14. Parcha 25 (23.07.09)

13. Parcha 24 (23.07.09)

12. Parcha 23 (15.07.09)

11. Parcha 22 (15.07.09)

10. Parcha-21 (10.07.09)

9. Parcha-20 (10.07.09)

8. Parcha-19 (09.07.09)

7. Parcha-18 (09.07.09)

6. Parcha-17 (09.07.09)

5. Parcha 16 (07.07.09)

4. Parcha 15 (07.07.09)

3. Parcha 14 (06.07.09)

2. Parcha 13 (06.07.09)

1. Parcha-12 (04.07.09)

8. Nivant Sheth's Experience

27 May, 2009
Kaushal -
My name is Nivant Sheth. I am a devotee of Jalaram Bapa. I am going through a very bad period of my life. I need Bapa's blessings but nothing is happening. Please pray for me.

Thanks ,
Teckkarma , Inc - "Attain Technical Nirvana"
Nivant Sheth
917.742.9060

28 May, 2009
Hello Kaushal,
Thanks for your reply. It was an encouragement. My name is Nivant Sheth. I am in U.S. I am a devotee of Jalaram Bapa. I am into IT. Recently i have been unemployed. I have given many interviews for jobs but no results yet. I was reading your blog where you have posted parcha's. Can you tell me why you have posted the letters.
I want to take a promise to Jala Bapa that i will feed at least one person on Thursdays through out i live but help me to live a good and modest life. Please pray for me and give me some suggestions.

Thanks ,
Teckkarma , Inc - "Attain Technical Nirvana"
Nivant Sheth
917.742.9060

11 June, 2009
Hello Kaushal Bhai ,
How are you. My 2nd stage of Green card process is successful by the blessings of Jalaram ba[a. I had taken a vow that if this is successful i will go to Virpur walking from Rajkot as it is the nearest station. Thanks for your encouraged emails. Do you know of anybody who is willing to walk to Bapa. Have you ever done it. How was your experience. Jai jalaram

Thanks ,
Teckkarma , Inc /ERPstuff.com
Nivant Sheth
917.742.9060

11 June, 2009
Kaushal Bhai - Jai jalaram.
I am Calcutta. I have heard devotees walking to Virpur from Rajkot so i thought i would do the same thing. Some 5 yrs ago i had gone to Palitana , our Jain holi place, during that time i had decided to walk but it was too hot so i decided that i will do it later on. The time has come now. I want to fulfil the wish. It would be a great opportunity to meet you when i come to India. I am planning to come within 1-2 months. Can you tell me is July a good month in Gujarat. Jay jalaram

