Prasang 82
Purushottam Bolyā Prite
In Vachanāmrut Gadhadā II-13, Shriji Maharaj speaks about his supreme divine form. Before revealing these truths, he clarifies, “What I am about to say to you, I say not out of any pretense, or out of any self-conceit, or to spread my own greatness. Rather, it is because I feel that amongst all of you sādhus and devotees, if someone can understand my message, it will tremendously benefit that person; that is my purpose in narrating it.”
Even when Bhagwān manifests on Earth, people often fail to recognize him due to their māyik perception. Without realizing the true form of Bhagwān, one cannot attain liberation. That is why, out of compassion, Bhagwān and the Gunatit Sant reveal their true identity when the time is right.
On August 8, 1991, Brahmaswarup Pramukh Swami Maharaj was traveling by plane with his swamis from Lilongwe to Dar es Salaam. During the flight, Shukmunidas Swami asked Swamishri, “Bapa! You just spoke about singing the mahimā (glory) of Bhagwān. However, how should we understand you?”
Swamishri clearly and firmly replied, his voice resonating even over the roar of the aircraft, “Purna Purushottam Narayan, Shriji Maharaj, is the Supreme and manifests fully in every pore [of the Satpurush], a constant, eternal vessel in which Shriji Maharaj resides.”
He continued, “You sing the kirtan ‘Sant te swayam hari...’ Bhagwān sees through the Sant’s eyes, hears through the Sant’s ears, and speaks through the Sant’s words. There is no difference at all! The body may appear separate, but in reality, it is Shriji Maharaj himself. There is no attachment, hatred, or flaw—only a pure and divine heart. Though the Sant may appear human and show human-like traits, he remains transcendental. This is the highest conviction! True satsang means to develop such unwavering conviction. Our attachment, love, and ātmabuddhi (an intense emotional bond that culminates in oneness) should be only here, nowhere else! This is the ultimate truth. This is Shriji Maharaj himself. If this conviction is firm, one will never drift away. One will remain ever committed in following Guru’s āgnā, never acting on personal desires. One will constantly see divinity in everything without doubt or hesitation. Others may claim, ‘I am not antaryāmi (all-knowing),’ but ‘I am antaryāmi.’ Whatever you do, wherever you go—even to the farthest corners of the world—I see it all.”
Ordinarily, a Satpurush makes great efforts to conceal his divine powers. But on rare occasions, he reveals his true form out of sheer grace. Hearing these powerful words from Swamishri, everyone present witnessed “Purushottam Bolyā Prite” (Bhagwān speaking out of love) firsthand.
This very divine form of Bhagwān is present before us today in the form of Guruhari Mahant Swami Maharaj. To serve and worship him with such firm conviction is the essence of true satsang.
