Now there is a sevak of Shri Gusainji, named Daya, a bhavaya, who lived in a village in Gujarat. The sentiment of his account is described.
Bhav Prakash (Revealing the Sentiment): This one is a tamas bhakta. In divine play, his name is “Bahurupini”. He pleases both Shri Thakurji and Shri Swaminiji by taking many kinds of forms. And in the six arts, he is a helper to both Shri Thakurji and Shri Swaminiji. Therefore, both forms remain pleased with him. He manifested from Kalahansi; therefore, he is of the nature of sentiment itself.
He was born in the house of a bhavaya in a village of Gujarat. From childhood, he was skilled in dance, singing, and disguises. Daya Bhavaya is his name. When he grew up, he began to perform bhavai and spectacles. Later he began to go to different lands and foreign lands, and by pleasing kings and great rulers he earned much wealth. Later he became a Vaishnava; the manner of that has been told above.
Prasang 1 – Daya Bhavaya becomes Vaishnav
That bhavaya came to that king. The king honored him and seated him near himself. Then that bhavaya sat in private with the king and told the account of the murders. He told everything that the murders had said, and he showed the murders from a distance. Then the king said, “Such indeed is the Vaishnava dharma; such is its power. Therefore, compared to this Vaishnava dharma, all else is insignificant. There is no other dharma equal to this.” Then that bhavaya said to the king, “That is true. It appears that merely by the dress of a Vaishnava, the murders came out and became separate. Then what is there to say of one who truly understands Vaishnavahood and becomes free of deceit?”
After that, the bhavaya again said to the king, “Now, by your grace, make me a Vaishnava and bestow a name upon me.” Then the king said to the bhavaya, “Your work will be accomplished through Shri Gusainji. Without his grace, this path of devotion does not manifest. Therefore, you should go to Adel.” Then the bhavaya said to the king, “Write a petition-letter to Shri Gusainji for me and give it to me.” The king said, “Very well.” Then the king wrote a petition-letter to Shri Gusainji, and in it he wrote the entire account of the bhavaya. Then that bhavaya took his wife and children and set out for Adel. In a few days he reached there. Then he took the darshan of Shri Gusainji and offered full obeisance. After that, he gave the king’s letter. Shri Gusainji read the letter. Then he asked the bhavaya about all the details. The bhavaya told all the details—everything the murders had said, and the whole matter of the murders.
Then Shri Gusainji, by grace, bestowed a name upon that bhavaya. Then he had him observe a fast and had him perform submission. After that, Shri Gusainji came for the meal. Then he gave a plate of mahaprasada to that bhavaya. His wife and children all became sevaks. After that, staying there for some days, he heard discourses near Shri Gusainji. He asked Shri Gusainji about all the practices of the path. Shri Gusainji, by grace, told him everything and explained it. After that, Shri Gusainji proceeded to Shrinathjidwar. That bhavaya too went along with Shri Gusainji to Shrinathjidwar for the darshan of Shri Govarddhan Nathji. In a few days he reached Shrinathjidwar. Then he took the darshan of Shri Govarddhan Nathji, made offerings, and then performed the Braj parikrama with Shri Gusainji. He experienced great happiness and joy.
After that, taking leave of Shri Gusainji and bringing Shri Thakurji’s service form, he came to his own land. He sold his own house and, taking his entire family, went and began living in that king’s city. Then he met the king and told him all the news of becoming a sevak of Shri Gusainji. The king became very pleased and gave him a house to live in. After that, he began to perform the service of Shri Thakurji. Having completed the service, the king and the bhavaya both would engage in divine discourse. There was very great bliss and happiness. They remained absorbed in Bhagavan’s rasa. The king held him in very great regard.
After that, that bhavaya, Daya, became a fine Vaishnava. He began to understand all the practices of the path. Shri Thakurji spoke with him and conversed with him. Shri Thakurji began to show affection to that bhavaya. All this he received as happiness through the king’s company.
Bhav Prakash (Revealing the Sentiment): In this account, this principle is established: in whatever manner possible, one should associate with a Vaishnava. If one keeps the company of a Vaishnava, all happiness comes, and the practices of the path also manifest. Vaishnavas are the very form of adornment. One should keep trust in what they say; then Shri Thakurji bestows grace. This path of devotion manifests through the company of such persons; therefore, all other means are inferior. If one contemplates the forms of Shri Acharyaji and Shri Gusainji, good understanding arises; then such company of Vaishnavas is obtained, and trust comes.
Thus that bhavaya was such a steadfast recipient of Shri Gusainji’s grace, truly belonging to Bhagavan. Therefore, how far can his account be told?