Every once in a while, the magnificent Universe offers us signs—little nudges that lead us to answers we've long wondered about, leaving us forever changed. Recently, I experienced such a divine synchronicity that feels as if it was nothing short of a blessing. It began with an unassuming photo frame in my home, and led me to a journey of spiritual discovery and transformation.
Little did I know that an answer was waiting for me, timed in the most unexpected yet perfect way.
One day, as I scrolled through YouTube, I stumbled upon a short Youtube video that immediately captured my attention. It depicted a young boy fearlessly diving into a stormy river against the advice of nearby villagers as there was floods in the flowing river, and then seen to be meditating deep below the tumultuous surface, that somehow calmed the stormy floods in the river through His mind. This single act spoke to me on a profound level. There was a magnetic stillness in the Boy’s demeanor, a power that seemed both childlike and divine, and his ability to bring peace to chaos felt like a mirror to something I wanted to cultivate within myself. The video touched me deeply, so much so that I discussed this with people I would meet and even went back searching for it again, a few days later, compelled to watch it again and again.
I needed to understand more about this Boy and his calm yet fearless spirit, and whether this was just some imaginative or a True story! My keen interest led me to research about this Boy and I found this written in the title of the video "Neelkanth Varni". With growing curiosity, I searched for this name, hoping for more information about this remarkable young boy. To my delight, I found a series of Youtube video about this Mystery Boy.
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrRAKyI6wz-xyjwYxuYF-xYC4KNKLngMV&si=MFU3p01rjhf1u6Fn
And there was also English Version of this series
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKZBWLL2HNB1ygE5l2LbiXffi4VjiAodB&si=NZla7xCDBD8ry90n
So I watched a couple episodes and slept late night. Next day I were to start working despite wanting to watch it, but it was as if Universe wanted me to take a break from the stressful routine and made me sick with cough and cold , I would only call this to be a beautiful coincidence as I took this opportunity to rest and relax to recover and watched entire series of this movie.
As I watched all episodes one after the other, eaxh episode unraveled more of the story, each one more powerful than the last. I learned that this wasn’t just a story—it was the true journey of Bhagwan Swaminarayan, who, as a child, was known as Ghanshyam and later took on the name Shri Neelkanth Varni after renouncing his home at the age of eleven.
Once I started watching the series, I was entranced by the real life story of Shri Neelkanth Varni. Episode after episode, I was captivated by the life , the incidents, the actions, the virtues of Shri Neelkanth Varni who was a BaalYogi (Child Renunciate). Here was an eleven year old Child , who having read all Vedas, Puranas, Holy scriptures by this young age, in search of Truth and Knowledge renounced His home and worldly pleasure at such a tender age! This divine Child has truly walked on Mother Gaia in flesh and blood, born on 3rd April 1781 , which is only 243 years back!
Born 243 years back - 243 is yet another synchronicity for me coz 243 in language of numbers for me is Divine message - "We Love You" and I have been witnessing this number umpteen number of times recently- which is Universe telling us how much we all are loved and protected by Divine! For instance, I saw this number 2433 on different vehicles, repeatedly , just yesterday!!! Wonder if I were to find Neelkanth Varni only after passing away of 243 years of his existence on Mother Gaia, even though I exist for more than four decades on Mother Gaia!
Getting back to Shri Neelkanth Varni, this Unique BalYogi reflects uncommon wisdom since being a child , and it seems to transcend ages, displaying many extraordinary divine leelas (i.e., miracles) along with compassion even in the smallest acts—like reviving dying fish with a simple touch, out of his deep care for all living beings, Teaching the lesson of 'non-stealing' to Ghasitaram in Ghasitaram's language, another unbelievable miracle wherein the Sarpanch of another village witnesses the Idol of Lord Krishna in a Temple walking across the sanctum sanctorum during the Aarti and putting HIS own garland on this Young Boy Ghansyam in front of everyone to their shocking disbelief, the impossible witnessing by elder brother Rampratap bhai and other villagers observing Ghanshyam to be physically present at many Temples at same time and even the incident where the King/ Maharaja tests whether Ghanshyam had all the sixteen signs on his soles befitting an Avatar when he was informed by the village chief that he saw the idol of Lord Krishna putting his own garland on Ghanshyam during a Temple Arti - and all sixteen signs were confirmed - and so many others!
