Discard any negative thoughts which plague your mind, replacing them with thoughts of devotion and worship. Transform your mind into a divine temple by filling it with smruti and mahima – Pappa Through the grace of Bapa (Yogiji Maharaj), our physical self has attained the state where it is free from desires (nishkam). This is indicated by the fact that

Continue reading20 – Man ma Uuthta Amahima na, né moda vicharo né kadhi nakhi, téné nishtha na, mahima na, murti ni smruti na vicharo thi bhari dai (madhi) man-mandir banaviyé

Our true religion is to maintain unity and affections for satsangis – similar to those we have for our own relations – Pappa Due to the compassion, empathy, affections and attachment we hold for our relations, we accept their behaviour charitably and do not bear grudges, even if they insult or offend us. If we establish a similar relationship with

Continue reading21 – Déha na saga maté jévi atma-buddhi né priti chhé tévi satsangi sathé rakhiyé téj swa-dharma

To master the art of serving and appeasing sambandhwala without sacrificing our convictions and religion is Gunatit Gnan – Pappa The sambandh-walas of Maharaj – devotees of Maharaj – hold a divine attachment with Maharaj as He dwells in their hearts, minds, and souls. Thus, if we assist them in any way, accommodate their needs, if we are helpful and

Continue reading22 – Swa-dharma ma achal rahya thaka samband-wala ni murti loot-ta aavdi jay té Gunatit Gnan

If we believe a member of the Gunatit Samaj with the slightest sambandh to be innocent and controlled by the Lord, then we too will become innocent and pure – Pappa Each and every moment, the supreme Lord controls the fate (prarabhdhas) of every member of the Gunatit Samaj, thus we should believe and accept them to be absolutely innocent.

Continue reading23 – Gunatit Samaj na alpa sambandh-wala né nirdosh (brahm-niyantri) mani né vartiyé to nirdosh thai jaiyé

The Lords name beholds a greater power then His physical form… But by far the greatest power is embraced in His commands – Pappa Pondering over the memories of the graceful expressions, characteristics, habits and mannerisms of the Brahm-Swaroop manifested in human form alleviates the sadhak from the bonds of worldly impurities and frees him from the worldly attachments. Chanting

Continue reading24 – Brahm-Swaroop na déha karta ténu nam, ané nam kartay ténu vachan, anant ganu kam karé chhé

The reward of practicing Altruism is either the revelation of one’s vices (déhabhav) or the experience of peace and inner tranquility – Pappa We are bona fide members of the Gunatit Samaj and as such live with a consciousness that we belong to the Gunatit Guru, focusing at all times on the wishes and commands of the guru. Thus we

Continue reading25 – Nishkam karma no badlo ka déhabhav nu darshan ka antar ni shitalta

As long as we fail to accept our own faults in a crisis, have we truely accepted the Lord as the almight controller who inspires everything and everyone? Pappa The fate and destiny (prarabdhas) of the sadhak who is a member of the Gunatit Samaj, are controlled by the sankalpa of His guru. Thus, at every moment, the sadhak should

Continue reading26 – Prasangé potano dosh nathi jota, tyan sudhi Pratyaksh Prabhu nu karta-harta panu manyu chhéj kya?

Pride, stubbornness and jealousy, even if advocated by our Guru are impious and impelled by our evil mind. Nirdoshbhav, seva and spiritual friendship, even if advocated by our enemies are pious and endorsed by our Guru – Pappa Our satsang and sadhana are to independently follow the Gunatit Laws to achieve a spiritual status known as ‘chidakash ni Gnan Samadhi’

Continue reading27 – Hut, man, irsha, maya prérit guru karavé toi té man-mukhi; Nirdosh-bhav, séva, surid-bhav, vimukh thaki kariyé toi té Gurumukhi

The desire to achieve recognition or status and the fights for our entitlements depict a laukik or an alaukik stage – any desire or competition with others for humble service portrays Akshardham – Pappa All forms of life, human or animal hold a burning desire to flaunt and exhibit their own status and achievements and go to extreme lengths to

Continue reading28 – Motap maté no aloch né hak ni ladalad té laukik ké alaukik bhumika, mahatmya-yukt séva maténo aloch ké khéncha-khénch té Akshardham

Do not preach or promote religion. Do not make excuses or continue to ponder upon it. Simply practice your religion. Actions speak louder than words – Pappa We are very fortunate that we have discovered the ultimate truth in the form of the Gunatit Swaroop. Instead of insisting that others realise and acknowledge that swaroop, if we spent the time

Continue reading29 – Pracharéy nahi, bachavéy nahi, vicharéy nahi, Acharaj rakho