Kirantan 1: Peheley Aap Pehechano
Self Realization through God-Realization
 

Chapter Summary

Addressing to the seekers of truth, Mahamati through His spotless Divine Wisdom, shows how to reach the supreme goal of self-realization (Atma Pehchan) through God-realization.  First, one must realize the Supreme Brahmn's Swaroop, Lila, and Dham.  And, for this, one must realize the impermanent nature of this creation of the five gross elements, the fourteen Lokas and the three Gunas.  One must also know the process of universal creation and dissolution.  O seekers!  You will be able reach your goal of self-realization only by looking beyond this impermanent creation.

This chapter prepares the seeker soul for the unique path to eternal bliss.  The journey begins from within, but the answer comes not just through self-efforts, but through Sri Rajji's divine grace!  In this dream world, the surety of one's spiritual identity solely depends on how an individual soul is able to relate him/herself to the Supreme Brahmn.  A soul's journey to self-realization reaches its climax upon her realization of God's divine form, sports, and abode.  In other Kirantan, later, the Lord will clarify the three possible identities (Jiva, Ishwari, and Brahmn Srishti) of a soul.  According to Prannathji, each will practice their faith in a unique way.
 

Selected Verses

Peheley aap pehchano rey sadho, peheley aap pehechaano |
Bina aap chinhey parbrahmn ko, kaun kahey mein janyo ||1
Panch tatwa mil mohol rahyo hai, so antrikh kyon atkaano|
Yakey aas paas atkaav nahin, tum jaag ke sansey bhaano ||3
 
 
Oh the seeker of truth!
Realize first!  Realize first!
Without first knowing the Supreme Brahmn,
Who can claim to be self-realized? 1

[A sense of complete self-realization lacked in this world before the descent of  Tartam Knowledge, which enlightened the seeker human souls regarding Aksharateet Supreme Brahmn, His abode, their relationship with Him and the blissful sports in His abode.

Now, through the Tartam Knowledge, the seeker souls know about Supreme Brahmn. Having realized the Supreme Brahmn, they automatically found their own spiritual roots. Seekers will discover their spiritual identity either as a Brahmn Srishti, or an Ishwari Srishti, or a plain Jiva Srishi.]

Having realized the Supreme Brahmn, o seeker, you must begin the search for your true eternal abode now.  Otherwise, you will continue wandering aimlessly in the world of doubts.2

This universal creation is made from five elements--water, gas, fire, earth and sky.  Mysteriously, it is hanging in space without any support.  This is the time for awakening and becoming doubtless.3

You will realize the secret of the process of universal creation only when you will remove your delusion, know the Supreme Brahmn, and know your true self.  Only after this, will you return to your true Home and come face-to-face with Sri Raj Shyamaji, who the scriptures describe as Unknowable--Alakh.4

People of the world talk a lot about the Supreme Brahmn.  However, no one knows Him, no one recognizes Him.  Therefore, O the seeker soul!  When you will search Him through all your heart, mind, and soul, only then will you realize the true form, sports, and abode of the Supreme Brahmn.5   End

Conclusion :

We are in this illusory Maya as an observer.  Our (relationship) nisbat is with the Aksharateet Supreme Brahmn.  Therefore, we are qualified for His highest grace.  Through His grace, we will come to realize Him and realize our true-self (pehchaan).  Such a realization of this supreme truth brings the fragrance (lajjat) of Divine Love (Ishak) in one's heart.  This Ishak, will ultimately culminate in eternal bliss (Nijanand).  This means being in perfect harmony with the swaroop, lila and dham of the Supreme Brahmn.

Some experts interpret the first part of the verse ‘Peheley aap pehechano’ literally as 'Know thyself first,' (as in Bible) without linking the whole concept of the chapter.  This is erroneous.  They consequently propagate the idea that God-realization comes only through self-realization.  But, as Lord Prannathji asks: “How can one know his true spiritual identity without knowing God?” The holy Bitak Saheb and the holy Kuljam Swaroop emphasize the approach in which one must first know God and then be able to know one's true self.  Therefore, our way of understanding appears to be in perfect harmony with the Divine Wisdom.

Mahamati's definition of realization is not just limited to experiencing God's presence in one's heart and in others.  One must be able to visualize God in heart, in the world environment, in the perishable cosmos of five elements, in the eternal Yogmaya, and finally in His True Bliss Form in the Aksharateet Paramdham.  Here, the realization is beyond forms and formless--of a pure and perfect noori (sukramayi) nature.  A naturalist, who sees the nature as God, rather than in any distinct divine form or abode, may also explain somewhat similar experience.  But, his realization of divinity in the phenomenal nature (or such a state of mind) is not the ultimate realization, according to Prannathji.

Srimad Bhagvad Gita: IX: 34, XVIII:65 also discusses what exactly must happen in the process of God-realization.  It states that a seeker must fix his mind on, be devoted to, worship, and make obeisance to God.  One must link himself with God and entirely depend on Him.  Such a soul then becomes exceptionally dear to Him and consequently receives Him.  But, the God of Gita is Adi Narayana Lord Maha Vishnu, who is subject to Final Dissolution according to Gita: IV/5, Puran Samhita: 21/68-69, Maheshwar Tantrum: V/56, Kabir Bijak Sabda:45, and Ramayana: Balkand.

Here, a soul seeking eternal bliss must stop for a moment and think seriously.  How can I attain eternity by seeking total refuge in someone who himself is subject to dissolution?  Therefore, one must first find out who is the real Supreme Truth God.  And, the answer for this search must be found from the diverse world scriptures.  Relying simply on one scripture, and rejecting others, can definitely mislead a seeker in the process of God and self -realization.  Therefore, one must be careful before putting his heart on the one, who will be his God.  Mostly, people have been taking it for granted that the 'available god' is the 'real Supreme Truth God' without verifying the scriptural facts.  Choosing the right God is the first challenge in front of a seeker, and then practice to follow the path, is another.  By misdirecting our devotional focus towards an inappropriate god, we will definitely not be able to produce the ultimate fruit of eternity.  It is like hitting the head against the wall!    Pranamji.