Thanks ,
Teckkarma , Inc /ERPstuff.com
Nivant Sheth
917.742.9060

7. Parcha-11 (04.06.2009)

6. Parcha-10 (03.06.2009)

5. Parcha-9 (03.06.2009)

4. Parcha-8 (01.06.2009)

3. Parcha-7 (01.06.2009)

2. Parcha-6 (01.06.2009)

1. Parcha-5 (01.06.2009)

21. Parcha-4 (26.05.2009)

20. Parcha-3 (26.09.2009)

19. Parcha-2 (25.05.2009)

18. Parcha-1 (25.05.2009)

17. PUJYA JALARAM BAPA NI AARTI

Adhaar chhappan saal, Vahaalaa adhaar chhappan saal
Avanimaa avtariyaa bhajavaa ram kripaal
Om jai jaliyan jai jaliyan
Rajbaai dhanya maat vaala rajbaai dhanya maat
Abhijit nakshatre avtaryaa, paavan pradhaan taat
Om jai jaliyan jai jaliyan
Ragu vanshamaa avtar vahaalaa raguvanshamaa avtaar
Bhojal gurune dhaaryaa dhanya dhanya bhojalram
Om jai jaliyan jai jaliyan
Virpurmaa chhe vaas vahaalaa virpurmaa chhe vaas
Raam hridaymaa dhaaryaa, samaryaa shvaaso shvaas
Om jai jaliyan jai jalian
Annadaan ne aapi vahaal annadaan ne aapi
Sevak sankat kaapyaa, atal dharm sthapyaa
Om jai jaliyan jai jaliyan
Adbhut rup dhair vahaalaa adbhut rup dhaari
Ishwar dwaare aavyaa aapyaa neei naari
Om jai jaliyan jai jaliyan
Ravi deen diwali vahaalaa ravi deen diwali
Ogniso sittere stuti karun taari
Om jai jaliyan jai jaliyan
Jaiyaan avatari vahaala Jaliyan Avattari
Mohan ashtak gaave sukh aape bhaari
Om jai jaliyan jai jaliyan
Jai Sita Ram Jai Sita Ram
Jai Raadhe Shyaam Jai Raadhe Shyaam

16. JALA BAVANI

Sorath Bhumi Pavan Dham, Virpu Name Ema Gam;
Pragatya Tya Shree Jai Jalaram Jansevanu Karva Kam....2
Rajbai Matanu Naam, Pradhanji Pitanu Naam;
Lohana Gnati Harkhay, Naam Samarta Raji Thay...4
Sant Padharya Ene Dwar, Rajbai A Kidho Satkar;
Ujjaval Thashe tari KuKh, Evu Bholya A NijMukh...6
Savant Atharso Chhapan Mahi, Kartak Sud Satamni Chhayn
Ashrivadthi Pragatya Ram,Naam Padyu Shree Jay Jalaram...8
Vrudh sant Avya Te Tham, Olkhiya Shree Jay Jalaram;
Mata Pita Swadhame Gaya, Kakane Tinya Mota Thaya...10
Savant Atharso Siter Manhi, Yagyo Pavitno Vidhi Thay;
Savant Atharrso Boter Manhi; Prabhtama Pagala Mandi...12
Kakanu Sambhade Haat, Dharm Danana Manma Ghat;
Sadhu Santne Deta Dan, Raghuvirnu A Dharta Dhyan...14
Ek Same Santono Sangh, Aavi Jamavyo Bhaktino Rang;
Jalaramni Pase Aaj, Aviya Sidhu Leva Kaj....16
Jalaram Lai Mathe Bhar, Deva Chalya Ene Dvar;
Padoshine Lagi Lhay, Te Kaka Ne Kahewa Jay...18
Vahala Kaka Do Dya Tinyay, Jinya Jalaram Devane Jay;
Gabharaman Chhtuti tevar, Pat Rakhe Chhe Deen Dayal....20
Chhana Kahiya To Chhana thay, Gheena Badle Jal Dekhay;
Padoshi to Bhotho Thay, Durijan Karmo Thi Pastay....22
Jala Bhaktne Lagni Thai, Bhitar Bari Ughadi Gai;
Yatra Karva Kidhi Haam, Pachhi Fariya ae chare Dham...24
GuruKaravane Pragtya bhav, Fatepur Jai Lidho Lhaw;
Bhoja Bhagat kidha Gurudev, Vrat le Karve Sachi Seva...26
Savant Adharso chhoter Manhi, Sada vratnu Sthapan Thay;
Virbai Sulakshna chhe Nar, Sevani RakheSambhal....28
Sadhu Santo Ave Nitya, Jala Bapani Joyi Ne Prit;
Ann Tana Nidhi Chhalkya, Badha Akhadithi Dukh Jay...30
Bapa Sauma Bhale Ram, Khauravine Le Aram;
Gada Bhari Ann Ave Jay, Sadhu Santo Khub Ja Khay...32
Tan Man Dhanthi Dukhiya Jan, Avi Nit Kare Bhajan;
Bapa Sauna Dukh Harnara, Bhed Na Rakhe, Koyi Lager...34
Thoda Janna kahu Chhu Nam, Maliyo Chhe Jene Aram;
Jamal Ghanchi Je Kahevay, Dikro Teno Sajo Thay....36
Hariji Darjine Petnu Dukh, Tali Tyan Pamyo Chhe Sukh
Mrutyu Pamyo Koli ek, Pita Teno Kargariyo Chhe...38
Bapa Haiye Karuna Thay. Ramnamni Dhun Machai
Thayo Sajivan Teno Bal, Ramnamno Jay Jay Kar...40
Punya Tapyu Bapanu Ahin, Vhalo Utaryo Avani Manhi
Kari Kasoti Magi Nar, Jova Kevu Dil Udar....42
Dhanya Dhanya Chhe Virbainar, Prabhu Sam Janyo Chhe Bharthar;
Agaya Apo Chhu Taiyar, Seva Santni Sacho sar...44
Seva Karva Gaya Sati, Jani Tribhuvana Ae Pati;
Akashvanima Sambhaday, Dhanya Jala Bhakti Ae Kahevaya...46
Dando Zodi Virbai Hath, Daine Alop Thaya Chhe Nath;
Vayak Pahonchya Virpur Gam, Saue Samarya Sitaram...48
Aaje Pan Virpur Ni Manhi, Saunse Aena Darshan Thay;
Janseva To Khubaj Kari, Tharya Saune Pote Thari...50
Savant Augnise Sadtris Manhi, Bapa Sidhavya Vainkunth Dham;
Manudas Je Bavani Gay, Dukhthi Chhuti Sukhai Thay...52
Leicester Ma Kidho Chhe Vas, Bhakatjanoni Purva Aash
Ja;a Mandal Gunla gay, Dukh Daridra Tena Jay...54
Sorath bhumi Pavan Dham, Virput Nam Ema Gam.

