It was raining heavily. Flashes of lightning were seen in the dark sky. Suddenly, Muktanand Swami woke from his sleep and saw a silhouette of a swami standing out in the rain. He called out ”who’s there” ”It’s me, Gunatitanand” came the reply. ”what are you doing in the rain” ”I’m waiting for maharaj’s darshan. He has gone into the darbar to talk to dada and his family. My eyes are eager to have his darshan.” Muktanand Swami went back into his room knowing Swami’s wish. Suddenly, at around 11:00pm, maharaj came out from the darbar and started walking to his residence, the akshar ordi. Just then a flash of light struck between Maharaj and Gunatitanand Swami. Swami’s eyes struck Maharaj. Gunatitanand Swami was waiting for this opportunity where he would have Maharaj's darshan. Even if it was a flash of light when Swami had Maharj’s darshan, he’s eyes were glowing with happiness of Maharj’s darshan. Fulfiled by his wish of having darshan of Maharaj, Swami quickly went to a tree nearby, lied down and fell fast asleep...
Misri Patel (12)
Sydney, AUSTRALIA

The Prasang of Gunatitanand Swami that inspires me was when he was a small child. When his mother was offering milk to thakorji , mulji sharma told his mother to give himm the milk first. His mother told that thakorji must be offered first. Then Mulji Sharma said,"Mother thakorji resides in me, so if u offer me first, he will also be offered the same". His mother trusted him and gave him the milk.Once Mulji finished drinking, his mother saw thakorji's murti.She was astonished by seeing the moustache of milk on the murti.This inspires me because it explains how maharaj equally resides in gunatitanand swami.
Param Vikas Ponda (11)
Dubai, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

Jai Swaminarayan, Gunatitanand Swami has made a swami ni Vato booklet for everyone, and it is very inspiring to me because I know the meanings of a few of them and that makes me feel like to follow those quotes in my every day life. Jai swaminarayan.
Disha Patel (11)
Melbourn, AUSTRALIA

The incident that inspires me is -One day Gunatitanand Swami was standing in heavy rain and Maharaj was in the Darbar. It was very dark outside, just then Muktanand Swami came and said “who is standing there in this heavy rainfall” Gunatitanand swami said “ Muktanand Swami it’s me Gunatit ,I am standing here for darshan of Maharaj. When he will return from darbar I will get a chance for darshan”. Muktanand Swami said “ Gunatit you are really great “
Aadhya Mehta (11)
Vadodara , INDIA

I am glad to have an opportunity to celebrate the Sharad punam festival in online bal sabha despite not going to mandir to celebrate. I can recall one incident which took in the late 1840s when mulji Sharma was born. He would always sing nursery rhymes for his brother of wanting him to be a sadhu as well as him himself.In few years later he amazingly ended up to be a sadhu wow! He did it. Let's fold our hands together and bow down to the mul akshar. Jay swaminarayan.
Het patel (13)
Kakamega, KENYA

Bhagwan Swaminarayan continuously emphasized that senior sadhus and devotees should spend time with Gunatitanand Swami. Throughout His lifetime, Bhagwan Swaminarayan referred to Gunatitanand Swami’s greatness numerous times. It was at these times that Bhagwan Swaminarayan was establishing the importance of His legacy in the gunatit sadhu for future generations. After Bhagwan Swaminarayan passed away, Gunatitanand Swami continued to spread His philosophy and to lead devotees to spiritually pure lifestyles. Although Gunatitanand Swami was the mahant of a large mandir, he constantly put himself at the service of others. One time, a sadhu came across the Junagadh mandir and saw Gunatitanand Swami sweeping in the yard. He asked Gunatitanand Swami where he would be able to find the mahant of the mandir. Gunatitanand Swami told him to wait inside and that the mahant would meet him there. After showering, Gunatitanand Swami met with the sadhu and introduced himself as the mahant. The sadhu expressed disbelief that the mahant of the mandir concerned himself with such menial tasks. It was at this point that the sadhu recognized that the true qualities of selfless service could be found in Gunatitanad Swami. Gunatitanand Swami’s legacy lies in his intense devotion and unique connection to Bhagwan Swaminarayan. Before passing away, the Swamini Vato was compiled. The Swamini Vato is a collection of Gunatitanand Swami’s observations and portions of the discussions he frequently held. It is considered one of the main scriptures of the Swaminarayan faith. At the age of 82, Gunatitanand Swami passed away in Gondal. A mandir has since been built on the site where his body was cremated as a memorial to the first spiritual successor of Bhagwan Swaminarayan. This mandir is referred to as Akshar Deri and is considered a place of pilgrimage for millions of devotees. Yogiji Maharaj had assured devotees that anyone performing a mahapuja at Akshar Deri would have their wishes granted.
krisha (11)
toronto, CANADA

Jai Swaminarayan, I like to read about the prasang when Gunatitanad Swami gets drenched in heavy rains, just for a split second darshan of Maharaj. He waits for Maharaj to finish talking to the ladies late in the evening. His enthusiasm for Maharaj's darshan, no matter what the circumstances shows his unconditional love for him. Gunatitand Swami is truly immersed in Bhagwan's bliss 24/7.
Moksha Patel (14)
Basingstoke, UNITED KINGDOM