Wani Manthan

In Khilwat Chapter#5, Sri Prannathji states that each of the three souls will be recognized by their respective Kaul(words), Feil(actions) and Haal(state of mind).  One's own performance (speech, action and state of mind) with respect to the Divine Wisdom offers them the answer to true self-realization, of course with the help of a True Master.  Therefore, for true self-realization, a seeker soul needs to become a vigilant self-observer as described in the Wani.  Next, such an individual must be critically observed and guided by a True Master.

The Knowledge of true True-Self and true Supreme Truth God comes Only Through Aksharateet Sri Rajji's Grace.  (Khi. Ch. 6/33).  In the recital of Tartam, sundersath commits the relationship of a Brahmn Srishti Soul, and hence the highest goal of Nijanand.

While sitting in this perishable world, one can experience His Supreme Love (Ishak).  However, the Lord says, "O my soul, my Ishak can not be attained without knowing me and your True-Self."  (Ishak na aavey pehchaan bina.)  The Lord helped the soul of Indrawati in finding out the reality of her True -Self.  Without His divine grace, and without realizing the unique relationship (nisbat), the soul of Indrawati would not have been able to come to perfect realization.  (So monko dai pehchaan, Dai baten hakk dil ki, hakk ki nisbat jaan)

Moreover, Indrawati confesses that she never seriously cared about it, but the Lord unceasingly worked to awaken me.  (Mein na kachhu jani pehchaan, muz par kari mehnat).  She was completely lost in the jungle of illusory Maya.  Blinded by the Maya, she failed to realize the true value of Sri Rajji's Love and the eternal relationship.  Indrawati confesses, “Even after knowing all His obligations, His wisdom did not touch my stone-hard heart.  How careless I had been!  Now I realize that I did not recognize the touch of His Ishak, overshadowed by the waves of Maya.”

Ishak pehchaan na nisbat, sab fareben diyaa bhulai |
Nyaamat paayi bakka hakki, kar dai ruh pechchaan ||37

Note: Some other published Wani, the sequence of this chapter is changed to Chapter # 2, replacing the first chapter with Ch # 45 "Awoji Wahla.  "Our chapter sequence matches with the hand-written copy of the Holy Kuljam Swaroop which is available in Sri Gummatji and Sri Banglaji in Panna (M.P.).

Kirantan 2: Bind Mein Sindh Samaya Re Sadho..
The ocean of truth is now contained within the tiny drop like creation

Summary

“O seekers of truth! I have the good news for you.  The Supreme Brahmn, who could not be found anywhere in this world before this time, can now be realized,” says Mahamati.  With this good news, later in this chapter, Mahamati educates the seekers by explaining the limitations of all great souls, including the three godheads, in their effort to God-realization.  Why could not anyone succeed?  It offers the rationale that this entire world, being the creation of dream, is lost.  How can anyone realize the truth in dream?  Finally, the chapter opens the door to eternity simply by seeking refuge in the lotus feet of the True Master--not by any of the world's best available self-help program!  The blessings of a True Master and the type of relationship with Him are the important factors in God-realization.  This chapter also address questions such as: Where is the Supreme Brahmn?  Within ourselves?  Or, within this world?  Or, beyond this world?  Where exactly, and how?  Key words to learn in this chapter are: neti neti = not this not this, nigam = the incomprehensible one,  Sat Guru = True master.

Translation

Oh the seekers of truth!  The ocean of truth, which the three godheads (Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh) could not comprehend, is now contained within the tiny drop like creation.1

In their search, Vedas gave up and described the Supreme Braham as "neti, neti," or "not here, not this."  They failed to figure out the origin and the mechanism of creation of this world.  As a result, Vedas declared God as "nigam" or "the incomprehensible one."2

This way, everyone from top to bottom, is lost in this false world.  No one pointed towards true eternity.  Being born of sleep, all play in the drama of sleep.  None truly woke up and showed the ocean of truth.3

All living beings (Jivas) and this whole universe are created in the dream (of Lord Adi Narayana).  The eternal truth is covered by falsehood.  How can the creatures of dream realize the truth and the path to attain it?  4

Seekers tried to find Him either outside in the world or inside of a human body.  However, He dwells beyond this body and even beyond this universe--in the eternal Param Dham.  Only the true souls of Param Dham can realize the dreaming nature of this world as they watch it from the eternal abode beyond.  However, the Jiva, who is made from this dream, cannot see the eternal truth.5

This world is a constantly expanding delusive web.  Every person is deluded here.  Therefore, oh the seekers of truth!  Look for those who know the eternal Land beyond this delusive world.6

If one can quench his thirst by looking at a mirage, only then a Jiva can cross the delusive world without the help of a true guru.  No matter how hard one may try, he is doomed to remain in this drop-like world without such help.7

Whatever is visible outside of the universe and felt within the body is all-unreal.  Therefore, the Supreme Braham can not be found here.  Only through the blessings of a true master can one realize the Supreme Braham, who is in Param Dham in His original form, and whose glory is beyond all words.8

Oh seekers!  Only by meeting the true master can one understand the clear distinction between the ocean like Param Dham and the drop-like Maya.  Once the Supreme Braham is realized this way, this and many other drop-like creations will appear as nothing.9

Mahamati says, "simply because of the blessings of the true master, all my worldly attachments perished.  I found myself in the ocean of eternal bliss.  At the end, I realized that all this could happen chiefly because of my original relationship with Him.10  End

Kirantan 3: Sadho bhai chinho, sabad koi chinho
Realize, The Truth in the Words of the Scriptures
 

Oh, the seekers of truth!  Realize, someone please realize, the words of the scriptures.  God has given you such a wonderful human birth with which you can be enlightened by these words.
 
