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Chapter Thirteen: Divine Vision

Divyabhav Once we realise and accept that the Pratyaksh Swaroop has attained an equivalence and identification with the Par-brahm and is in permanent communion with God – He will begin to purify our entire being.  The intensity and speed with which we are purified will depend on our own capacity and endurance.  He will begin to eliminate our inner-most characteristics which include satvagun, tamogun, rajogun etc. During

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Chapter Fourteen: Worship for Staunch Devotees

Drashta wala maté bhajan The devotees who surrender whole-heartedly to the Gunatit Swaroop, without any reservations whatsoever, and are accepted by the Gunatit Swaroop whereby the Swaroop feels the devotees truly belong to Him, are known as drashta wala mukto. These drashta-wala mukto believe that the Gunatit Swaroop holds a most important place in their hearts.  The devotee considers the swaroop to be his atma (soul).  Without the Swaroop, the devotee could not exist.  Thus wherever the devotee

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Chapter Fifteen: An Aspirant

Sadhak If the actions or behaviour of a devotee irritate or annoy you then it is your own weakness or shortcoming.  Even if you cannot accept this, it is important not to use your mind and intellect to judge the behaviour of other devotees.  You have no reason or legitimate excuse to ponder upon other’s faults.  The only way to refrain from doing

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Chapter Sixteen: Patience, Religion and Spiritual Knowledge

Dhiraj Dharma ané Gnan Dear Sadhak Mukto, Please listen to my testimony which I declare to you after 15 years of experience. If your intended plans are disrupted, affecting you to the extent that you feel disheartened, always believe that it is for the best.  Always maintain a positive attitude, patiently wait and watch.  One must refrain from analysing or reaching a

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Chapter Seventeen: Ritual of Prayers

Swaroopyog Whether we are studying, going to work, looking after the family, running  a business or a farm – we all have a duty to perform.  As well as performing that duty, we should try to spend some time during the day performing swaroopyogwhich entails praying, meditating and chanting the Swaminarayan mantra.  We should begin with devoting  five or ten minutes a day for prayer, gradually building

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Glossary

Abhav To dislike, to take offence to condemn. Akshardham Abode of God, Eternal abode of Lord Swaminarayan. Alaukik Divine, extraordinary; supernatural; rare. Brahm The Supreme  being as the emblem of truth; knowledge and eternal bliss. Bhakti Worship, devotion or service of God. Bhog Lust/desire.  Chidakash Eternal light of Brahma. Déha Physical body. Ékantik Single minded devotee- enlightened soul with intense aspiration

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Glossary

14 Lok & 51 Bhutt Elements of our spiritual self which must  be ultimately  purified. 51 Bhutt Elements of our spiritual self which must  be ultimately  purified. Aashro To seek refuge in the Lord or the Gunatit Swaroop Aashro To seek refuge in the Lord or the Gunatit Swaroop Abhav To dislike, to take offence or to condemn. Abhav To dislike, to take offence to

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