Am sharing few such Shorts that give a glimpse into the unbelievable life and times of a Pure Soul that walked Earth , not very far from today - just 243 years back in time!!!
His life was filled with such events that were both humbling and inspiring. As I watched, I felt as though my understanding of spirituality and life itself was shifting. The Two most important virtues that made lasting impact on my psyche was His Discipline and His Detachment from everything and everyone despite performing His worldly Human duties!
Through Shri Neelkanth Varni BaalYogi’s story, another virtue that resonated with me deeply was His remarkable sense of responsibility. Even as a young boy, Ghanshyam took on every task given by His elders, with a joyful dedication and cleverness that showed a maturity beyond His age in human years. He fulfilled His role as a family member, a friend, and a helper with integrity. And when the time came, He made the decision to detach Himself from worldly attachments, renouncing His home and all its comforts in search for Truth & Brahmagyaan- for the welfare of many mumuksha beings (beings seeking salvation) that He initiated His long journey for! Such as the troubled Bear, in a dense jungle of Orissa!
And throughout this long journey, His unwavering discipline in any situation and facing any circumstances as a normal human would do, despite being an Avatar Himself, is so inspiring!. Shri Neelkanth Yogi was fearless, undeterred by any obstacle or challenge. His journey through the wilderness on his Kalyan Yatra—the journey for welfare and liberation for souls seeking freedom—was filled with trials, yet he remained steadfast in his spiritual practices and daily routines, regardless of the circumstances.
His fated encounter with the Lion at night in a village and the miraculous effect of His Aura on that Lion is such an enigma and testament to His Confidence, His Willpower, His Fearlessness and His Purity! It inspires to persevere for attaining this kind of "Peace" and "Bliss" within and the quality of "Equanimity" & "Fearlessness" under every situation!
His ability to abstain from food and comforts, and his relentless commitment to his spiritual goals - humility of seeking to learn Ashtanga Yoga from a RishiMuni of that age - have left a mark on me that I struggle to put into words.
Each moment of his story felt like an invaluable treasure unearthed, a pearl from the deep ocean of wisdom. I found myself deeply moved by his actions, his thoughts, and the profound simplicity with which He embodied virtues that felt timeless and universal. And gave so much inspiration and courage that Truth & Love Always Wins, Against All Odds!
In a way that felt like divine intervention, the Universe had brought me the answer to my years-long question through a series that was uploaded only eleven months ago. What are the chances that this answer would arrive just as I was ready to embrace it fully? It felt like a gift—a beautiful, synchronistic answer to a question I hadn’t even realized had been living within me all this time.
Looking at the photo frame now, I feel a profound reverence and connection with the Shri Harikrishna Maharaj of Vadtal in form of Shri Neelkanth Varni, that wasn’t there before. Shri Neelkanth Varni’s journey continues to inspire me, filling me with a renewed dedication to cultivate virtues like discipline, and detachment!
I am so much in awe, that I still keep revisiting scenes from this Movie series! The anticipation for future episodes and learning more about his journey is almost indescribable. His story has left a lasting impression on my soul, and it’s one I’ll carry forward with me, always. I have developed this intense desire to visit all the places visited by divine Avatar - Shri Neelkanth Varni during His Kalyan Yaatra (Welfare Journey), even if I have visited some of them already! And the Holy Mount Kailash and Lake Mansarovar visited by Shri Neelkanth Varni, which was already in my Bucket List, since past couple of years!
More detailed account of The Life & Time of Shri Neelkanth Varni - BhagwanSwamiNarayan on Mother Earth and the super humane Feats achieved during that period, is mentioned beautifully on this website :
https://www.sksst.org/sampraday-history
To anyone who has ever wondered about the existence of synchronicities or signs from the Universe, I share this experience as a testament to their reality. Sometimes, answers come when we’re ready to see them, in forms we could never predict. The divine always finds a way to reach us—whether through a video, a story, or even a simple photo frame—touching our hearts in the most profound way and transforming our lives forever.
Forever A Humble Seeker of Truth & God!
🕉✝️☪️🛐🕎☸☯️☮🌷🦄☀️🦚🌈💞
Loving Light,
Meraki Pegasus
-Dr Racchana D Fadia
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