Only with this human body, one can attain the Supreme Lord.  Therefore, why are you wasting this opportunity in the sleep of ignorance?  It is not going to last even for a moment.
 
The words of the scriptures allow you to realize the true master and the Supreme Brahmn.  A true master is one who enables you to see the otherwise invisible Supreme Brahmn.  Without his help, one can not attain eternity.

A true master is one who goes by what the scriptures say, and one who shows harmony among them.  Only the ignorant sees disharmony.

Scriptures do provide all knowledge about the Supreme Lord.  However, how can one understand the hidden meanings without the help of the true master?  The scriptures talk very clearly.  But, just as a tiny piece of hay in the eye doesn't let one see a nearby mountain, the ignorance of maya prevents one from seeing the mountain like lord.

The company of the true master can remove the obstruction of maya.  Only then can one see the eternal supreme lord.  Only through the blessings of the true masters' lotus feet can one understand the hidden meanings of the holy words.

After this, evaluate all these words, and see where each scripture leads.  Why do the foolish people waste the knowledge that leads to the lord of their souls?

Jagrut budhi has come into this world, so take advantage of it.  With it, the true guru can lead to the realization of beyond while in this world.  He can show Vaikunth, Sunya, and the Supreme Lord.

Now this divine wisdom echoes all around the world, and the seekers will find all their answers here.  Whoever does not think about this knowledge seriously is foolish. Crying aloud repeatedly, Shri Mahamatiji cautions you not to disregard these words, or He says, “you will be stuck in maya forever.”

Kirantan 4: Sadho hum dekhya bada hi tamasha
What a Strange Drama Is This World!

Chapter Summary

Mahamati says, "on the stage of this world, I have seen people believing and doing strange things.  Weather it is a believer or a non-believer, or someone just in the guise of a believer-- all seem to be distracted from the ultimate human goal of realization of the Supreme Truth God.  Some materialistic people simply live life on their own without surrendering to the creator or using God to their convenience.  There are some, who use God, but mainly to earn their bread.  Such people label themselves as saints, but are not in reality.  There are still others who are serious about their spiritual goals, but could not explore the eternal domain(s) beyond the formless (nirakaar) Brahmn, who really falls under the definition of Kshar Purusha."

This presents a major challenge for the seekers of truth who look for concrete answers to these quarries: Who am I?  Where have I come from?  Who is the one Supreme Truth God?..and so on.    Mahamati says, "it is essential for the seeker to look for the True Master (satguru) who can lead the soul through all experiences of form, formless, attributeless, sunya, and the eternal domain(s) beyond as mentioned in the diverse world scriptures.  A satguru is one who enables you to reach the otherwise unreachable Supreme Brahmn.  He clearly distinguishes between Kshar (perishable, phenomenal world) and Akshar (eternal world), and ultimately shows the true pure form of the Aksharateet Supreme Brahmn who is the perfect embodiment of truth, consciousness and bliss.  Only he can end all your doubts on the path of supreme realization."

Translation

Oh the seekers of truth!  I have seen such a strange drama on the stage of this world.  It astonishes me on one hand and makes me laugh on the other.1

The people of this world pass their life saying, "this is mine, this is mine."  They carry the burden of the whole world on their heads.  They don't know what is going to happen to them in the next moment, yet they still do not surrender to their Creator.2

They exhaust all of their energy in the materialistic accomplishments.  They don't care to sing the glory of the Lord and, yet blame Him.  To justify their action they say, "without His grace, one cannot get the company of the saints."3

They entangle themselves in the complex web of their own deeds without realizing the facts about this material creation.  They become blind towards their own actions, and later cry blaming their bad luck. 4

Those who call themselves as realized saints and show superficial joy and calmness are in reality, burning in the fire of maya from within.  I can't find anyone who is capable of becoming free from the trap of maya. 5

In this world, I have come across numerous saints.  Neither they know the secrets of the physical body, nor do they know their eternal Home.  Yet, they claim that they have no doubts left in their minds.6

I have heard of and seen many saints who describe the Supreme Brahmn as unreachable (agam).  They demonstrate Supreme Brahmn as formless (nirakaar) and finally settle their heart on this formless domain.7

For them, the Supreme Brahmn, who has no home or name, is formless.  Their own physical existence and this world, which are false in reality, they declare as having a beautiful form.  But, on the other hand, they regard the ever existent Supreme Brahmn as formless!  How strange? 8

He who created this visible universe, and has balanced it without any support of pillars or ties, how come these saints call Him formless?  If He is formless, then who created this universe with form?  And, how exactly was it created?  Please explain the process of creation.9

He who has carved the oceans and raised the mountains--He who makes the sun, the moon, and the stars rotate in an organized pattern creating colorful and changing seasons in the world--how can he be formless?  The one who is the creator of not just this, but innumerable other universes like ours--how can He be formless? 10

He who creates and destroys the universe of five elements in a moment (just think)--where does he make these from, and what happens to them after dissolution?  Oh saints, why don't you think seriously about this?  Can He be formless? 11

Oh the seekers of the truth!  A true master (satguru) is one who helps you reach the otherwise unreachable Supreme Brahmn.  He clearly distinguishes between Kshar (perishable, phenomenal world) and Akshar (eternal world), and ultimately shows the true pure form of the Supreme Brahmn who is the perfect embodiment of truth, consciousness and bliss.  He ends all the doubts.12

Therefore, Mahamati says, “O seeker!  Choose your True Master with extreme caution.  A True Master must be capable to help you reach the otherwise unreachable Supreme Brahmn.  He must switch our heart from the material world to the spiritual one, and ultimately bring us face to face with the Lord through the path of (exclusive, wifely) love.”13

Conclusion

Supreme Truth God is not formless (nirakaar); neither does He have a form (sakaar) that is made from the five elements and the three attributes.  He is not to be found in this universe of fourteen worlds.  He is such a true pure form (suddha sakaar) that is the perfect embodiment of truth, consciousness, and bliss.  Pranamji

Kirantan 5: Suno Rey Sat Ke Banjarey
Drop Your Ego, Oh the Sellers of the Truth!

