A devout Brahmin of Tamilnadu named Magniram worshipped Goddess Sharda with austere penance. The Goddess Sharda was pleased. She asked him for required boon. He said, "Please get me the vision of Almighty God in human form. "Goddess Sharda said, "It is not in my hand, but I bless you. You try hard and you will be able to see Him in human form."

Afterwards, he went to Jagannathpuri. There were too many Khakis and Vairagis adapt in evil charms, and evil spirits. By their association he also became adapt in evil charms and evil spirits. Then he used to wander as head of a big group. Wherever he went he used to harass and snatch money and other rich amenities from the public, by the threat of evil spirits.

Hearing the reputation of Lord Swaminarayan, he want to Him at Mangrol in Saurashtra, and asked for 5000 rupees. Lord said, "This is an alms-house, take food if you want or go away. "He gave threatening of evil spirits. Lord said, "A lion will never be frightened by a fox. Go away. Lord insulted him and drove him away."

Magniram, who was then famous as Magniram Deviwala, went to his encampment, invoked the evil spirits, sent them to kill Lord Swaminarayan. They went back and beet him. Finally, he invoked Sharda Goddess and asked her to throw away Swaminarayan in the sea with His Ashram. Sharda said, "Remember, when I was pleased first, you had asked the divine vision of Almighty God Supreme. You have been misled by evil association. Lord Swaminarayan is Almighty God Supreme. I pray Him. If you want your salvation, you also worship Him."

Early in the morning Magniram went to the Ashram, swept the court yard utensils etc. and in early assembly with folded hands asked Lord to forgive him. Lord got him insulted frequently. He went again and again and begged for pardon. He asked Lord to forgive him and to take him as His Saint devotee. Lord asked him to make a bundle of the shoes of the devotees, to take it on his head and to take rounds around the gathering. He did everything, leaving up pride, ego, self respect etc.

Lord Swaminarayan then initiated him as tyagi Saint and named him as Adwaitanand Swami. He became a great saint, yet he was famous by his old name Magniram Deviwala.