The Radiance of a True Saint
A Life of Purpose, Not Idle Words
In a world overflowing with noise and distraction, Brahmanand Swami paints a portrait of the rarest kind of soul—a saint whose every word and action serve a higher purpose.
“He speaks no waste, no idle sound,
But shares where God’s great truths are found.”
A true sadhu does not engage in idle talk or self-promotion. His speech uplifts, educates, and heals. Every word he utters draws others toward Paramatma—the Supreme God—and fills hearts with peace.
The Saint’s Mission: To Uplift Every Soul
Removing Fear and Ignorance Through Grace
“Who comes to him with heart sincere,
He drives away their doubt and fear.”
A saint’s heart is vast enough to hold everyone. To those who come to him in faith, he offers shelter—not by erasing life’s difficulties, but by removing the inner turmoil that magnifies them. His presence transforms fear into faith and confusion into clarity.
This is the essence of sharanāgati—surrender. When a devotee takes refuge in such a saint, he finds what the world cannot give: inner freedom.
“He walks the world to light the soul –
Such is a sadhu’s selfless goal.”
Like a lamp carried through darkness, the sadhu travels not for himself but for others. His mission is not fame or recognition—it is to awaken faith, to kindle devotion, and to bring light where there is doubt.
The Inner Freedom of Humility
Letting Go of Pride and Attachment
“He sways with joy, all pride let go,
And cuts the knots that bind below.”
The true saint is not weighed down by ego or attachment. Having surrendered all pride, he moves lightly through the world—his joy unbroken, his peace unshaken.
He has cut what the scriptures call granthi anantki—the “endless knots” of worldly desire and ego that bind the soul to suffering. In their place, he weaves a single, beautiful bond: love for God.
The Saint’s Constant Worship: A Life of Unbroken Praise
Every Breath in God’s Remembrance
“Brahmanand sings, both night and day,
God’s endless glory in every way.”
The saint’s devotion is not confined to rituals or hours of the day—it is constant. Every thought, word, and deed becomes an act of worship.
Such a saint doesn’t “perform” devotion; he is devotion. His joy flows from connection, his peace from remembrance. To be near him is to sense the rhythm of a heart that beats only for God.
The Saint as the Path and the Destination
Why Brahmanand Swami “Offers Himself” to the Saint
“I offer myself to such a sant…”
This opening line is not mere reverence—it’s surrender. To “offer oneself” to a saint means to align one’s life with his vision, to let his wisdom guide every decision, and to let his devotion shape one’s own.
Brahmanand Swami saw the saint as both the path and the goal: the embodiment of what it means to live for God.
In the BAPS tradition, the Satpurush is this living example. To love him, serve him, and follow his agna (guidance) is to walk the surest path toward divine realization.
Through him, we learn that true spirituality is not found in escape from life, but in serving others, remembering God, and shedding ego—moment by moment, breath by breath.
| Verse | Translation |
| Balihari mai aise santki… | I offer myself to such a sant… |
| Urutha kabhu bakvad kare nahi, kahat katha Bhagvantki…1 | He speaks no waste, no idle sound, But shares where God’s great truths are found. |
| Jo sharanagat avat yake, chinta tarat chittki; Parmarath karan jag vichrat, riti ehi mahantki…2 | Who comes to him with heart sincere, He drives away their doubt and fear; He walks the world to light the soul – Such is a sadhu’s selfless goal. |
| Tan abhimān tyāg kari dolat, chhodat granthi anantki; Brahmanand kahat hai nishdin, kirti Kamalākantki…3 | He sways with joy, all pride let go, And cuts the knots that bind below; Brahmanand sings, both night and day, God’s endless glory in every way. |
Balihari mai aise santki… (Audio): https://app.aksharamrutam.in/hU3rnYdrDiGB8Q9M6
Introduction on Paramhansa (Text): https://www.baps.org/About-BAPS/TheFounder%E2%80%93BhagwanSwaminarayan/Legacy/Disciples/Paramhansas.aspx
Balihari mai aise santki… (Anirdesh Translation): https://www.anirdesh.com/kirtan/study.php?by=type&type=Translation&part=1&no=722
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