Yogiji Maharaj Prarambha 11-15
Chapter-11
After staying in Rajkot for some time, Sadguru Krushnacharandas Swami set out to tour villages with a group of saints and arrived at Hajdiyala village near Sardar. As there was no Swaminarayan temple, the saints stayed at the village crossroads. After afternoon discourse, they rested. A Garasiya devotee knowledgeable in astrology and palmistry noticed extraordinary vertical lines on Zhina Bhagat’s feet and foretold that he would become a great Sadguru. Zhina Bhagat humbly denied this, calling himself a servant. When this was told to Krushnacharandas Swami, he smiled and affirmed that Zhina Bhagat had signs of greatness.
Last-Minute Revision Points
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Krushnacharandas Swami toured villages with saints
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Halt at Hajdiyala village due to no temple
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Saints rested after afternoon discourse
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Garasiya devotee observed vertical lines on Zhina Bhagat’s feet
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Prediction of Zhina Bhagat’s greatness
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Zhina Bhagat’s humility
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Swami’s confirmation of his qualities
Chapter-12
During the Annakut festival in Mengani and Lodhika villages, Zhina Bhagat’s spirit of austerity and renunciation is revealed. Despite the grand preparation of sweets like sata and jalebi, he observed a fast and refused to eat. Even after repeated requests from the Darbar and Sadguru Krushnacharandas Swami, he maintained his fast. Pleased by his discipline and sacrifice, the Sadguru blessed Zhina Bhagat and advised other young saints to follow his example.
Last-Minute Revision Points
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Annakut festival in Mengani and Lodhika
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Presence of Sadguru Krushnacharandas Swami
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Grand preparation of sweets
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Zhina Bhagat’s fasting
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Repeated requests to eat
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His austerity and renunciation
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Blessings and guidance from the Sadguru
In Samvat 1967, Zhina Bhagat received initiation as an ascetic in Vadtal and was named Gyānjīvan Dāsji, later known as Yogiji Maharaj. He joined Shastriji Maharaj in spreading the Akshar-Purushottam doctrine. On the day of Aso Sud Ekadashi in Samvat 1969, during Krushnaji Ada’s final moments, Yogiji Maharaj was called and blessed with hands placed on his head. In an emotional farewell, Krushnaji Ada said “Jai Swaminarayan” and departed for Akshardham.
6) English Last-Minute Revision Points
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Samvat 1967: Ascetic initiation
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Name: Gyanjivan Dasji (Yogiji Maharaj)
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Service under Shastriji Maharaj
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Spread of Akshar-Purushottam doctrine
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Samvat 1969 Aso Sud Ekadashi
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Blessing from Krushnaji Ada
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Departure to Akshardham
Yogiji Maharaj was a completely detached and selfless saint, always absorbed in discourse, devotional singing, memorization, and service. Even during the grand wedding procession in Bhavnagar, he showed no interest, firmly upholding renunciation. He accepted reprimands from his guru as beneficial discipline and corrected himself with humility. His detachment, patience, and devotion deeply inspired devotees.
Last-Minute Revision Points
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Yogiji Maharaj was detached and selfless
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Engaged in discourse, kirtan, memorization, service
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Indifferent to worldly celebrations
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Strong spirit of renunciation
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Accepted guru’s reprimand positively
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Humility and patience
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Inspired many devotees
Yogiji Maharaj was known as a monk of Shastriji Maharaj’s group. While staying at the temple in Keriya village during a fast, some hostile monks entered, insulted the saints, damaged their belongings, and assaulted them. Yogiji Maharaj and the saints offered no resistance and endured everything with calmness. Local devotees intervened and restored peace. This incident highlights Yogiji Maharaj’s humility, patience, and equanimity in honor and dishonor.
Minute Revision Points
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Yogiji Maharaj belonged to Shastriji Maharaj’s group
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Stay at Keriya village temple
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Attack during fasting
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Insults, damage, and assault
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Calm endurance by Yogiji Maharaj and saints
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Intervention by local devotees
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Lesson of equanimity in honor and dishonor
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