Biography
Nishkulanand Swami was born to a Suthar family residing in a small village - Shekhapt.He was an incarnation of king Bharat.From the name of bharat our country's name is known as BHARAT.His parents were Rambhai and Amratbai and was named Lalji on birth. He grew up to be an expert at carpentry.
He became a follower of Swaminarayan after the passing away of his Guru-preceptor Ramanand Swami.
It is said that when Swaminarayan wished to leave this world, he informed Nishkulanand Swami 3 days in advance and asked to prepare a palanquin for his bier. Nishkulanand Swami prepared it during night only. When the Lord left the human body, all the other saints asked him to prepare a palanquin. He said, "It is ready" and brought it. Everyone asked him, "When Lord was alive, how did you prepare it?" He replied, "I am a heavy hearted obedient servant. Any damn or any hard order may be, I must obey it."
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