15. THE BABUL TREE

There lived a peasant family in kevadara village near Keshod . The head of the family was Nanji Ladani.

One day all the members of the family were relaxing under the babul tree at noon after hard work in the field. Suddenly there was a whrilwind and the tree was uprooted . In a split second it would fall on them and there was no time for escape . All were frightened. Suddenly Nanji cried out, " O save me , Jaliya Bapa ."

No sooner did he speak these words then the tree stopped falling down as if some one had lifted it above them and gradually every one safely slipped from beneaath it.

After a few days Nanji came to Virpur and told Bapa of this incident . Bapa smiled and said, " Look here! See what has happened to my back and remove if there's any babul thorn still inside the body !"

Nanji saw that there were marks of the thorns on Bapa's back.

14. A LOST NOSE RING FOUND FROM A COCONUT

The daughter -in-law of a farmer in Virpur went to a village named Roopavathi in a marriage party . She wore a nose ring with a precious red pearl set in it . While enjoying the wedding festivities she lost it somewhere, and did not find it . she took a vow of offering a coconut in Bapa's temple before going home .

The marriage party returned to Virpur. The daughter-in-law went straight to Bapa's ashram with a coconut .Seeing her weeping Bapa said , " Come on , my child, Let me break the coconut before God ."

Saying this he took the coconut and broke it before the idol of Rama . A miracle happened . The nose -ring came out of the broken coconut !

Bapa said , " Oh, how mischievous my Rama is !"

The daughter-in-law was simply mad with joy. She went home with nose ring .

13. DEAD BIRDS COME ALIVE !!!

There were three Arabs in the service of the Thakore of Rajkot. They demanded an increase in wages by four rupees a month. The Thakore refused. So they resigned and started for Junagadh. On their way they hunted a few birds, and put them in the bag they carried on their shoulders.

They were passing through Virpur in the evening when Jalaram Bapa saw them. He said, "Please have your meals here and then go."

The Arabs said, "We are Muslims!"

Bapa said, "there is no distinction of caste or creed in the court of god. You are welcome here!"

