Great spiritual masters, pundits and prominent citizens share their reflections about Yogiji Maharaj
One whose gaze is simple like a child’s, whose speech is without deceit, whose heart is filled with genuine feelings, who always has the highest, pure devotion to Paramatma, who is staunch on the path of saintliness, who has noble and pure fame, with such virtues Yogiraj, the best among renunciates, forever radiates.
- Pujyapad Kashikanandji Maharaj, Mumbai
Approaching Yogiji Maharaj, his unshakeable faith, his heart filled with devotion to God, his detachment, his humility and other virtues are evident.
- Pujyapad Shastriji Pandurang Athvale
One whose master is the supreme Narayan, Parameshwar himself … who believes from the heart that ‘nothing is mine’ and everything is his is a true devotee of Swaminarayan.
- Pujyapad Shri Rang Avdhut Maharaj
His life is noble and pure. This great man (sadhu) has spent his life for the benefit of society. That he has experienced much spiritual bliss is evident to us when we have his darshan.
- Shri Ravishankar Maharaj, Vallabh Vidyalaya, Bochasan
My inner progress was due to Shastriji Maharaj. Shastriji Maharaj was the representative of God; this was my personal experience. Today, I see and understand Yogiji Maharaj as that representative of God.
I believe that he (Yogiji Maharaj) has such powers to do anything he wishes in the brahmand.
Shastriji Maharaj was ill in Atladra. He sat me on his bed and showered his pleasure (blessings). I asked him, “Who will give me such joy now?” Shastriji Maharaj told me, “Yogiji Maharaj will give you every joy. Don’t worry.”
I had the last darshan of Shastriji Maharaj at Ahmedabad station, when he was on his way from Atladra to Sarangpur. I became tearful on seeing him ill. I asked him, “Who will support me now?” Shastriji Maharaj held my hand, placed it in Yogiji Maharaj’s hand and said, “Yogiji Maharaj will forever protect you.”
- Honourable Shri Gulzarilal Nanda, Twice Acting Prime Minister of India
Ever since I came in contact with Yogiji Maharaj, his great personality has been engraved in my heart. Love and compassion continually flow from his eyes. His words always flow with memories of God.
- Shri Babubhai Jashbhai Patel, Minister, Public Building, Electricity and City Supplies, Gujarat State
In today’s circumstances, a saint like Yogiji Maharaj is our mentor. In the presence of this Yugpurush [person of the era] we forget the world and ourselves. We experience peace. That feeling is beyond words.
- Shri Chimanbhai Patel, Minister, Gujarat State
Yogiji Maharaj’s heart and actions are innocent and simple like a child’s. Listening to his bhajans I experienced his intense devotion. Devotees are drawn to him due to his detachment, simplicity and child-like innocence.
- Shri Vijaykumar Trivedi, Minister, Gujarat State
Limitless love and firm atmanishtha are manifest in Brahmaswarup Yogiji Maharaj. His mere darshan grants worldly souls peace.
Yogiji Maharaj is like an innocent child. His heart is pure and transparent like a gem. His glory is limitless.
- Shri Mohanlal Vyas, Minister, Gujarat State
His clear talks, his detachment, his compassion towards all, his faith in God, his trust in truth, his self belief, his matchless devotion…. So many noble virtues, how many should I list?
- Shri Devendra M. Desai, Minister, Gujarat State