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Thereafter he settles down to writing ghazals more vigorously than ever before, in the early hours of the morning. It is to be a very historic morning, as Shri Nathji was going to leave another mighty Revelation for the world.“Piyaji ne“Piyaji has taken away the lethargy!”Shri Nathji says it is the last ghazal that he wrote that night. And he begins to record it into the tape-recorder, beginning at 4:20 am! And singing all over again – up to 4:30 am. Meraa Saagar Meraa BaadaaMeraa Saagar meraa baadaa, meraa Saaki-o-MaikhaanaaMy cup, my wine, my Saaki and his Tavern,Saroore zaat ki soorat dilon men raks-haa ki hai,The Real Face of my existence is that of bliss,Ye shamaa saamne jo hai jalaayi kis ke haathon neThis Flame which is before us, has been lit by Someone’s hands,Jabeen saayi mere dil men sare tasleem kham dekhaaMy forehead bows before Thee in my heart, before Thy Will,Payaame zindagi meraa jahaan men har jagah pahunchaa My Message of life has reached everywhere in the world,Sabhee apne nazar aaye azal se aisaa rishtaa hai,All appear as mine in a relationship since eternity,Nazzaara-haaye aalam men teri soorat haqueeqat hai In this world of wondrous sights, it is only Thy Face which is a Reality,Shri Nathji ends the singing and reads out the lines once again, explaining their meaning.“LET THIS“It is after midnight, 4 am in the morning. I was feeling very, very ill just now, but when I read this ghazal, I was very exhilarated. Let people who are dejected understand the meaning – and they will feel free of all chains of the world. What a wonderful thing! I, who could not even speak a word – I was feeling very, very, bad. Priyaji gave me some tea – and all this became a dream – What a lucky Shri Nathji explains the significance of the ghazal, line by line, verse by verse:“When I saw the Divine Effulgence, my head bowed before His Will. Tell me – where is that temple which is meant for everyone? “Mubaarik ho“How can one know this Bliss which goes beyond the feelings of the world?“The whole world changes to a “This Nath is speaking to you in the night. My aim is attractive. Of its own kind, a new thing has been brought by time.“Ye aaj ki ghazal“Today’s ghazal is historical. I don’t know how to sing – the time now is 16 minutes to 5 am.“Aamad saihre nidaa za maikhaanaye maa,“Early in the morning, a voice came from outside my Tavern,“Bakshish kaa vakt hai!“Aaj khaana chhoot gayaa, peena chhoot gayaa!“Today all food and water was forsaken.“As Priyaji has sung:“Hijr kee jab museebaten keen arz unke roobroo,“When the sufferings of separation were placed before Him,“Aaj kahan se ye cheez aayi?“From where did this thing came today?“The learned pandits and intellectuals of Akola wrote:‘Bhola Nath darshanam punyam,‘To get a Glimpse of Bhola Nath is to acquire the reward of a good action,Shri Nathji goes on to say:“There are three qualities in man – “Aaj“Today is the greatest miracle! I can’t explain it. The happiness of today–tomorrow is the 19th, and then comes the 20th and then the 21st, which is the birthday of Shri Babaji – who was the father of this body. He has left His mortal frame, but he has left a great burden on my shoulders – I don’t care! – Go and change the world! – Convert ‘God is nowhere’ to ‘God is now here’. Convert “May this golden Time come soon!“How could I speak so much? It is beyond all explanation. Priyaji was telling me: ‘You had promised to live to the age of 120 years and to never fall ill.’ I thought he was right, immediately. This morning time is the time of fulfillment – ye praapti ka time hai! Ye raat din men aa rahi hai. The night is converting itself into day!“WAKE UP! “I stayed for thirteen days in Akola. When I left, it was as if the light had been put off. The devotees there were filled with restlessness – the desire to see me again.“‘Atthaa to Brahm Jigyaasa’“O man, having come into this world, Develop a Desire for God.’“It was the realization of the devotees there – amongst whom were pandits, intellectuals, and lawyers. Realisation is different from mere reasoning and wisdom.Meraa payaam aur hai, teraa payaam aur hai,My message is different, your Message is different,The cassette comes to an end. Priya Nath plays the part containing the ghazal Shri Nathji had sung, because Shri Nathji wants to listen to it.“It was a miracle! “Bahut achhaa huaa der tak jaagnaa!“It was worthwhile staying awake late.”At 5:05 am Shri Nathji lies in bed, listening to his recording, even as dawn comes over New Delhi.