Led by Bapa, the Arabs came to his place. Now they rememberd that they had the dead birds with them and here was a hindu temple.What to Do ?

As soon as the meals were finished they tried to go away silently , but Bapa said , " You must have been tired ! Have a night halt here!"

The Arabs felt most embarrassed. Bapa then touched their bag with his staff and said , Ah ! The poor birds feel suffocated make them free."

The Arabs saw that the bag hanging on a peg had live birds in it . They opened the bag and the birds flew away to the tree nearby . The Arabs were amazed . They fell at the feet of Bapa and asked , "Bapa,shall we get a job in Junagadh ?"

Bapa said , why , the Arabs serve only one master ." The Arabs said, " But the Thakore of Rajkot is not willing to pay us adequately."

Bapa said , he will . You asked for four rupees more , but he will give you seven ."

It really happened so. Just at that time, a camel-man ,sent by the Thakore of Rajkot arrived there and took the Arabs back with honour. The Thakore had sanctioned an increase of seven seven rupeesin their salary.

12. ' JALLA SO ALLAH ", " JALARAM IS GOD "

There lived a rich muslim named Jamal in Virpur. Once his ten years old son was ill. Inspite of all treatment his temperature did not come down. The doctors gave up hope his recovery. The tailor Harji told Jamal about his own experience , " Jamal, a pellet bow can send a pellet upto three hundred yards, a gun can send a bullet upto a thousand, a tank can send a ball upto ten thousand but the Jalaram Bapa's morsel of food given to the sadhus has its reach upto the door of the heaven . Therefore, take a vow in jalaram Bapa's name and that will surely save your son from death.

" Jamal caught the suggestion and said, " O bapa, relieve my son of the disease. I'll give forty meaasures of grains to your charity house ."

It so happened that his son's temperature got down that very night , he opened his eyes, and was saved.

Jamal took a cart load of grains to Jala Bapa, paid obeisance to him and said " Jalla so Allah !"( Jalaram is God ). One who fails to receive something from god can receive it from Jalaram!"

Henceforth Jala Bapa became popularly known as " Jalla so Allah" ( Jalaram is God ). He was twenty two at that time ( Vikram era 1878 )

11. The First Miracle

Virpur is on the way to Girnar, the holy pilgrimage centre, and all pilgrims and sadhus used to make a halt at Virpur for their food and rest. They used to ask for foodgrains at the shops in the village and used to cook their food. One day it is so happened, all the other shops were closed. Valaji' shop alone was open. Hence all the sadhus and mendicants called at Valaji's shop for alms. Jalaram was so delighted to see so many sadhus come to him. He doled out to them dal, rice, flour, ghee, sugar oil and many other items, which ever they asked for, as charity. Further when he saw some of the sadhus in torn clothes, he gave away new cloth also from the shop.

Some of the people of the village who were jealous and envious of Jalaram because of his uncle's fondness for him, went and complained to Valaji who become very furious on Jalaram. He came threateningly to the shop. He said he wanted a complete check to be made in the shop of all the things and materials. Jalaram felt frightened and started praying to God to save him from his uncle's wrath. As the uncle went on checking, every bag was full with the contents, there was no shortage of the cloth even. The uncle was amazed, and instead of taking Jalaram to task, complimented him profusely.

How did the above miracle happen? Only because whatever Jalaram did, he used to say within himself "Iswararpanam". And is it not the duty of the God to protect on who has surrendered himself unto him, and who saw in all but God alone !

10. First Recognition

There was one significant and miraculous event, which took place, when Jalaram was still a child. An old saint came from Ayodhya. He was on his way to the holy Girnar. He called at Pradhan Thakkar's house and asked Rajabai to bring to him and show him Jalaram, their second child. Even as he was telling this, the child Jalaram came there, leaving his toys with his friends and fell prostrate at the feet of old sanyasi. The latter asked Jalaram, "Do you not recognize me, my son?" As the saint said this, in Jalaram's mental vision, the memory of the whole life of his previous birth flashed itself. His eyes beamed with an expression of recognition of the old saint. He fell at the saint's feet. After the prostration, by the time he raised himself the old saint was gone. But the link had been forged with his previous life, and the chant of 'Ram Nam', which he used to do without any intermission in his previous life, caught up and started on again as unceasingly as his breath.

