Spreading Guruhari Pappaji Maharaj's Teachings
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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Atyantik Kalyan – the ultimate redemption of our soul is achieved when we attain a state known as ‘brahmroop‘, which in turn is achieved by surrendering our whole being, i.e. heart, mind, soul and physical self to ‘Para-brahm’ (the supreme Lord himself). To become brahmroop and to surrender whole-heartedly to ‘Par-brahm’ is our ultimate goal. All worship should be carried out with this fundamental principle foremost in mind; our determination should be
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As the dawn breaks, the body emerges from a restful sleep, casting off the blanket of sleepiness and encompassed by a divine aura, the soul commences a prayerful conversation with Lord. “Oh Lord… May each and every moment of my day be engrossed in you, guide me such that every moment is utilised to serve and please only you. Let me be
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Do not steal. Never take or borrow anything without prior consent from the owner. Do not commit adultery. A tyagi sadhu -one who has taken solemn vows to devote his life to God should endeavour to neglect and avoid worldly pleasures and desires. He should always act in a selfless manner (nishkam-suddhi) and his behaviour should at all times be in accordance with the religious
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Every tyagi sadhu should endeavour to lead a life according to the following spiritual scriptures: Shikshapatri – code of conduct prescribed by Maharaj; Nishkam Shudhi – an existence free from worldly pleasures and desires; Dharmamrut – religious doctrines and philosophy. Celibacy is the fundamental requirement for a tyagi sadhu, – it is his religion. Thus an ascetic saint should not have any relationship (direct or indirect) nor communicate with
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Physical body, attire, food and drink, place of residence and the temple should be kept clean and tidy. Regularly perform swaroopyog, puja, japyagna and prayers according to the instructions of one’s guru. If required to venture out, one should always go accompanied by a fellow sadhak. However, those Vratdhari sisters requiring to venture alone due to their occupation or profession may do so with the consent of
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Vratdhari brothers (male sadhaks who have taken vows to dedicate their lives to the Lord) are also karma-yogi sadhaks: sadhaks whose lives are devoted to the Lord but at the same time they are engaged in an occupation or profession. What distinguishes the karma-yogi sadhak from the lay person is that he lives totallyin accordance with the wishes of his guru, all activities (karma) should be performed primarily with the intention of pleasing the Lord. He
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