Prasang 75
Acting According to the Guru’s Wish
A meeting was being held in Gondal to decide where to celebrate Yogiji Maharaj’s Amrut Mahotsav. While Yogiji Maharaj personally wished for it to be held in Gondal, he did not openly express his preference to the senior swamis and devotees. Mota Swami wanted the celebration in Atlādarā. Maganbhāi, the secretary of the organization, preferred Bochāsan.
At that moment, Pramukh Swami Maharaj, who always lived according to Yogiji Maharaj’s wishes, firmly stated: “We should celebrate the Amrut Mahotsav in Gondal, as it is Yogiji Maharaj’s beloved place.”
However, there was a severe water shortage in Gondal at that time. Hearing Pramukh Swami’s statement, Mota Swami immediately questioned: “Where will you bring water from during the summer?” Without hesitation, Pramukh Swami Maharaj placed his faith in his Guru and replied, “Bapa is here! He will bring the water!”
This response frustrated Mota Swami even more, and he retorted, “Do you think Bapa has nothing better to do than fetch water?” Unshaken, Pramukh Swami Maharaj boldly declared, “If necessary, I will bring water from Bhādar Dam myself!”
His unwavering determination and deep devotion to fulfilling Yogiji Maharaj’s wish led to the final decision: The Amrut Mahotsav would be celebrated in Gondal. After the meeting, Yogiji Maharaj, overwhelmed with joy, blessed Pramukh Swami Maharaj by giving him dhabbā with both hands on his back.
Bhādar Dam was approximately 30 km away from Gondal—yet, for one wish of Yogiji Maharaj, Pramukh Swami Maharaj was ready to arrange a massive pipeline for water supply! The Amrut Mahotsav was organized over 35 acres of land. Pramukh Swami Maharaj took full responsibility for every aspect of the celebration: Water supply, publications & promotional materials, stage & event setup, guest management & accommodations. He often stayed awake for nights at a time to personally oversee the arrangements. Once, recalling his experience, he humbly remarked, “In Gondal, I never really slept. Just as I was about to lie down, I was called back up! If I sat to eat, I had to get up again in the middle of the meal! But, by Swami’s grace, I never felt tired or fell ill.”
Despite numerous challenges, Pramukh Swami Maharaj never wavered—his focus remained solely on Yogiji Maharaj’s happiness. Often, we get caught up in our planning, desires, and conveniences, forgetting to consider the Guru’s will. But when we set aside our preferences and wholeheartedly follow the Guru’s wishes, we receive the true rājipo of the Satpurush.
