Vasudev Mahatmya English - Shree Swaminarayan Temple Bhuj

Chapter 2
Shree Vasudeva Mahatmyam 25 26
With English Translation
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That great Vasudeva who resides in his eternal abode, Himself
appeared in the womb of Dakshayani for the well being
of the world to spread the message of Dharma. (23)
Long ago, in the ‘Swayambhuva-Manvantara’ and in the
Krita Yuga, He appeared taking the dual form of Nara and
Narayana. (24)
Both Nara and Narayana proceeded to the holy place of
Badarikashrama to perform severe penance for the well being
of all humans on this earth. (25)
There, the two-some, who were slim and devoutly following
the codes of conduct, secretly performed severe penance,
such that they were invisible even to the gods. (26)
Only those who are the recipients of the grace are able to
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Chapter 2
have a vision of these two. Without their grace, even those
staying in the same location are unable to see them. (27)
Once, the great Yogi Narada, came to know within himself
that Nara and Narayana wanted to meet him. (28)
He descended from the top of the mount Meru, directly
through the sky and instantly arrived at the place known as
Badarikashrama. (29)
Soon, sage Narada happened to see from a distance, Nara
and Narayana who were deeply immersed in their oblations.
(30)
Having seen them engaged in their oblations, Sage Narada
was surprised. He thought, ‘Oh! How is that these two, the
masters of the universe, the indwellers of everything in this
world, are performing oblations that are prescribed for the