Chapter Summary

Addressing to Chintamani Bhatt, the famous guru of the Kabir Sect in the City of Thhatha Nagar, this Kirantan descends from the heart of Mahamati.  Upon listening to the heart-touching Divine Wisdom of Pran Nathji, Chintamani's soul was awakened.  He came in the lotus feet of Sri Ji along with many of his disciples.  One day, Sri Ji began to criticize the Gurus who mislead millions of their disciples under the guise of religion and truth.  Chintamani took these words seriously upon himself.  Immediately after the satsung, secretly he urged Sri Ji not to criticize him openly in the presence of his disciples.  "However, you may do so privately," he continued.  Responding to him, Sri Ji said, "I must ensure that your image is not ruined.  I will tell the truth, but indirectly.  This way, I shall shape you like a potter shaping the pot."  At that night, through Rajji's aavesh (power), the pure truth of this Kirantan descended.  The next day, when Chintamani read these Holy Words, he realized the complete truth.  While this Kirantan addresses directly to the sellers of truth, it teaches the fundamental quality that the seekers of truth (sundersath) should always strive for to succeed on the path of Nijanand.

The delusive maya (devil) has gained control over everyone in this world.  While the fires of worldly attachments are burning everywhere, the larger fires of status and ego are seen flaring high up in the sky among the preachers and gurus.  This is seen everywhere, in all faiths, religions, sects and spiritual groups.  O seeker, realize for sure that this phenomenal creation is false.  There is no doubt about it.  Find a true master (satguru).  Make sure to check if he meets the criteria revealed in the scriptures.  This is the toughest task for you.  Understand the hidden meanings of the scriptures.  Extinguish the fire of ego and engage yourself in the service of the true master.  This way, "o seeker!  Win over the maya and attain the truth.  Only now is the opportunity.  Make best use of the company of the "seed people" and the Divine Wisdom.  Be wise."

Translation

O the sellers of truth!  Religious masters (Gurus)!  Let me explain you one very important fact.  Please listen by your heart.  The maya has created such a big puzzle that everyone is entangled in it.  The loops of worldly attachments have reversed everything.1

In ignorance, you have tied the death-rope of maya around your neck.  You have sacrificed your family and social life, and have gained the status of Acharya (Gadi pati).  You broke your social attachments, but that has been transformed into another kind of attachment--the hunger for respect!  Your feeling of equality among all has even disappeared in this process.  This way, you have applied knots upon knots around your neck, which are extremely hard to undo by anyone.2

The domain of fourteen worlds is simply an expansion of this false maya.  Ved Vyasji has clearly proclaimed that this created universe is doomed to dissolve one day.  And, Sukdev Muni has confirmed this fact.3

To seek truth, people detach themselves from all the worldly ties and social restrains.  By doing so, they discover the true knowledge.  But, as soon as the small fire (of worldly attachments) is extinguished, they light up another big fire (of status and ego).4

This is how it happens.  First, they win the love of millions of their dedicated followers and earn a big name in the world.  Then they propagate their own new belief system or a sect, enjoy the services by millions, and take proud in being recognized as Satguru.  But, in the end, they fail to realize the secret of unreachable Brahmn. 5

 O brothers!  Give up the ego of fame, respect and knowledge.  It is hard to come out safely from this very deep ditch.  Therefore, O Chintamani!  Extinguish the fire of respect and status among your disciples in the same way as you did with the fire of mastership (Gadi).  Let all your cleverness burn to ashes. 6

You may try to find the true master in the scriptures, among the saints wearing dresses of different color and style or in different sects.  But, guaranteed, you will not find him there. The true master is distinct and separate from all these.  In this Kali Age, you may hardly find one true master among the millions. 7

To seek the truth, you must first recognize the depth of my words.  That realized true master is not going to be easy to find.  Whoever is such a realized true master keeps the Lord in his heart, hiding Him from the outside world. 8

You can realize such true master through the words he speaks (in agreement with the scriptures).  If you are spiritually related to him, awaken your Jiva without delaying even for a moment.  9

However, O seekers!  How can you attain the true Brahmn without completely surrendering to Him?  This is the greatness of the true Supreme Brahmn.  There is no other way to attain Him.  Therefore, relinquish all your desires for mastership or status as a preacher. 10

Mahamati says, "O Sundersath!  Be alert in this maya.  Because of our relationship, Rajji has met us in the maya.  Therefore, if you can get the happiness of eternal Param Dham by quitting the attachments with the false world, just please such true master by your services.  11  End

Conclusion

Maya has gained control over everyone in this world.  The fire of status and ego burn everywhere.  This phenomenal creation is false, and therefore, these fires burning within all of us are also false.  One must find Satguru through scriptural understanding and then please Him to win over the maya and attain the truth.  Only now is the opportunity.  Make best use of the company of the 'seed people' and the Divine Wisdom.  Awake!  Pranamji

Kirantan 6: Bhai Re Behad Ke Banjarey toom dekho rey manueah ka khel..
Look At the Drama of Mind, O the Sellers of Truth!
 

Chapter Summary

O the sellers of the limitless treasure of truth!  First, understand the complex drama of mind.  Then successfully sell the truth.  In this drama, the lamps of the religions and sects claim to bring eternal enlightenment, but their vision is restricted only up to the domain of nirakaar (formless).  Being non-existent in light of the reality of the Aksharateet Param Dham, Sri Ji compares them with the lamps burning without fire (Tartam Knowledge, eternal divine wisdom, Elam), without the oil of love (Ishak), and a wick of faith (Eman).

