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Bethakji

HISTORY OF THE FOURTH SEAT : JAISALMER (Raj.)

Jaisalmer is a famous tourist destination in Rajasthan. Shri Hariraiji’s fourth seat is situated in the famous temple of “Shri Giridhariji”. This seat is owned by Dwitiya Pithadhish Jagadguru Shri Kalyanraiji Maharajshri (Nathdwara-Indore). Vaishnavas may also worship here.

The deity of Shri Giridhariji was worshipped by a vaishnav lineage of Jaisalmer kings. This deity was formerly worshipped by Shri Hariraiji’s father, Shri Bade Kayanraiji I (s.v.1625).


One time when Shri Hariraiji visited the desert area of Jaisalmer, he was not permitted to enter the city without paying tax. He refused to pay the tax as he was an Acharya of the Vallabha lineage and it was the duty of every king to honor them. Shri Hariraiji felt insulted but he remained composed and quiet. He stayed in the outskirts of the city.
At that time there was a shortage of drinking water. There was one dry well and Shri Hariraiji told one of his devotees to pour water from his own water pitcher into the well. By doing so the water level increased and soon after the well was brimming with sweet, potable water.
The king of Jaisalmer heard about this miracle. He felt regretful for his neglect. He then became Shri Hariraiji’s devotee and the Acharya stayed in his fort for six months. Many people became his devotees. While Shri Hariraiji was in Jaisalmer, he wrote a major portion of the “Shikshapatra”. He also spoke the Shrimad Bhagwat there. Many vaishnavas experienced divine salvation because of his satsang. This bethakji is owned by Jagadguru  Dwitiyapithadhish 1008 shri KALYANRAIJI MAHARAJ SHRI(Nathdwara-Indore).

 
HISTORY OF THE FIFTH SEAT  :DAKOR(GUJ.)

The fifth seat of Shri Hariraiji Mahaprabhu is situated at the bank of the Gomti pond in Dakor. Once when Shri Hariraiji was sleeping  there Shri Ranchodraiji, a deity presiding in that town, told him in a dream that “I am sitting in a hut and a Brahmin makes me bathe with cold water everyday therefore you must come and establish me and start the worship according to the modes of grace-filled devotion.”
Shri Hariraiji then constructed a temple, established the deity and started the worship through a khedawal Brahmin. Then the Brahmin who was first doing the worship was also granted a position in the worship. Shri Hariaiji spoke on the Shrimad Bhagawat every week.
                                   
HISTORY OF THE SIXTH SEAT:SAWALI(GUJ.)

This seat is located in the village of Sawali (Gujarat) 30 km outside of Baroda. It is owned by Jagadguru Dwitiya Pithadhish Shri KALYANRAIJI MAHARAJ SHRI (Nathdwara-Indore). Before vaishnavas worship at this seat they must fast on the previous day. Accommodations for vaishnavas to stay on the premises can be arranged.
This seat is right by the lake of Sawali. Shri Hariraiji Mahaprabhu came here frequently and spoke on the philosophy of the Path of Grace. He also spoke the Shrimad Bhagwat here. Many souls were inspired by him and became his disciples.
The birthday of Shri Hariraiji Mahaprabhu on the 5th day of the dark half of Aswin is heartily celebrated here every year.
                                   

HISTORY OF THE SEVENTH SEAT : JAMBUSAR(GUJ.)

The seventh seat of Shri Hariraiji Mahaprabhu is situated in Jambusar (Gujarat) by a pond.  Shri Hariraiji would speak daily on the Shrimad Bhagwat. Once, a devotee by the name of Premjibhai asked a question about the “Yugalgeet”. Shri Hariraiji then revealed its profound meaning for the rest of that day. No one in attendance was aware of their body or senses. Then he established divine consciousness in those devotees. In this way they experienced divine bliss.

 
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