagi re…”For the realized soul, sorrow no longer holds sway. Why? [Read More…]
Though joys & sorrows come uncalled, With courage firm, we will not fall…