This phenomenal creation of five elements, three Gunas, and fourteen Lokas is non-existent or formless because it has emerged from the dream form Adi Narayana, who has originated from the mind (Avyakrit) of Akshar Brahmn.  All scriptures have also emerged from dream.  Lord Adi Narayana is the soul of this drama, Brahmaji is the source of all intellect, and Lord Vishnu, the principal Jiva, pervades in the form of Narada, the mind of the drama.  This entire creation dances according to the instructions (rituals and karamkand) of Ved Vyasji.

In reality, the Supreme Truth God is one.  However, in unconsciousness and ignorance, the world worships many gods.  Among the many sects and their conflicting words, people spend all their energy in proving their belief as superior and cause a big chaos.  Engulfed in the fire of doubts, the spiritual masters regard themselves as God and people simply follow them.  These unrealized masters fuel their ego by misinterpreting the scriptures.

Only the Brahmn Srishti souls will understand the reality of this drama instantly.  Not all the energy of the entire world combined can bring the perfect realization of the minds.  The eternal happiness comes only through original relationship.  The facts about the original mind (Avyakrit) and all other levels of mind can only be realized through the grace of the true master Shyamaji.

Translation

O the sellers of the limitless treasure of truth (eternal wisdom)!  You must first understand the complex drama of mind in order for you to be successful in your business of selling the truth.  In this drama, the lamps burn without the help of fire, fuel (oil), or a wick.  In other words, the lamps of the religions and sects claim to bring eternal enlightenment, but their vision is restricted only up to the domain of nirakaar or formless Brahmn.  Being non-existent in light of the reality of the Aksharateet Param Dham, Sri Ji compares them with the lamps burning without fire (Tartam Knowledge, eternal divine wisdom, Elam), without the oil of love (Ishak) and a wick of faith (Eman).  1

From Vaikuntha (top) to Patal Loka (bottom), all the fourteen worlds represent a strange tree, which bears no flowers, leaves, or fruits.  Nor does it have roots, branches, wood, or skin.  The tree is there, but it is almost as if nothing is there!  2

From whom has emerged this phenomenal creation (of five elements, three Gunas, and made up of the fourteen Lokas), is himself non-existent or formless.  If he has no body, how can his creation (dream) have a body?  3

Such a non-existent person, who has no physical body, is showing an interesting drama.  Without hands, legs, a face, or a mouth, he is capable to show this drama and sing the scriptural wisdom in many ways.  4

Lord Adi Narayana is the soul of this drama, Brahmaji is the source of all intellect, and Lord Vishnu pervades in the form of Narada, the mind of the drama.  This entire creation dances according to the instructions (rituals or karamkand) of Ved Vyasji.5

This creation has originated from the mind of Akshar Brahmn, who is Avyakrit Brahmn.  Adi Narayana is the dreaming mind of Avyakrit Brahmn.  6

In reality, the Supreme Truth God is one.  However, in unconsciousness and ignorance, the world worships so many as God.  There are so many sects and so many conflicting words. 7

Parbrahmn toh puran eak hai, eah toh anek parmeshwar kahavey |
Anek panth sabad sab judey judey, aur sab koi shashtra bolavey || Kir 6/7

One curses another and spends all his/her energy in proving his belief or viewpoint.  People praise themselves and create a big chaos by pointing fingers at others. 8

They don’t learn good lessons from others and wander throughout their life in doubts.  Engulfed by this fire, the spiritual masters regard themselves as God, people simply follow them, and eventually claim that only their belief is superior and a complete truth.  9, 10

When they don't understand the meanings of the words of scriptures, they use their own intellect and ego.  Consequently, neither they come to self-realization nor they realize the truth about their abode.11

The Jiva of Vishnu, intellect of Brahmaji, Shivji and all the worldly Jivas are locked in the karamkand (bodily rituals) laid out by Sukdev Muni.  The entire drama is of this mind of Lord Adi Narayana.  Only Brahmn Srishtis can understand the reality of this drama.  Here, even Brahmn Srishti souls are confused. 12-14

The energy of the entire world combined cannot realize all the minds.  Why should I shout repeatedly?  After all, all this is dream-form.  Only the soul of Param Dham will realize immediately just with one word.  15-16
Bohot pukar karun mein kish khatir, eah sab suan swaroop |
Behad vanaj ka hoiga sathi, so eak lavey hosi tuk tuk  || 16

This eternal happiness comes only through original relationship.  Through the grace of true master, I realized the original mind (Avyakrit) and all other kinds of mind.  End

Kirantan 7: Ho meri Vasna
O my soul!  Let's Go Beyond the Agam

Chapter Summary

Energize!  O my soul!  Let's go beyond the Agam --in the Akshar Dham and beyond in the Param Dham, where lies your ultimate eternal joy.  Just open your spiritual eyes and focus your attention to your original soul--the Paratman.  Like worldly Jivas, what are you looking with so much interest in this unreal world?  In this drama of the five elements, the wise, pundits, the Rishies and the heads of the religions--they all describe the Supreme Brahmn as Agam.  They listen, learn and become pandit by studying the scriptures, but none could go beyond.

The schools of philosophy and the sects make up poems of their choice, know about the universe of the 14 Lokas and ultimately end up merging in the Sunya--the domain of nothingness.  In this world, whatever can be sensed is baseless.  This universe has emerged from sunya, just like the bubble popping up from the soapy water.  Now, think, how short-lived is this creation?  What are you still thinking?  Come, and cross this universe of sunya.  Be quick, you don't have even a quarter of a moment.  Your path to Param Dham is now wide open.  You can fly there.  Sri Mahamati says, "O my soul!  You don't have to walk on your feet.  Rituals of Vedas (karamkand) have now become obsolete.  The joy of PD is your real life, which I can't describe.  All my wishes have settled.  Why don't you try my way?

