Vālji’s Story
Who was Vālji’s father?
Mulji Shrotriya
Where did Jasa Bhagat live?
Thānāgalol
In which city did this story take place?
Jaipur
What advice did Gunatitanand Swami give regarding Vālji?
Not to let him go near the sugar-cane crusher
Who originally instructed Jasa Bhagat not to leave his village?
Gopalanand Swami
What was happening during Mahant Swami Maharaj’s visit?
He was visiting devotees’ homes
What happened when Vālji ignored Swami’s advice?
His hand was caught in the crusher and he passed away
Why was Jasa Bhagat facing financial difficulties?
He stopped attending samaiyos and giving in charity
What did Swami do when a devotee said he hadn’t visited his home?
He immediately went to visit, even though it was lunchtime
Where was Gunatitanand Swami when this incident occurred?
In Junagadh
What did Swami ask Jasa Bhagat to bring from home?
Some ration and a piece of coarse cloth
How old was Mahant Swami Maharaj at the time?
80 years old
What lesson can be learned from Vālji’s story?
We must always obey our guru’s agna; disobedience can lead to suffering
What blessing did Swami give Jasa Bhagat after visiting his farm?
That his land would produce abundant crops if he followed Maharaj’s agnas
What did Swami say about following his own wishes?
“Never have I felt as though I should act according to my own wishes. Yogi Bapa taught me to please others.”