Wednesday 6 December 2023 | Kartik Vad 9, Samvat 2080
Wed 6 Dec 2023
In the Satsangi Jeevan, it says “Akhandam swaswaroopasthaa mahaanto ye tu purushaaha… “ The manifestation of great sants is purely for the salvation of souls. Unlike ordinary beings, they manifest and depart according to their will, but not by the theory of karma. Jeevanpran Swamibapa has versed this in His kirtan, “Prakrut divya charitra manohar…” The leela of the Lord, whether they appear divine or worldly, are all enchanting. The departure of Jeevanpran Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa from this mortal world is just another episode in the divine leela of the Lord and His great Sants.
Thursday 30th August 1979 was the day that Jeevanpran Swamibapa had chosen to end His divine leela upon this earth. The place was Bolton , UK . Swamibapa talked about how He had come to the UK after doing a chovat (debate) for 27 days. Although these words did not seem significant at the time, Jeevanpran Swamibapa was indicating that He would soon perform His antardhaan leela.
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