Laghurajswami Biography

Author(s): Manu Doshi
Publisher: Manu Doshi

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"We had been moving as unknown simpleton, this Ranchhodbhai brought it to light. The saint (Shrimad) was gratified by our servicing: whatever is noticed is by virtue of his grace; it is hard to digest the same in such hard times.... There is nothing to be compared with enlightenment; (Pointing to the portrait of Shrimad) we have been staying at his shelter.
"We would like to point out one thing for the sake of general well being. There is no self-interest therein; neither do we want to be worshipped, nor do we intend to misguide. We are telling this to the witness of religious order. The scriptures state that those, who lie or try to deceive in the public meeting, commit horrible sin; they are born dumb, they lose the tongue, they stay senseless. Now those, who have trust in us, should get up, others may remain seated. Those, who want to do as we direct, should come here, place their hands in front of the portrait of Graceful Lord and state that they would stay at his command as directed by the saint.
“We thought that the people would gain benefit, if they listen to and keep faith in the words, which have been helpful to us. As such, we conferred the Mantra of 'Sahajätmaswaroop Paramguru' (The supreme Guide abides at ease within Self) to those, who came to us. Some of them misunderstood it and began to cling to us or Popatlal or Ranchodbhäi.... That is poison, the acute poison; that will lead to death! If you stay as directed by the Graceful Lord, there is possibility of crossing over the worldly sea. Let me tell you plainly that only the Graceful Lord is to be worshipped and adored.
"We were allowing what was being done with the idea that we would change it at the appropriate time. Do you think that we liked the garlands, flowers or worship? We were simply accepting that like swallowing a bitter peel. Now let me say that one should worship only the Graceful Lord. No doubt, one should not forsake the benevolence of others; he can have the picture of such a person as one holds that of a friend. He should, however worship only the Graceful Lord. In a way, it is good that this has happened during our life. Otherwise, you would have installed in the temple the idol of this body also together with that of Graceful Lord. That is not to be done. Shrimad has urged us to remain an aspirant up to the 12" stage of spiritual elevation. If you divert from that, you will be lost. Now whoever wishes may come here, place the hand in front of Shrimad's portrait and state that he would stay at his command as directed by saint."
Thereupon everyone went to the portrait one after another, spoke as directed and reoccupied the seat after bowing to Prabhushri. There were a few new-comers. Prabhushri was pleased to see them and said, "These simple people also got the benefit. Who knows how they happened to come here; their life also would be fulfilled, if they retain the faith. What we say here is not wrong; we undertake the responsibility for that; but we cannot hold responsibility for those, who resort to self-indulgence and make change this way or that way. It is not easy to undertake the responsibility, but there is no pitfall on that path. Those, who believe in Graceful Lord, are going to obtain at least the heavenly state."
Thus during the eight days of Paryushan Prabhushri incessantly tried to bring the faith of liberation-seekers towards the Graceful Lord. Thereafter also he continuously endeavored for raising that faith till the end of his life. There is no doubt that those deserving souls, who bear his teaching at heart, would not have much to wander and would shortly reach the end of worldly cycle. One gets the benefit of coming across Truth only by virtue of good fortune. The obstinate people have, however, always been there; if they treat such teaching as insignificant, that would be self-indulgence. The enlightened being would feel compassionate, if one extends the life cycle by causing obstruction to the path of enlightenment.
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After finishing the monsoon at Poona Prabhushri went to Shravanbelgodä etc. on a pilgrimage. While returning he stayed for two months with Hiräläl Zaveri at Pethäpur and returned to Agäs during the spring of 1925. In the meantime the followers at Nadiad had no idea of Prabhushri's whereabouts. By virtue of his enlightenment, however, he made out that the life of Dähyäbhäi Desai of Nadiad was coming to the end. The latter had earlier told Prabhushri that he was resorting at his shelter and had requested for taking care of him at the end of his life.