9.Life Story Part-4

In having true devotion and faith, there is a powerful vision that anything is possible. Such a case is that of Govind, son of Karo Reeyani, who became his disciple and in turn Jala Bapa prayed to Shree Ram to protect his only disciple.
Years passed by and one day as everyone has to leave this earth, it happened that Govind was taken of ill health and gave up his life. Entire village had gathered to pay their last respects, even Jala Bapa had come and requested to be shown the face of the deceased. He sprinkled some sacred water on his face and to everyone's surprise Govind became alive.
This is a case that proves that Shree Jala Bapa who in humanly form had been bestowed special powers from none other than Shree Ram.



During the course of Respected Shree Jala Bapa's life, it had occurred that in the year 1901, in Jamnagar, a person by the name of Jamshree Ramanji, in his house had invited all saints, including Jala Bapa, to chant and praise the name of the Gods.
The host, Jamshree, had desired to give cloth to all those who attended the ceremony. It happened that the qunatity of cloth fell short for distribution. Jamshree was perplexed and thought of Jala Bapa. He requested the work of distribution of the cloth to be carried out by Jala Bapa.
Jala Bapa continued giving cloth and to everyone's surprise, each and everyone got their cloth. It was just like a coincidence of a beautiful occurrence during Draupadi times, when Shree Krishna had helped her. So was the case in Jala Bapa's life.
In our lifetime, should we hand over ourselves to the Almighty, he in turn, never let's us down.

8. Life Story Part-3

Without knowing inner voice of the soul, our birth is incomplete and this can be felt. If we chant the name of the God and turn our vision, we will have certain targets, which will make us become pure and free from sins. By doing this only, a person attains the highest God's salvation. This happened in Jala Bapa's life.
God, himself appeared in the form of a saint and begged for Virbai from Jala Bapa in form of alms. He asked for the most unusual thing and Virbai was given to the saint by Jala Bapa, to carry out the daily chores. By offering this, the saint in return gave Virbai "Jholi" and "Dand", which is even present as of today.
This once again concludes that any prayer or deeds done with whole-heartedness is always beneficial. So let us join Bapa and achieve this also, at earliest opportunity.



The most praised relationship is that of a Teacher and a student. The student has to serve the Teacher with lots of devotion which is a very important task. In turn the teacher has to help the student to free himself from this materialistic world and further protect him also from all evil.
Near Amreli, there is a town called Fatehpur, a place where Bapa's Guru viz. Bhojalram resided. Bapa used to frequently visit him. He used to walk his way to and fro to Fatehpur in order to have his desired blessings.
When two saints meet, they discuss a lot in common and would not realise how time has lapsed, without feeling tired and sleepy. This is a true love for each other.



In Rajkot, there were two sisters by the name Ranbai and Rulbai, who used to carry out the noble work of serving the saints. This noble work by the sisters had come to the knowledge of Bapa, who decided to pay a visit to these two sisters.
At the same time, "Lala Bhagat", from Saila town had also come. Both were welcomed by the sisters and all of them chanted religious songs (Bhajans).
In the morning both sisters took the cows to the fields to graze and had intended to come back early, in order to grind the cereals. Bapa realised this and in turn decided that he would assist the two sisters in grinding the cereals, since both would be tired after the day's hard work.
Jala Bapa-chanting God's name completed the grinding work and when the sisters returned and noticed this, they fell at Bapa's feet, saying that only a highly respected saint can do this work, without any pride. This shows that for a saint, any work can be done without any financial gains in the mind.

