84 Vaishnav Story 80 Badarayanadas

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Long ago in Gujarat, there lived a kind man named Vada and his loving wife. Vada was deeply devoted to Shri Krishna and often listened to the holy Shrimad Bhagavata. His teacher, Vachava Bhatt, would travel from place to place, reading the sacred text and sharing its teachings with others. Vada and his wife respected him and followed his guidance with faith.

One day, Shri Mahaprabhuji was traveling to Dwarka and stopped in Vada’s town, Moravi. The news spread quickly, and all the Vaishnavas in the town went to see Shri Mahaprabhuji. Vada joined them, eager to meet this saintly figure.

Shri Mahaprabhuji was sitting peacefully and explaining his Subodhini, a commentary on the Bhagavata. His words were filled with such depth and sweetness that Vada felt something he had never felt before. He became so absorbed in Shri Mahaprabhuji’s discourse that he forgot his body completely. Time seemed to stop as his heart was filled with devotion.

When Vada came back to his senses, he thought, “I have heard the Bhagavata many times from my guru, but never like this. Shri Mahaprabhuji’s words touch the soul so deeply.”

Moved by this feeling, Vada approached Shri Mahaprabhuji and humbly requested to become his disciple. But Shri Mahaprabhuji said gently, “You already have a guru. Why do you seek another?”

Vada felt sad but respected Shri Mahaprabhuji’s words. He returned home and shared everything with his wife. She listened carefully and said with determination, “You don’t know how to ask properly. Take me to him. I will speak from my heart.”

Together, they went again to Shri Mahaprabhuji. This time, Vada’s wife spoke with deep sincerity. “My Lord,” she said, “you have appeared on this earth to uplift souls like us. Vachava Bhatt, our guru, travels around reading the Bhagavata, but his life is about earning a living. How can such a person help us reach Shri Krishna? Please accept us as your disciples.”

Shri Mahaprabhuji saw the purity and longing in her heart. The next morning, he visited their home. With great compassion, he initiated Vada, his wife, and their entire family into the Path of Grace. Shri Mahaprabhuji renamed Vada as Badarayanadas, marking the beginning of their new life of devotion.

Filled with joy, Badarayanadas and his wife followed Shri Mahaprabhuji to Dwarka. For over a year, they served him with great love and humility. They carried water, helped in cooking, and even washed Shri Mahaprabhuji’s clothes. Every small act of service became a way to express their love for Shri Krishna.

Pleased with their pure hearts and selfless devotion, Shri Mahaprabhuji blessed them and said, “Now return to your home and serve Shri Krishna there. Perform seva with all your love.”

Badarayanadas and his wife bowed down to Shri Mahaprabhuji and returned to their town. Back home, they spent their days in worship and devotion, feeling the presence of Shri Krishna in every moment. Their lives became a beautiful example of love, humility, and service.

This story reminds us that true devotion comes from a humble heart. It teaches us that even simple acts of service, when done with love, bring us closer to Shri Krishna.

Poem: The Gift of a Pure Heart

In Gujarat lived a pair so kind,
With Shri Krishna always on their mind.
They heard the Bhagavata day and night,
But longed for a path that felt so right.

Shri Mahaprabhuji’s words touched their soul,
They wished to serve and be made whole.
With humble hearts, they did implore,
Till grace was theirs forevermore.

They carried water, cooked with care,
Washing clothes with love so rare.
At home they served with hearts so free,
Living in Shri Krishna’s melody.

This tale reminds both young and old,
A humble heart is worth more than gold.

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