Spreading Guruhari Pappaji Maharaj's Teachings
Swaroop-nishtha In 1964, santo and sisters of Gunatit Jyot placed their trust in Yogiji Maharaj and began a sadhana to attain ÉkantikDharma (single-minded conviction). At that time, no one knew the meaning of ‘Ékantik Dharma’ or how they should go about the sadhana. However, the santo and the sisters had developed such an affinity with Yogiji Maharaj that they trusted Him totally knowing that if they followed Him – then wherever He may
Mahatmya Mahatmya is defined as realising the glory of God & His devotees, and having deep respect for devotees of God. One can experience the bliss of Akshardham if one remains submerged in Mahatmya and continues to serve with humility. To accept that the swaroopo with whom we have become attached are divine, innocent instruments of the Lord; they have a constant communion with God and through them
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Gnan ané Aashro Maharaj has illustrated four ways in which one can recognise the Pratyaksh Swaroop – God in human form as described in Vachnamrut G. I. 27 and G. I. 62. The four ways are known as Gnan, Priti, Das-atwa, Prapati. Gnan, Priti, Das-atwa and Prapati are the four angs – fundamental characteristics with which we worship the Lord. Maharaj has also illustrated the main obstacles one would come
Mahima roopi Jal éj jivan In Vachnamrut G. II. 45, Maharaj has stated that He wished to eradicate and thus free us from the 51 bhutt (spiritual centres) which have a corrupt and negative influence upon us. These corruptive influence causes us to swerve from the righteous path. Instead, one should seek refuge in the Lord. Just as an innocent child clings to its
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Murti étlé shu? What is meant by murti? To live according to the commands (vachan) of the Pratyaksh Swaroop is murti. Whenever the Pratyaksh Swaroop gives us a command, i.e. some instruction to do something, then He also grants us the divine strength to carry out His instructions. Murti can literally mean the idol of God. The murti or idol we see through our mind’s eye is really a vision based on
Swami Shreeji The Gunatit Samaj constitutes a fellowship of divine mukto who have embarked upon a sadhana to realise and attain ‘super-human’ qualities (maha-manav). The Guruhari plays a most important role in the lives of those sadhaks endeavouring to realise this super-human state (maha-manav). His word is gospel, the Guruhari‘s agna (command) is obeyed sincerely and absolutely without any reservations; everything else is insignificant. Those sadhaks who tread this path can
Swami Shreeji Gunatit Samaj ni Jai Mukta-Akshar Purushottam ni Jai It is due to the infinite grace and toil of P.P. Yogiji Maharaj that we are able to witness and accept the presence of a supreme being which is the manifestation of the Supreme Lord Swaminarayan (Shreeji Maharaj) – as prescribed in Vachnamrut G.II.13 and G.III. 2. As stated by Maharaj in the Vachnamrat, a Gunatit Samaj comprising of divine mukto who are all
Shreeji Maharaj has written 212 verses in the great spiritual scripture known as the ‘Shikshapatri’ with the intention that those who endeavour to abide by these holy doctrines should experience nothing but total peace, bliss and happiness of Akshardham. For the ultimate redemption of the soul and salvation (known as Kalyan) the soul should seek the guidance of the Gunatit Satpurush and aspire to live each and every moment
Devotees i.e. Members of the Gunatit Samaj should endeavour to sustain cleanliness and good health. The place of inhabitance should be kept clean from the inside as well as outside. Every care should be taken to avoid any infestation of flies, mites, locusts, mosquitoes, mice, rats and cockroaches etc. If it is deemed necessary to destroy such infectious and disease causing infestations in order
Practice and observe non-violence. Ensure that in the process of serving the Lord or enabling others to do the same, you do not hurt anyone’s feelings. Always speak the truth, be polite and respectful towards others. Do not harbour feelings of hatred towards anyone. Maintain the utmost respect, courtesy and politeness in your speech, actions and thoughts. Avoid those thoughts, deeds and speech which induce
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