Swami-ni-Vato Chapter 1. Discourse 305 To practice positive thinking and thus experience peace and bliss is to have attained the happiness of heaven on earth. Similarly, to be plagued with negative thoughts and feelings of despondency, gloom and depression is effectively to experience hell on earth. Swami-ni-Vato Chapter 1. Discourse 308 Once a devotee comes in contact with the Satpurush he

Continue readingChapter Nine: Characteristics of the Spiritual Status Brahmi Sthiti nu Lakshan

If any devotee were to believe Yogi Bapa to be the supreme incarnation of Akshar-purushottam and pray incessantly to Him : “Bapa – please reveal your true self to me! Grant my soul redemption and salvation” If the devotee continued to pray in this way unceasingly until Bapa heard his prayers, then Maharaj would hear this plea and would take

Continue readingChapter Ten: Path to Salvation – Certified by Experience Anubhavélo Kalyan no Sadhana-marg

Lord Swaminarayan also known as Sahajanand Swami is the supreme emblem of truth, knowledge and eternal bliss. Gunatitanand Swami is the ‘living’ abode of Lord Swamininarayan. The Lord dwells constantly in Gunatitanand Swami. Presently Yogiji Maharaj has attained equivalence and identification with both Lord Swaminarayan and Gunatitanand Swami and is in permanent communion with them. Thus, Yogiji Maharaj is the

Continue readingChapter Eleven: Realisation of the Glory of God and His Devotees. Mahatmya no Sakshatkar

New Era  A new era began when we celebrated the centenary of Pujya Shashtriji Maharaj. Prior to this, we would affiliate with a Gunatit Satpurush (attain atma-buddhi and priti), but would acknowledge the Satpurush to be on the same spiritual level as ourselves. Thus: The Satpurush constantly remained humble towards us instead of us remaining humble towards them.  The Satpurush

Continue readingChapter Twelve: Firm Conviction in God. Akshar-Purushottam ni Nishtha.

Unity, harmony and spiritual friendship have been advocated by Yogiji Maharaj himself. We should try to apply these fundamental principles in our lives.  Sometimes when you endeavour to practice these principles; you may witness things which will make you feel unhappy. Under these circumstances, you may politely request the person concerned to change their behaviour etc. If they do not

Continue readingChapter Thirteen: Unity, Harmony and Spiritual Friendship Samp, Suhradbhav, Ékta

Constantly remain aware of the six points mentioned below. Never look at the faults of others (Koi nu Jovu nahi) Concentrate on one’s own sadhana (Potanu kari lévu) Resolve problems with prayers and japyagna but do not resort to alternative methods. (Munjvan avé to mala ghamkhavi pan bija-trija upai na léva). Maintain nirdosh-buddhi towards everyone. (Darékma nirdosh-buddhi rakhvi) Maintain unity,

Continue readingChapter Fourteen: The Essence of Gunatit Gnan Gunatit Gnan nu Navnit

The association of the mind with the Brahm-Swaroop is known as ‘brahm no manan dwara sang’. Never look at the faults of others (Koi nu Jovu nahi) Concentrate on one’s own sadhna (Potanu kari lévu) Resolve problems with prayers and japyagna but do not resort to alternative methods. (Munjvan avé to mala ghamkhavi pan bija-trija upai na léva). Maintain nirdosh-buddhi

Continue readingChapter Fifteen: Profound Association with Accomplished Saints Results in Purification of the Soul Brahm no Manan Dwa

We have recognised and accepted Yogiji Maharaj as the person that has attained equivalence and identification with Aksharbrahm and is in permanent communion with Parbrahm. We know and believe him to be our kalyan-data i.e. the one who will redeem our souls and purify our ego. The fact that we belong to Him means we do not have to go

Continue readingChapter Sixteen: The Essence of Anoopam 5 Falshruti

Once we have recognised the Pratyaksh Swaroop and accepted Him as an incarnation God, the awareness of our race and caste will be eliminated, however, our intrinsic nature (swabhav) and worldly desires (vasna) still remain. Each morning we should to pray: “Oh Lord, please reveal my weaknesses.” Then remain alert throughout the day. The constant awareness of having asked for

Continue readingChapter Seventeen: Sincerity Towards the Guru and God. Drashta Taraf Pativratapanu

Constantly ask oneself : will these thoughts please Bapa ? will my actions please him? Until one gets a firm answer continue to pray but do not act. Nothing will be ruined. Do only that which is your religion (swa-dharma) otherwise continue to pray. Remain sub-merged in the Lord and do whatever is inspired by Him.  Do not allow others

Continue readingChapter Eighteen: True Worship Upasana