Brahmachariji

Author(s): Manu Doshi
Publisher: Manu Doshi

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Brahmachariji
Preface
It is a pleasure that after writing the life of Laghuräjswämil have the opportunity to prepare the biography of Brahmachariji, whom I am holding in high reverence. For writing this I have mainly used the matter of Dr.Shantibhai Patel's book on the subject and have made necessary additions, alterations and adjustments. Main alteration consists of dividing the book in seven chapters and allocating the relevant particulars among them. The additions mainly relate to four places. I have slightly elaborated 'Sahajätma Swaroop' Mantra in chapter 2. Brahamchariji's letter to his brother being very significant in presenting his portrait, I have given almost the whole of it in a separate chapter entitled 'At Threshold'. Moreover, I have provided some details of Prajnavbodh and have presented the topic of Chitta Prasannata in right perspective. I hope that this small treatise would be helpful in getting a reasonable concept of the great man's life.
Manu Doshi
IN MEMORIAL
Man Vachan Sharire Punya Sudhä Prakashe, Tribhuvan Pan Jenä Upakäre Vikäshe; Pargun-Parmänu Giri Jevä Gani Je, Nij Ur Vikasäve Sant Te Ketlä Chhe?
How many saints could there be, who spread the wholesome ambrosia through mind, word as well as body, whose benevolence to the universe stands illuminated, who magnify the minor virtues of others and help in developing the same?
Tadapi Kutil Kälgati Ati, Hari Lidhi Mati Sant-pichhänani: Patitpävan Sant Na Olakhyä, Amit Shanti Amiras Relatä.
The adverse time, however, comes in the way of recognizing the saints. As such, we fail to recognize those, who purify the downtrodden and who have been showering the ambrosial rain of lasting peace.
Sanätan Mooktino Märg Uddhäryo Je Krupälue, Bodhyo Sthäpyo Laghuräje, Vistaryo Apana Bale; Chhatäye Sarvathä Ap Shamäyä Santanä Pade, Gani Kain Nä Avajnäne, Kashto Ke Apamänane.
The eternal path of liberation was revived by the graceful Lord Shrimad Rajchandra; it was taught and well set by Laghuräjswämi; and it was spread by you. You, however, stayed forever at the feet of Laghuräjswämi without being concerned for difficulty, disregard or disrespect.
Kintu Sat Paramänande Zilyä Saune Zilävivä, Prabhubhaktibharyä Haiye, Pavitra Premmmoorti Hey: Amärä Sarvana Haiya Ujälo He Dayanidhi! Swikäro Anjali Sauni Samadhi-Bodhinä Nidhi.
Oh, the pious abode of affection, you stayed in quietude and helped all in staying accordingly with heart overflowing with devotion. You are the fountain of compassion and ecstatic wisdom; we humbly pray to you to illumine our hearts.
Life of Brahmachäriji
Chapter 1: Early life
Prabho Täre Jnäne Sahaj Jag Virät Lasatun, Prabho Täre Dhyane Man Param Yoginun Vasatun; Prabho Täre Päde Hraday Dhalatun Bhaktajananun, Prabho Täre Näme Durit Balatun Dushta Jananun.