Jay Swaminarayan, Muktanand Swami, one of Bhagwan Swaminarayan’s most trusted sadhus, was a master of eight-fold ashtanga yoga and had a strong command over language and literary technique. He is the composer of the Swaminarayan aarti. Muktanand Swami’s mastery of the scriptures made him an expert on Hindu philosophy and capable of explaining Bhagwan Swaminarayan’s complex concepts. Muktanand Swami became a sadhu under the guidance of Ramanand Swami. When Muktanand Swami met Neelkanth Varni, he was the first person to satisfactorily answer His inquiries regarding the true nature of jiva, ishwar, maya, Brahma, and Parabrahma. It was this interaction that sparked Neelkanth Varni’s interest in Ramanand Swami and his sampraday. Muktanand Swami’s broad influence on the sampraday ranges from his contributions to the scriptures and kirtans to his efforts to spread the philosophy of Bhagwan Swaminarayan. He was 17 years older than Bhagwan Swaminarayan. Muktanand Swami was known for his caring demeanor, similar to love of a mother, as he was willing to accept, accommodate, and forgive the flaws of younger sadhus and devotees. He was also extremely talented in the performing arts. It is said that he could perform a classical Indian dance while painting a peacock with his toes!
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