Swami
Shri Narayanswarupdasji:
In
the year V. S. 2006, Shastriji Maharaj appointed Shastri Narayanswarupdasji
as the administrative Head of the sanstha (Bochasanvasi Shri Aksharpurushottam
Sanstha). All the devotees were asked to work under his orders
and guidance. He was only 28 years old at the time. Since then,
Shastri Narayanswarupdasji has been known by the name of 'Pramukh
Swami'.
Yogiji Maharaj, referring to this incident in his diary has written
as follows : "Shastriji Maharaj desired that I should appoint
only him as President of the sanstha, and he was so appointed
at a meeting in Ahmedabad. I was then sitting beside Shastriji
Maharaj, who told me : 'Put your hand on his head and bless him
so that he acquires all the virtues and the sanctity that you
have.' So I put my hand on his head, whereupon Shastriji Maharaj
said : 'Since you and I are the same, it is like my putting my
own hand on his head.' In this way, Swamiji asked me to bless
him, and when I did so, he became very happy."
Since then, in accordance with the wishes of Yogiji Maharaj, Pramukh
Swami has been working and continues to work day and night to
further the cause of our institution and fellowship. Many sadhus
and devotees celebrated the forty-eighth birthday of Shri Pramukh
Swami Maharaj in Bombay. On this occasion Yogiji Maharaj had said
: "Shastriji Maharaj had been highly pleased with him ever
since his younger days and appointed him president. How fast and
how admirably he has developed the order and the fellowship !
All should obey him implicitly. Pramukh Swami is the manifestation
(Swarupa) of Shastriji Maharaj. The identity between these two
forms is complete. We should all develop the the same divine knowledge
(Divyabhav). Seven hundred saints will be initiated and will attain
perfection. This task and mission will be fulfilled by Pramukh
Swami." Yogiji Maharaj foretold a glorious career of work
and fulfilment for Pramukh Swami Maharaj.
During his last illness Yogiji Maharaj had said : "Pramukh
Swami is none other than me in another body. All of you will enjoy
the bliss of God through him."
At present, our beloved Master-Guru is His Divine Holiness Swami
Shri Narayanswarupdasji - Pramukh Swami Maharaj.
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