Padmamarg We will reach Akshardham by travelling in ‘Concorde’ – that is to say that our journey to Akshardham will be so much quicker and easier.  We are now in an era where our sadhana, i.e. the efforts or practices necessary to realise one’s spiritual goal is much easier and simpler.  Our prarabhdhas (past destiny) no longer exist nor do they have any relevance in our present life.  We now firmly

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What is Concorde? Concorde is an aeroplane similar to the Boeing 747 aeroplanes.  However, it is the fastest aeroplane in the world.  It travels at a supersonic speed.  If it is in London at five o’clock, it will reach America at five o’clock (local time).  Concorde travels at the same speed as the earth so it is still the same hour of the day

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Karta Harta mano Daily we read and recite the Sanjivani Mantra.  Consequently we all know that all events and circumstances are ordained by the Lord.  Even the youngest devotees realise this fact.  Thus when something happens, we should instantly turn to the Lord and begin to pray : “Oh Lord, why is this happening to me?  Please enlighten me”. We should chant the Swaminarayan mantra.  We will

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Nishank Bani Vapro Once an attachment with the Lord has been conceived, one loses all interest in worldly and materialistic pleasures.  This loss of interest liberates the soul.  We have attained Atma-Buddhi  with the vijli séva sant – this bond is a one-ness with the Satpurush.  If we could really appreciate the true value of such an attainment, we would become insane.  The Lord, through his grace, sustains

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Brahm-niyantrit brahm-samaj We should accept that all devotees’ actions are inspired by Yogiji Maharaj.  If we could believe and accept this as the absolute truth then we would experience immense joy. When should we believe this? In particular, when the devotees behave in a displeasing manner or their behaviour offends us, we should endeavour to accept that their actions have been inspired

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Anandma rahiyé éj janiya If  we serve our guru sincerely, living every moment according to their commands (agna / vachan), then we would attain the virtues of a  Gunatit Swaroop.  Furthermore, if we attain such virtues we will become immune to the forces of maya.  The forces of maya cannot influence the Gunatit Swaroopo who are in permanent communion with God, in fact, such swaroopo can render it nirgun, i.e. can cause the maya to relinquish its qualities. You

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