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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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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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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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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