Translation

O my soul!  Let's go beyond the Agam --in the Akshar Dham and beyond in the Param Dham.  Your ultimate joy is there in that PD.  Just open your spiritual eyes and look at your original abode.  Focus your attention at your original soul--the Paratman.1

What are you looking with so much interest in this world?  It's nothing more than the reflection of the original.  All worldly Jivas play in this drama of the five elements.

In this world, the wise, the scriptural experts, the Rishis and the heads of the religions sing the Supreme Brahmn as Agam.  They listen, learn and become pandit by studying the scriptures.  However, none could go beyond.

O my soul!  Just look at the schools of philosophy and the sects.  The masters and the seekers--come up with the poems of their choice.  They rise above the 14 Lokas and ended up merging in the Sunya--the domain of nothingness due to the obstacle (pier) of Agama.  4

This whole world is full of variety of skepticism??.  Whatever our eyes see, whatever our ears listen--everything is baseless.  Nothing is real in this universal expansion.  5

I saw the universe of 14 Lokas--from Shesh Shayi Narayana in Patal to Lord Vishnu in Vaikuntha.  Just as the bubbles pop up from the soapy water, from the sunya emerges such a universe.  Like a bubble, the universe is also short-lived. 6

O my soul!  It the drama of just one moment.  Now what are you thinking?  Come, and cross the universe of sunya (formless) quickly in the quarter of a moment.  7

There is no obstacle in your path to Param Dham.  You can reach your destination even without walking, i.e., without any karamkand.  Our Dhani is there distinct from the formless Brahmn.  8

Now how can I describe the joy of PD, which is our routine?  Sri Mahamati says, "all the wishes of my mind for this dream-world have been settled.  Why didn't you try my way?  9  End

Kirantan 8: Ho bhai vaishnav kahiye vako ..
A True Vaishnava

SUMMARY

In this chapter, Shri Mahamati ji talks about the qualification of a true vaishnav, and the fruit of becoming a true vaishnav.  In addition, he talks about the power of love and a true Vaishnav soul's relationship with the Lord.

According to Mahamati, a true vaishnav is one:
(a) whose soul is pure, who does not even closer to vices, and who has realized the Supreme Lord,
(b) who is doubtless and loves his Lord dearly, and regard himself as a wife of the Lord
(c) who is purified by maintaining his focus on the Paratman (the original form of the soul
(d) who has become worry-free from the worldly aspects
(e) who is immersed in the love of God day and night, and so are colored with divinity
(f) who see this world as a dream and
(g) who is made from truth and seeks nothing else but truth.

Shri Mahamati ji says, "while this is the way of life of a Vaishnava, the way of the souls of Param Dham is unique.  Only they deserve the true and perfect love of the Supreme Lord."

Translation

Shri Mahamati Ji says, "oh my brothers!  The true vaishnav is one whose soul is pure, who does not go near bad doings, and who has realized the Supreme Lord.

The true vaishnav should love their Lord dearly, and should think of themselves as the wives of the Lord.  The false, blind, unknowledgeable Vaishnavs of this world are lost in doubt, when a true vaishnav should always remain happy in the love of their Lord.

When the souls' eyes meet the eyes of the Lord, only then has the soul been purified.  None of the Jivas of this world can understand this.  Only the souls of Param Dham can understand this.

When a vaishnav meets the Supreme Lord, then why should they worry about this world?  The meeting of the soul and the supreme Lord can not be seen with the outside eyes; rather it happens in private.

This person in playful in the love of the Lord night and day, and they only think about their Lord.  They do not look forward to the world and don't really care about it.

They are colorful in the love of the Lord and think of this world as a dream.  Without love, one can not reach the Supreme Lord no matter how hard one tries.

The Lord is truth and can be gained only through truth.  Only the truthful Lord can love truthful souls.  Shri Mahamati ji says, "Vaishnavs should live in this way, but the true soul of Param Dham is distinct from the Jivas of this world, and only they deserve the true love of the Supreme Lord."

Kirantan 9: Kaha Bhayo Jo Mukh Thein Kahyo
What good are mere words that don't originate from the heart?
 
Summary

First, words of mouth are of no value if they don't really come from the heart.  Loving words are characterized by their ability to pierce through one's heart like an arrow from a bow.  In addition, however hard one may try, even these loving words will not pierce in everyone's heart.  They will pierce only through the hearts of those souls, whose abode is beyond this perishable universe.

Nothing in this world can cause fear to these great souls since the love power of the Supreme Brahmn Sri Rajji controls their nature and their organs of action and senses.  Consequently, they even control all those with worldly power.  Charged with the Lord's power of love, these souls don't see anything that comes in their way, including their body.  People see them with worldly means; but in reality, they are in constant touch of the divine love.

Often, the people of the world try to drink the juice of this divine love.  But, on the other hand, they also want to be recognized as a wise, reasonable person.  They can't be insane, and hence, can't attain the eternal happiness.  One may question; why then Mahamati ended up talking these wise words?  Answering to this, Mahamati say, " I have already received my Lord's love.  And, I don't have anything more to see, hear or say.  But, I have to tell you only because my Lord has ordained me to search for the souls who are lost in this worldly drama."