7. Life Story Part-2

Without a Guru (teacher) and his blessings, a person cannot gain necessary knowledge, or improve his life-style. Furthermore the Guru shows a true path, which leads to the ultimate - the salvation.
Similarly, Jala Bapa even accepted a Guru by the name Shree Bhojalram from Fatehpur and was given a "Guru Malaa And Mantra" in the name of Shree Ram, which was duly accepted.
By the grace of Guru, Jala Bapa's work proved to be fruitful and was accepted as a true spiritual leader who was merciful and taken by the people as incarnation of the God.
This is the real sense of having a Guru.



There is a saying in Gujrati that "to achieve heaven, one has to die". Any work done cannot be successful without faith and honesty and one can be successful if this principal is adopted in one's own life.
All that Shree Jalaram Bapa had done in his entire life, was to feed the needy and gain the blessings of the Almighty. Bapa fed the hungry people and explained the meaning of the donation.
Without any malice, boastfulness or any help from anyone, he himself worked hard on his farm and gained the required wealth and food which he donated to all and attained total bliss.
Virbai supported Bapa's work and showed the charm of it and further proved that behind every successful man there is a woman.



At the age of 21 Jala Bapa had become famous and had lots of responsibilities. With these responsibilities, there is always a lot of worries and tension, but Bapa had left all this at God's disposal for guidance.
Once upon a time, in the village, there lived a tailor by the name of Harji. Harji had some stomach aches for which he had various ailments which were futile. Upon other villager's suggestions, they requested Harji to vow in the name of Jala Bapa, that should his health improve, he would donate food. To his surprise his sickness disappeared within eight days. He fulfilled his wish and Jala Bapa's fame had grown further, but Bapa had never taken that to be his wonderful work. But in turn, he said, it was just ordinary work and that he was just trying to help the needy.
This reflects a true picture of a Saint.

6. Life Story Part-1

In human life, a saint meets one in two ways :-
1. Through his good deeds.
2. Through the will of Almighty God.

If a person meets a true and genuine saint, he transforms himself to a loving person and tears of joy will roll down his face for such a saint.
When Bapa was in his tender years, a saint visited him and blessed him that when he grows up, He (Bapa) will become a great saint and the holy man's words cannot go wrong and exactly the same happened as destined in Bapa's life.
All this has been explained in the holy script of our ancient Ved Purana.




Jala's father had fear that Jala Bapa would become a saint, hence he called upon his younger brother to look for a suitable bride and found one in Aathkot town. She was the daughter of Shri Pragjibhai Thakher by name Virbai who was only sixteen years old.
By blessings of the God, even Virbai was humble and polite by nature, a right choice for Jala Bapa.
Virbai performed her duties whole heartedly in serving her husband viz, Jala Bapa. Because of her, Jala Bapa's work was accomplished.
The way Jala Bapa performed and discharged his duties, sets an example for everyone to follow with utmost holiness in mind.
Out of the actual four duties, there is no religious duty like that of discharging day to day work in the most sincere way. If these are done with entire soul, even the God himself can come to our home.



Virpur town is situated between Junagadh and Dwarka. Since there used to be lot of followers travelling between these two towns, they used to halt at Virpur, this also being Jala Bapa's home town.
Jala Bapa's father was a middle class man owning a ration shop, which was run by Jala Bapa. Any saint who would be invited to visit Bapa would be given any items free of charge. Bapa gained peace by doing this.
Once a neighbouring shopkeeper reported this incidence to Jala Bapa's uncle Valjibhai, who scolded Bapa and went to the saints to get back those items given out by Bapa.
Jala Bapa in turn prayed to Shree Ram, who replaced those items with something more likable. Similarly the stock of shop also remained as earlier.
This shows that one taking God's name is always helped and his work is made simpler. However, this should be all done without malice.
After this rare incident Jala Bapa was worshipped and elevated to the status of Almighty.