9. Angelic Constellation on Earth

When Muktaraj descended on earth, there were many enlightened saints and devotees who could claim to be in a state of indentification with God. Some of them were older in age still they recognised him as one who was in a state not only of indentification but also of assimilation with God. They revered him as one of the most enlightened souls in a state of release. This constellation included Anadimuktas Somchandbapa, Mansukhbapa, Chaturbapa, Ashabapa, Divaliba and other devotees. Those who had the knowledge of his divine origin and his mission on earth turned to him for advice and guidance before launching any activity. They knew that Muktaraj was an 'embassy' of God on earth and his word was the word of Maharaj. They would make others see his spiritual powers and advise them seek his love and blessings. Somchandbapa and Pujya Divaliba had the longest association with Muktaraj and had witnesssed him work miracles.

Even the sages and God-realized Sadguru had acknowledged of his spiritual glory and guided others to seek his advice. Anadimukta Sadgurus Muniswami, Shwetvaikunthdasji, Bhagavatswarupdasji, Devjivandasji, Vrundavandasji, Dharmakishordasji, Bhaktijivandasji and others were aware of his spiritual prowess and therefore they directed people to seek his company and receive from him the blessings of 'atyantik moksha'- irreversible salvation! Sadguru Devjivandasji had inspired- innumerable seekers to seek Muktaraj's blessings to make their lives spiritually fruitful here and here after.

In 1974, when Anadimukta Sadguru Muniswami feel ill by the exercise of his will, his parting 'prasad' to the devotees was his advice : ''Now you must go to Anadimukta Pujya Narayanbhai to seek his advice in all matters. Know him to be the saints' saint, the strongest among the strong. His appearance is that of a humble man with common touch but look at him with devotion and you can't miss his spiritual splendor, the divinity smiling at you. He will sustain and support Satsanga. He is the manifest Anadimukta of Maharaj.'' We all know how with a mother's tender care and concern Muktaraj supported us, sustained us and led us on the path of righteousness.

You will recall that Anadimukta Bhaktjivandasji had offered initiation to Muktaraj. After the lapse of many years, when Muktaraj visited Wadhvan, the Swami recognised him. His joy knew no bounds. The Swami had come to know that Muktaraj had joined the group of devotees, who believed in the ideology of Abjibapashri. He took Muktaraj into confidence and told him, ''This is not proper. You are in wrong company.'' Muktaraj, ''Has Maharaj ever appeared before you in his manifest form? Has He ever talked to you? You have seen Him talking to me. You know how much He loves me. You are witness to the fact of my communion with God. Do you think my God would mislead me or allow me to be in a bad company?'' With these words of firm faith in Maharaj and Bapashri, Muktaraj revealed to him the glory of both, Maharaj and Bapashri. The Swami in all humility accepted his mistake and expressed his joy and sense of gratitude for removing his doubts. He said to him, ''I am your Guru in the formal sense of the term, but let me tell you that today you have acted as my Guru because you have removed my ignorance and showed me the right path. You have opened my eyes and enabled me to enjoy boundless bliss.'' The Swami held Muktaraj highest of all the 'yogis' dwelling as 'gruhastha' - a householder.

A large group of devotees and saints were touched by Muktaraj's state of infinite happiness and constant contemplation and revered him with love as a true Anadimukta. Muktaraj reciprocated their love and devotion by serving them and earning their blessings. In fact, by attending on the saints in their illness, he taught his disciples to see Brahman in every human being, in every creature. He taught them how to love and serve the saints and sages with spiritual- discernment ('Vivek') while one seeks their company. He exemplified self-less service the yoga of action and taught the seekers to serve 'Santpurusha' with no desire or expectaion. Great is that 'bhakta' - devotee who merely seeks to be with the saints and greater than the doers of good works is the one who is clean of passion in the service of the guru. To him God grants eternal happiness and the highest bliss.