Saffron/religious robes/uniform is a Bhakt’s socializing/living (Bhagva-Vesh Ai Bhakt-no Nirvah Che):
One king of Madhavghad, king Vanghelo Ramchandra was such involved in Dharma (Religious practices), that he would bathe everytime he debated/taked with a foreigner (mlechha). His father’s name was Veerbhan. This Veerbhan always had great desire (was always looking forward to), to meet Shri Mahaprabhuji. Once upon a time Shri Mahaprabhuji arrived at the Purushottam Kshetra (an area of land called Purushottam) for the second time. At that time the king came in the path and made a lot of request.
Shri Acharyaji was sitting as always wearing his dhoti and uprana. This king was always accompanied with pandits, he had come with all of them. These pandits asked a cleverly crafted question (with slyness). Because Mahaprabhuji had on himself, Mala, Uprana and Upvit, the asked what is all this ? Therefore, at this time, Shri Mahaprabhuji replied, that all this is Nirvah Shruti, Smruti and ShriBhagvat.
“Upavit Ved Uparna Puran, Mala Bhagvat, E Tran Dekhay Khayu Muskit Vachan”
After this they again asked Shri Mahaprabhuji that (in the middle of the whole sabha) we have heard that you have done a discourse/elaborate explanation (tika) on Shri Bhagvatji. This is true(was the response). To this the pandits said, what is so difficult about doing a tika/discourse on Shri Bhagvatji ? To this Shri Mahaprabhuji replied; I have seen Vedas/Vedants , Shastras and Puranas, so none of them are as difficult (to digest/understand/learn) as Shri Bhagvatji. To this the pandits said; What is so difficult about Shri Bhagvatji ? to this Aap said that you (plural) are having a play at talking like this. Now Shri Mahaprabhuji said, please explain the meaning of one shloka to us. (When Shri Thakorji appeared). Atha Sava Gunopetakaalah Paramashobhane Saying this he said that why did Kaal become param shobhit ? Maha Kanishtha Bhadarvo Maas (the month of Bhadarvo), on top of that it was the time of chaturmaas, Krushna Paksh (dark days of the month) Dakshanaayanan-na surya, Aatham (the eighth day), Ardhi raat ane Budhvaar (middle of the night and a Wednesday).
When Shri Raghunathji appeared, at that time every moment was a Rajyog (the most signs were seen and auspicious time according to all the astrological calculations), these kind of auspicious signs, etc were not seen during the appearance of Shri Krishna. So what is the use of such a time (aava Kaal-no Shu Upyog?) Shri Shukdevji to Shobhan (Alaukik Rupalo) Kaal Kahe che, hearing this there was an atmosphere of surprise (everyone was surprised). The pandits looked down out of shame, that they were not able to provide any answer to this.
Seeing this the king said, what will they know? They are great fools. Shri Mahaprabhuji, you please say/clarify. Then Shri Mahaprabhuji did some vivechan on this.
Hearing this (the vivechan), the king was most pleased; bowing down, he did a lot of stuti (sang glories), spoke with humbleness and intellect. At this Shri Mahaprabhuji was very pleased. With a lot of affection, He explained the meaning of one shloka of Shri Bhagvatji ; the explanation of the meaning of this shloka continued for six months and yet the explanation did not come to an end. The name of this king’s father was Veersingh dev. He was a great bhakti maargi and a lovable vaishnav. He did not have any arrogance (kai pan abhiman hatu nahi). This king’s story was told many times by Shri Mukh (Ghani Vaar Shri Mukhe kahi).
Vivechan - One does not understand Bhagvat-swaroop by panditai (empty knowledge), one understands this from this prasang. What appears simple on the surface is not simple from deep inside. Therefore, where possible one should always keep curiousness/inquisitiveness. Shri Mahaprabhuji is Saraswati’s husband, therefore He knows everything in every way. He is Nikunj Nayak and therefore is also Rasik. Therefore only with Aapshri’s Grace (Krupa) one is able to understand, somewhat, the deep meanings of Shri Bhagvat.
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