Swamishri was doing his morning puja inside the mandir hall. Outside, the rains were pouring heavily and the winds were blowing at gale force.

Normally Swamishri does darshan of Thakorji before doing his puja. But today, due to the stormy weather, Swamishri became engaged in doing his puja first. Midway through his puja someone suggested to Swamishri that he go for Thakorji’s darshan in the evening because of the inclement weather.

Swamishri firmly replied, “Never say no for Thakorji’s darshan. No matter how heavy the rains are or how cold it may be, but never say no for Thakorji’s darshan."

Then someone made another suggestion, “Swamishri if you are driven by car to the sea shore and the car is parked before the mandir podium then you will be able to have darshan of Akshar Purushottam Maharaj.”

But Swamishri explicitly rejected the proposal, “Do not ever think in this manner. I want to go for Thakorji’s darshan.”

By the time Swamishri completed his puja the rains had stopped completely.

Swamishri’s resolve to go for darshan reveals his deep faith and devotion to Bhagwan Swaminarayan and his gurus.