O Souls!  Why don't you recall the fact that we have come to SEE the world?  In reality, we are not away from our eternal abode, our Paramdham.  We are seeing this deceptive world from our Mool Milawa, which is beyond Kaalmaya, Yogmaya and even Akshar Dham.  With this awakening, Maya, the creator of the 14 worlds, can not even come closer to us.  By the virtue of being eternally related, Mahamati enjoys the taste of bliss even in this painful world.  Why can't you?  End

Selected Verses

Kaha bhayo jo mukh thein kahyo, jab lag chot na niksi foot |
Prem ban to aisey lagat hai, anga hot hai took took ||1
Mukh ke sabad mein bohot suney, ean bhi koi din kiya pukaar |
Par ghayal bhayi so to koik kuli mein, so rahat bhavsagar paar ||2
Lagi wali aur kachhu na dekhey, pind brahmand vako hai ri nahin |
O khelat premey paar piya saun, dekhan ko tan sagar mahin ||4
Jin bandhey hai bhavan chaudey, so naar hamsey rahat hai nyari |
Dukh mein beithi sukh levey mahamati, paar ke paar piya ki pyari ||8

Translation

What's the use of those words which are just superficial?  The words and their meanings must pierce in the soul's heart.  The words with true love pierce through one's heart exactly in the same way as the arrow released from the bow.1

I listened to the words of many wise people.  They tried hard to impact upon others.  But, in this Kaliage, only those souls, whose abode is beyond this perishable universe of Kshar Purusha are touched by them.

Dangers of fire, vulture, lion and cobra can not scare these souls.  Because they are not driven by their gunas, organs of action and senses.  So immersed are the souls in the love of their Lord that on the contrary, the scariest thing or animals afraid of them.

The soul in whose heart has pierced the arrow of love, does not see anything else.  The body and the world do not present as an obstacle to her.  Of course, her body is seen in this worldly ocean, but, in the sports of divine love with the Supreme brahmn.4

Whoever is submerged in this sort of love, is on our side--the side of Brahmn Srishti souls.  He can do along with us.  But, those people of the world try to drink the juice of divine love and then want to remain wise / alert.  They can't afford to become insane.  For this reason, they can't attain this happines.5

Find those BSSs, for whom this worldly stage has been set up.  This is what our Lord has asked (ordained) me to do.  Otherwise, I would have been immersed in His love and would not have to even see, hear or say anything.6

O Souls!  We have come to SEE the world.  It has been created just for us.  At the same time, we are not separated from our eternal abode (Paramdham).  We are seeing this deceptive worldly drama while sitting from the Mool Milawa in paramdham, which is beyond Kaalmaya, Yogmaya and Akshardham.7

The maya, which has created the 14 worlds, stays away from us.  While seated in this painful world, Mahamati enjoys the taste of eternal happiness.  Because of her relationship with the dearest Sri Rajji.  End

Kirantan 10: Suno bhai santo kahun rey mahanto
O Vaishnava saints and Devotees!  Have You Seen Eternal Brij and Gokul?
I Can Solve the two big puzzles: the Bhavsagar and the Bhagvatam
By Using The Tartam Key

Summary

In this chapter, Mahamati expresses his concern for those Vaishnavas and the Gurus of Vaishanavism, who have become short-sighted and have disregarded the need for search of eternal Brij and Gokul.  "Being the followers of Vallabhacharya, how can you disregard the commentary of Bhagvatam--the Vallabhi or Subodhini Tika and the facts of the Maha Pralaya?," he asks.  One must ask his or her guru these questions: where will I go upon death?  Where will be the eternal Brij and Gokul upon the final dissolution?  Where is the key to open the locked doors of Bhavsagar and Sri mad Bhagvatam?  How can I solve the two big puzzles--the Bhavsagar and the Bhagvatam?

Finally, Mahamati shows that only the Tartam Key can solve the two big puzzles.
Then he invites all aspirants of eternal bliss to sacrifice all their worldly egos to reap the full benefit of the Tartam Knowledge.

Selected Verses

Suno bhai santo kahun rey mahanto, toom akhand mandal jaan paya |
Vaishnav bani puchho guru gyani, aisa andher dhandha kyon lyaya ||1
Jin Gokul ko toom akhand kahat ho, so tumari drustey na aaya |
Sukji ke vachan mein pragat likhya hai, par tumko kiney na bataya ||2
Jako toom satguru kar sevo, tako eatni puchho khabar |
Eah sansar chhod chalengey aapan, tab kahan hai aapno ghar ||3
Eah sansar bada hai koheda, aur koheda bhagvat |
Eah dou eak kunji sey kholun, jo koi dekhun aagey sant ||10
Jo koi khap karey ya nidh ki, so nakhey aap nighaat |
Mahamat kahey taye akhand sukh dijey, taliye sansari taap ||11
 
Translation

Listen o saints!  It is your misunderstanding that these Brij and Gokul are eternal or Nitya. O Vaishanav devotees!  Inquire from your Gurus and scriptural experts about the true meanings of the Vaishnav scripture.  Ask them why are they spreading darkness in the name of enlightenment?

O Vaishnav! You don't really know where are the Eternal Brij and Gokul?  Sukdevji has clearly answered this in the scripture, but no one really showed the truth to you.

Just ask this question to those who you regard as your true master: where will my soul go upon death of this body?

Also tell them: This creation will be non-existent upon the final dissolution.  Where will you end up then?  How can someone, who does not know his ultimate destiny, cross the ocean of this Kaalmaya?4

One may praise himself, and do so thousands of millions of times.  One may also proclaim himself as God, and let all people worship him.  But, so what?  One can not cross the Bhavsagar this way.

The maya has engulfed everyone in such a way that no one seems to understand it.  Some think themselves as God and others become God's servants.  Both remain puzzled in the complex web of maya.6

O Vaishanav devotee!  You just saw the external saintly dress of your Guru, and never searched his knowledge.  You never tried to understand the commentary (Tika) of Bhagvatam, which is called Vallabhi or Subodhini Tika.7

If you think about it and search seriously in Subodhini Tika, you don't have to look anywhere outside.  I can show the truth right in your hands.  Distinguish truth from false, and take an exit from this darkness-filled Bhavsagar.8

There is only one key to solve the mystery of Bhavsagar and Bhagvatam.  No worldly jiva can open the locks on both of these mysterious doors.9

Bhavsagar and Bhagvatam are the two big puzzles.  I can open both these doors with one key--the Tartam Key, if I see a true seeker saint in front of me.10

The one, who really cares for this eternal treasure, must sacrifice his entire ego.  Mahamati says, only then can one be free from the worldly afflictions and qualify for the eternal bliss.  End

Kirantan 11: Rey Hun Nahin...
Who am I not?  Where am I not?  How can I not be attained?

