49 - Knowledge Simplified

Muniswami was reciting Vachanamrit in a congregation. Swami Ishwarcharandasji could not follow one Vachanamrit, therefore he asked a question.

Bapashri answered it in simple language. Swami was pleased, ‘Bapa, you explain beautifully in a very simple language, so it is understood easily.

Bapashri clarified, ‘Vachanamrit is difficult to understand. Everyone can not understand it as it is.’ Muniswami thanked again, ‘Bapa, because you explained it we immediately understood.’

Swami Ishwarcharandasji was concerned, ‘Bapa, now we can understand with your help, but in future how would the seekers understand the Vachanamrit?’

Bapashri proposed, ‘Swami, we can do one thing. You can write down the questions and answers discussed during the congregations. Later on we shall publish them.’

Swami was delighted, ‘Bapa, it is a very good idea. This will be very useful to the seekers.’ Swami Vrindavandasji also agreed, ‘Yes Bapa. Thus we would be able to prepare a beautiful guide on Vachanamrit.’

Everyday Swami Ishwarcharandasji asked questions from Vachanamrit to Bapashri. Bapashri explained them in simple, easy to understand language. Swami jotted down the answers.

Simultaneously, Swami Shree noted down the teachings of Bapashri on various topics like glory of Shreeji Maharaj, Anadimukta’s state of being etc. explained on various occasions.

As soon as the task was accomplished, Swami showed Bapashri the two books titled, ‘Vachanamrit Rahsyarth’ and ‘Bapashri Ni Vato.’

Bapashri congratulated him, ‘Swami, you have done very well. God is pleased by you.’ Swami bowed down to Bapashri. Bapashri blessed him.

Bapashri asserted, ‘These books explaining the essence of Vachanamrit and teachings of Shreeji Maharaj are going to be extremely helpful to the seekers. Swami was delighted.

Difficult words:
Jot down - Write important points quickly
Accomplished - Achieved
Assert - Speak firmly

Points to ponder:
- A true saint always wishes well for everybody.
- He is the real Mukta whose only desire is to see that the living beings attain God.
- Anadimukta is always working towards the salvation of living beings. (The questions from Vachanamrit which were asked by Swami and explained by Bapashri are published and known in Satsang as ‘Vachanamrit Rahasyarth PradipikaTika’, and the narratives of Bapashri which have been compiled and are published by Swami in two parts are known as ‘Bapashri Ni Vaato’ in Satsang.)

Exercise

Answer the following questions:
1. Who was reciting Vachnamrit in the congregation?
2. Who explained Vachanamrit?
3. What did Bapashri instruct Swami?
4. How was the commentary on Vachanamrit prepared?
5. Which other permission did Swami ask from Bapashri?
6. What did Bapashri say in reply?

Fill in the blanks:
1. In future, how would the _____________ understand the ___________?
2. ___________ asked questions to Bapashri and Bapashri explained them in _________ language.
3. A beautiful _______________ on Vachanamrit would be prepared.
4. Swami showed Bapashri the two books titled ____________ and _____________.