The extent of commands observed is the extent of desires for worldly pleasures burnt. And commands and upāsanā both are essential. Krupanand Swami resolved, “How much pain is there when a crowbar is heated and plunged into the neck? Even if there is such pain, do not disobey commands.” And some may be eating secretly, keeping objects, sleeping more, but are these things hidden from Swaminarayan? Does he not know? Hari ke āge kahā durāi, man apne ki ghāt; Hari to sab jānat he, rom romki bāt.1 He knows everything. This reign is not gullible. Those who transgress it should know that spiritual death will come. Do we sadhus have children that they will die? No, but this body itself is the son. Therefore, such a disease will befall that just like a fox’s food has no substance,2 it will make one become like a stick. Do not worry, but if there is any difference between what I say and what actually happens then remember this place.” In this way he spoke in the old guesthouse, sitting on his seat. Footnotes: 1. 1. How can you hide the thoughts of your mind from God? God knows everything. He knows even the minutest thought of everyone. 2. Foxes eat the leftovers of food eaten by other animals and so get little nutrition from it.