Those who serve the Lord’s devotees whilst remaining emmersed in ‘Chidakash’ will experience the peace, bliss and happiness of Akshardham from this moment – Pappa. When the sadhak encounters negative influences such as thoughts which may lead him to take offence (abhav), thoughts of despair and desolation (vickshép) or thoughts which lead to confusion and emotional disturbances (munjvan), if the

Continue reading05 – Chidakash-roop rahi Parbrahm na sambandhwala samaj ni séva karya karé to chati déhé Akshardham nu sukh anubhavay

To engage oneself in constant discourses relating to the mahatmya of the Pratyaksh Swaroop (God) and the Sadhu is the pinacle of one’s sadhna – Pappa According to the 1st discourse, Chapter 1 of ‘Swami-ni-Vato’ – we should make a conscious effort to partake in talking of, and listening to, the mahatmya of God and his sadhus. The principal reason

Continue reading06 – Pratyaksh Bhagwan ané sadhu na mahatmya ni vato nirantar karya karvi té sadhana ni purna-huti

Forget the past. Do not worry about the future. Live this moment submerged in divine consciousness and make it eternal – Pappa Our aim is to purify the mind such that it is serene and tranquil and becomes nishkam (desire-less), i.e. it will not be attracted or tempted by any worldly desires or happiness, joys etc. promised by such worldly

Continue reading07 – Gai pal né bhuli jayé, Aavti pal ni chinta na kariyé. Aa pal né Akshardhamrup rahi sanatan banaviyé

Do not be the judge of anyone’s actions, fate or destiny. If you can, then practice spiritual friendship. You will be blessed by the Lord – Pappa We have embarked upon the sadhana to attain a state known as ‘brahmrup’ and to worship the Pratyaksh Swaroop known as ‘Parabrahm’ – a sadhana which entails the purification of our souls. This

Continue reading08 – Koi ni kriya na ké prarabhdha na kaji thasho nahi. Banay to surad banjo to prabhu na krupa patra bansho

To accept that each event has been instigate by the Lord… To serve the Lord by practicing true spiritual friendship… is the supreme attainment – Pappa Our whole sadhana is concerned with the concept of believing, acknowledging and accepting that the Pratyaksh Swaroop is the inspirer of all events, one who controlls the behaviour of everyone, and also controls our

Continue reading09 – Harék prasang né brahm-niyantrit mani, Gunatit na surad bani séva kari layé té sarvopari sthiti

Relentless nirdosh-buddhi towards the Pratyaksh Swaroop is the supreme worship. Relentless nirdosh-buddhi towards His devotees is the ultimate attainment: Gunatit Gnan Samadhi – Pappa We have been extemely fortunate to discover, recognise and accept the Pratyaksh Swaroop in human form, a swaroop who is in constant communion with God. We have accepted this fact totally – with our heart, mind

Continue reading10 – Pratyaksh Bhagwan ma ékdhari nirdosh-buddhi é achal bhakti, émna bhakto ma ékdhari nirdosh-buddhi é achal sthiti ~ Gunatit Gnan Samadhi

Remain constantly submerged in the Divine Guru and Guruhari. Thus the crude forces of Maya will not affect you – Pappa The extent of our fortune is beyond comparison because Yogiji Maharaj has bestowed great compassion upon us by forming a divine union between ourselves, our Guru and Guruhari, – a divine bond based on attachment of the hearts, mind,

Continue reading11 – Guruhari ané Guru thi nirantar bharya rahiyé to maya adéj nahi

Serve with supplication. Endure with divine sentiments – Pappa We are bona fide members of the Gunatit Samaj. All devotees (sambandhwala) are Akshar-muktos, members of Akshardham. They are all souls ‘in the process of purification’. Thus we should endeavour to remain humble and serve the Lord with supplication. This is the ideal means of achieving the ultimate goal. We should

Continue reading12 – Garju thai séva karo, divya-bhav rakhi khamo

To endure and be tolerant is to be spiritually virtuous. To be the cause of indurance and tolerance is be egotistical (Alaukik Bhumika) – Pappa Our ideal mission is to achieve ‘sadhuta’ – to attain the highest spiritually virtuous qualities. Whilst we remain occupied with our déhabhav, if we are graced by the Lord when he initiates events to obliterate

Continue reading13 – Khamvu té sadhuta, Khamavvu té prabhuta ké alaukik bhumika

Shree Hari Jayanti. To welcome each and every occasion, auspicious and melancholy with a light hearted, cheerful spirit is Gunatit Wisdom – Pappa Today, on the anniversary of the birth of Lord Swaminarayan, let us make a solemn vow: ‘Oh Lord, you have clearly stated and explained your inner-most wishes, opinions and expectations in the Vachnamruts Kariyani 10, G. III

Continue reading14 – Harék sara, matha prasang né smit thi aavkari yé té Gunatit Sthit Pragnata