Vachanamrut Gadhada I–27: The Satpurush as Abode of Bhagwan
Explore the qualities of the Satpurush in Vachanamrut Gadhada I–27, including Kartahartapanu, equanimity in honor and insult, and ekantik virtues.
Vachanamrut Series
Gadhada I – 27
The Satpurush: Abode of Bhagwan
25 Minutes
Take Home Message
Bhagwan fully resides in the heart of the Satpurush who has firm kartahartapanu of Maharaj, equanimity in honour and insults, and possesses ekantik virtues.
Kartahartapanu
Equanimity
Ekantik Virtues
Presentation Outline
Introduction
Maharaj is the All-Doer (Kartahartapanu)
Equanimity in Honour & Insult
Countless Noble Virtues
Power of the Satpurush & Conclusion
Vachanamrut Gadhada I–27
The Mahima of the Satpurush
Introduction
Yagnapurushdasji Explains Pragji as the Satpurush
After Ramnavmi in Vartal, sadhus went to Mahuva. When devotees asked, "Who is Pragji Bhakta?", Yagnapurushdasji boldly declared him the Ekantik Satpurush of Vachanamrut Gadhada I-27.
He vividly described Pragji Bhakta's qualities of dharma, gnan, vairagya, and bhakti, convincing all of his saintliness. In deep appreciation, Bhagatji blessed Yagnapurushdasji by placing his hand on his head.
Shriji Maharaj does not remain away from such a person for even a moment.
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Maharaj is the<br/>All-Doer
Kartahartapanu — The First Understanding of the Satpurush
Vachanamrut Gadhada I–27
Vachanamrut Gadhada I–27
The First Understanding: Kartahartapanu
Je purushne prāpta thayo je Bhagwanno ākār, teja raththki evu samajhavu je, bhūmi, tārā, varsād, sūrya, chandra, samudra...
God fully resides in the heart of a person who understands that the earth, stars, rain, sun, moon, oceans and all wonders of creation are due only to the form of God he has attained. He believes no one except the incarnate form of God is the cause of these wonders — past, present, and future.
The Satpurush understands Bhagwan as the cause of ALL wonders — past, present, and future.
Kartahartapanu in Our Guru's Life
Prasang 1
God and Guru as the All-Doer
4 July 2003 · Ahmedabad
Dr. Mangal Patel, Chairman of Gujarat Legislative Assembly, asked Swamishri how he peacefully runs 500+ mandirs worldwide.
"I am not running anything. It is my guru and God who are running everything."
He explained: filling a pot with water on your head feels heavy, but diving in water you feel no weight — that is how he carries no burden.
Prasang 2
No Mental Burden
Abhayjivan Swami showed Swamishri a heavy crown at Pune mandir. Jnanvatsal Swami noted the title 'Pragat Brahmaswarup' is even heavier.
"No. I have left everything upon Maharaj and Swami. They are the all-doers, so why should I worry!"
Even at 85, he slept soundly anywhere — because he gave all his weight to Maharaj and Swami.
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Equanimity in Honour & Insult
Stithpragnata — The Second Understanding of the Satpurush
Vachanamrut Gadhada I–27
Vachanamrut Gadhada I–27
Equanimity in Honour and Insult — Stithpragnata
“Je koïk mārā upar dhūl nākhī jāy, tathā chheḍḍo kare, tathā gaḍheḍā upar besāḍīne mārā nāk-kān kāpī le, tathā je koïk mane hāthī upar besāḍe – e bey māre man samān chhe.”
“Even if someone were to throw dust on me, or humiliate me in any way, or seat me on a donkey after cutting off my nose and ears; or even if someone were to honor me by seating me on an elephant — all these situations would be equal for me.”
HONOUR: 20 July 1985, London Suvarna Tula
17,000 devotees, Queens Park Rangers stadium, thunderous jais. Swamishri sat on giant scale with Harikrishna Maharaj for Suvarna Tula. Yet within seconds of leaving, he forgot all the honour and was absorbed in Bhagwan.
INSULT: 21 July 1985, London Mandir
A rage-filled man came and uttered foul language before Swamishri. Swamishri remained unruffled, showed compassion, and instructed: “See that he is served lunch before he leaves.”
Swamishri accepts honour and insult with complete equanimity.
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Countless Noble Virtues
Gnān, Bhakti, Vairāgya — and Many More
Vachanamrut Gadhada I–27
Vachanamrut Gadhada I–27
The Third Understanding: Countless Noble Virtues
Evā bhaktane sundar yuvān strī, kurūp strī ane vṛuddh strīmā samadraṣhṭi hoy chhe; suvarṇa ane pāṇānā ḍhagalāmā samadraṣhṭi hoy chhe; tathā tenāmā gnān, bhakti, vairāgya ādik anant kalyāṇkāri guṇ rahe chhe. Evā bhaktanā hṛudaymā Bhagwān akhaṇḍ nivās karīne rahe chhe.
Such a devotee views a beautiful young woman, an unattractive woman and an old woman with equality; he treats a heap of gold and a pile of stones with equality; he also possesses countless noble virtues such as gnān, bhakti, vairāgya, etc. God eternally resides in the heart of such a devotee.
GNĀN (Knowledge)
Deep spiritual understanding of God's nature
BHAKTI (Devotion)
Pure unwavering love for Bhagwan
VAIRĀGYA (Detachment)
No attachment to money, fame, lust or power
The Satpurush possesses the 30 Eternal Virtues documented in the book 'Eternal Virtues' — each proven through prasangs of Pramukh Swami Maharaj.
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Power of the Satpurush
The Sant as Sustainer of the World
Vachanamrut Gadhada I–27
Vachanamrut Gadhada I–27
Power of the Satpurush
By the grace of God, that devotee attains countless types of powers and liberates countless beings. Since it is God who sees through his eyes, he empowers the eyes of all beings in the brahmānd; since it is God who walks through his legs, he endows the strength to walk to all beings. Thus, since it is God who resides in all of the indriyas of such a Sant, that Sant is able to empower the indriyas of all beings in the brahmānd. Therefore, such a Sant is the sustainer of the world.
Akshar Prasang — MSM
Mahant Swami Maharaj states how Bhagwan Swaminarayan is present through all the Gunatit Gurus, showing the unbroken chain of divine presence.
Satsang Diksha 108
Through the Aksharbrahma Guru, Bhagwan always remains present with all his divinity and bestows utmost bliss.
The true greatness of the Satpurush is not his immense power — it is that despite this power, he tolerates everything with patience and forgiveness.
Conclusion
Kartahartapanu
The Satpurush understands Bhagwan as the All-Doer of all wonders in creation, past, present and future.
Equanimity
Whether receiving the highest honour (Suvarna Tula) or the deepest insult, the Satpurush remains calm and steady.
Ekantik Virtues
The Satpurush possesses countless noble virtues: gnān, bhakti, vairāgya — and God eternally resides in his heart.
This Vachanamrut proves our belief of Pragatpanu. We can be assured that our faith is grounded in truth — and that Bhagwan fully resides in our present Satpurush.
Jai Swaminarayan
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