Summary

Addressing the practitioners of Vaishnavism, the Supreme Brahmn Aksharateet Sri Pran Nathji answers three 'not' questions in this chapter: Who He is not, where He is not to be found, and how not to attain Him.  Here, the Lord does not answer the questions such as who He is, where He is and how He is to be found.  See chapter #?? for these answers.  By raising these 'not' questions, Pran Nathji dispels many misperceptions regarding his identity and the ways to reach Him.  First, Pran Nathji cautions the world not to regard Him as a worldly saint!  Second, the Lord clarifies to the seeker soul that He is not to be found in the domain of sunya (nothingness) and formless Brahmn.  Finally, Lord clearly names all the approaches, tools, and methods that are inadequate to attain Him.

Translation

I am neither a siddh saint who has acquired super natural power through Yogic practice nor a hermit nor a devotee.  I do not exist amongst those Vaishnavas who perform strict rituals in which they practice untouchability, nor do I belong to any worldly family, lineage or caste.  The distinctions such as higher or lower castes or the eighteen Vernas (classes) does not touch me.1

I can not be gained through fasting, the practice of kindness to all, nor through ritualistic prayers.  You can not gain me by staying awake for many days and nights without any interruptions, or through the Yajnas in which rituals are performed in the presence of fire.  Nor can I be found through the knowledge of Tantras and the recital of Mantras (the Vedic hymns), or mere wearing of a saintly outfits, or mere initiation in a particular sect, or through frequent pilgrimage and hardships.2

Do not look for me in miraculous powers, or through the world ideologies that describe Brahmn as Agam (Inaccessible) and Nigam (not understandable), nor through the practice of religion, Karma (action) or (and) guesswork.  Nor can I be found in any of the four states of a living being (Jiva): sleep, dream, awakeness & turiya?the ultimate stage in which the individual self unites with the universal self.  I can not be attained through the practice of continuous recital (Jap), or meditation (Tap).3

 I can not be reached through the control of senses and organs, through knowledge or the practice of Brahmcharya (abstinence?).  No words of the universe touch me.  I do not exist among the worldly beauties, colors, tastes, or metals.  I am not in the domain of three virtues.  The cycle of day and night doesn't touch me.4

Neither am I among those who says the word Soham (I am that Brahmn) which applies to this creation of five elements, nor am I present among those exploring the six Chakras and controlling their breathing.  I can not be found among those concentrating their mind on Trikuti (Ela, pingla and sushumna), Triveni or in past, present and future.  Through the practice of anhad and ajapa jap (unceasing spontaneous rhythmic recital) by maintaining correct postures, I can not be reached.5

Neither can I be reached through the Navdha-Bhakti (nine-fold ways of devotion), which leads to four salvations in Vaikunth.  Also, I am not in the cycle of birth and rebirth.  The Vedas & Kateb scriptures can?t comprehend me.  I neither exist inside of anything or outside of it, nor in the domain of Sunya (nothingness).6

I do not exist in the five powers of Unmuni Shakti, which is situated beyond the eight envelopes.  No one in this world has seen or heard me.  I am definitely not the otherwise known formless Brahmn.7

Concluding sarcastically, Shri Mahamati ji says, "O Veshnavas!  Having earned respect as true saints in this world, you have begun to see this world as real.  (In fact, it is non-existent!)  May you be immortal in it!  But, definitely, I am not in this mortal creation." End

Poetic version
I am not….
            a siddh saint who has acquired super natural power through Yogic practice
a hermit
a devotee.
in the cycle of birth and rebirth.
in the five powers of Unmuni Shakti which is situated beyond the eight envelops in the domain of Sunya (nothingness)
comprehendable by the Vedas & Kateb scriptures
inside or outside of anything
seen or heard by anyone in this world
the formless Brahmn

I do not exist among those…
Vaishnavas who perform strict rituals in which they practice unouchability
worldly family, lineage or caste
worldly beauties, colors, tastes, or metals
who says the word Soham (I am that Brahmn) which applies to this creation of five elements
exploring the six Chakras and controlling their breathing.
concentrating their mind on Trikuti (Ela, pingla and sushumna), Triveni ?(past, present and future?)
I do not exist in…
miraculous powers
world ideologies that describe Brahmn as Agam (Inaccessible) and Nigam (not understandable)
religious practices, Karma (action), or guesswork
any of the four states of a living being (Jiva): sleep, dream, awakeness & turiya, the ultimate stage in which the individual self unites with the universal self
continuous recital (Jap), or meditation (Tap)
distinctions such as higher or lower castes
the eighteen Vernas (classes)
the domain of three virtues
the cycle of day and night

I can not be attained by…
Fasting
practicing kindness to all
ritualistic prayers
staying awake for many days and nights without any interruptions
performing Yajnas in which rituals are performed in the presence of fire
the knowledge of Tantras and the recital of Mantras (the Vedic hymns)
mere wearing of a saintly outfits
mere initiation in a particular sect
frequent pilgrimage and hardship
controlling the senses and organs
knowledge or practice of Brahmcharya (abstinence?)
words of this universe
the practice of anhad and ajapa jap (unceasing spontaneous rhythmic recital)
maintaining correct postures
Navdha-Bhakti (nine-fold ways of devotion), which leads to four salvations in Vaikunth.

Concluding sarcastically, Shri Mahamati ji says:
O Veshnavas!  Having already earned respect as true saints in this world, you have begun to see this world as real.  In fact, it is non-existent!  May you be immortal in it!  But, definitely, I am not in this mortal creation.  END

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