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

Continue readingChapter Five: Conduct pertaining to moral, ethical and social dealings.

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

Continue readingChapter Six: Code of Conduct for a Tyagi Sadhu (an Ascetic Saint)

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

Continue readingChapter Eight: Code of Conduct for Vratdhari Brothers

Those members of the Gunatit Samaj who are married, known as grahasth, should endeavour to humbly serve saints, vrat-dhari brothers and vrat-dhari sisters with enthusiasm, within the bounds of their financial means in order to attain redemption and ultimate salvation of their souls. The simple act of serving the saints, vrat-dhari brothers and vrat-dhari sisters will promote and strengthen the soul, leading to ultimate peace, bliss and happiness.  Remaining humble towards such sadhus

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To attain the state known as brahm-roop and to worship with total love and devotion the supreme Lord known as Par-brahm is our ultimate goal.  The realisation of this goal will render us free from our ego (dehbhav) and will enable us to experience the divine peace, bliss and happiness of Akshardham from this moment.  In order to attain a solid divine attachment with the Pratyaksh Guruhari whereby we have completely surrendered

Continue readingChapter Ten: Spiritual code of Conduct for Tyagi-Sadhu, Vrat-dhari brothers, Vrat-dhari sisters and Devoted Grahasth of the Gunatit Samaj